Things are looking up already though, James Patching is back - hooray!
It's a long while ago, but I have a vague recollection that I <heart> James Patching. Can't remember for the life of me why, must be important though.
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Dick Everyman
offlineMemberJust a thought....
If NB made it compulsory to have a unique Gravatar (other than the default patterned one's that make your eyes go funny) in order to post on the site, then wouldn't it be more difficult to imitate other contributors?
It would also stop spammers who couldn't be arsed to go through the process of uploading a personal pic.
If I'm talking crap then please tell me - I won't take it personally although I reserve the right to have a huuuuuuuge flounce.
Posted 3 months ago # -
charlies_hat
offlineMemberThat's quite a good idea - ironically you're one of the few people not being a Dick.
Posted 3 months ago # -
MD, take your pick out of these for a reason why:
Posted 3 months ago # -
beau-jolly
offlineMemberDear Points of View: Why oh why oh why do fuckwits always insist on pointing out that you haven't written anything funny when you gently indicate their weeknesses? I've said it before and I'll say it again; You wouldn't expect a top restaurant critic to be able to whip up a lovely plate of posh nosh would you? You would? Oh! Well that's my arguement buggered then. Damn... I thought it was a good.. oh sod it.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Couldn't agree more B-J. I was called a cunt for commenting but rarely subbing and received abuse from a member who spends most of his day here. I have also had someone calling themselves LensCap and using the same avatar, but seeing as my face doesn't fit it's not important.
Surely if the big admin hammer comes down on one then it has to apply across the board. Being called a cunt for airing an opinion seems out of order and against the values of the site
Posted 3 months ago # -
blacklesbian
offlineMemberExcuse me your majesty Mr Editor sir, but can you chop my end off? It has been pointed out that my username runs into the text when I post and as a consequence my hilarious posts are not getting as many stars as they deserve. I was thinking I could be a black lesbian but maybe without the pride, it is one of the seven sins after all.
IRYOS
BL
Posted 3 months ago # -
Big Ben
offlineMemberI have to say as the new 12 year old on the block, that the clash of styles does make it a tad difficult to see straight away what is going to work on this site. People seem to get 3-5 stars for writing similar stuff to people who you give no stars to. So I would say thatcould be an issue of literacy.
I've been approching this by writing a range of posts and considering the feedback carefully. I've had some good feedback and am still finding the creative challenge fun, but there is the issue of subjectivity.
Not everything that makes the front page gets a smile out of me, but some of the articles have made me laugh till the tears roll down my arms.
The challenge for me is that while I enjoy Have I Got News For You, and Mock The Week, on the rare occasions I get around to turning on the TV, I neither watch nor read the news, which makes satirical parody a new venture.
Who knows, this might help me see what's going on outside of my head.
Posted 3 months ago # -
LensCap
offlineMember<Sigh> I'm going to have to create a new userid called cream custard now, just to prove you wrong.
Welcome Ben, your puppy dog enthusiasm is a great antidote to many of the cynical subs on here, but remember that two thirds of new contributors are driven to suicide or hospitalisation by relentless trolling within 6 months. Good news is that old Patchey is out again, with many predicting a full recovery.
Posted 3 months ago # -
medici2471
offlineMemberIf you don't like a post then pass over it, if you think it has merit but needs a tweek then suggest an edit. Am I missing something? Apart from some of the best writers migrating elsewhere...?
Posted 2 months ago # -
Big Ben
offlineMemberI'm the Doctor
I thought I should warn you all that when you write in these boxes your life passes quicker.
See, it wasn't that time last time you looked.
The Editor is actually an Authon, milking your life forces through this device.
You know I'm onto you.
Posted 2 months ago #
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