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Mary Evans
offlineMemberI love this thread, for the occasional retiree it has everything. Scoring system discontent, a hint of flounce, Jeni and Des (forever the Rachel and Ross of NB). Could do with a soupçon of multiple identity paranoia, but everyone's a critic...
In earnest (he likes it) Big Ben, don't get your panties in a bunch over scores. If the powers-that-be like your work, it gets picked. If not, kiss goodbye to your gran. It's really no more complex than that. The votes here work rather like the Conservative power-base: nice if you have more than anyone else, but not necessarily a barrier to domination if lacking.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Des Custard
offlineMemberMary! You know you were always the only one. Really. Do you think it's nearly time for a reunion of the Home Counties Chapter of Biscuiteers for a glass of sauv blanc or a pint of warm ale? Or have you all moved to Salford?
Posted 11 months ago # -
Big Ben
offlineMemberI also like Nowherefast's idea of turds, but then I would. But it would focus us on the negative and a lot of people wouldn't cope with all that shit.
My point was more about knowing how many people had looked at a piece by means of the 'hit count', not an argument over the scoring. A hit count would give the scoring further meaning.
But now having compiled a list of 20 odd do's and don't's to guide writing I think as Bourbon says it's about enjoying writing, and the occasional crack on I'd say, but if your humour doesn't fit here don't expect to get very far.
BTW I can't twist my knickers becuse I'm going commando.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Tripod
offlineMemberif your humour doesn't fit here don't expect to get very far
Very far... Hmmm... The best that can happen is that your sub appears 'in print' for a day, for no financial reward.
Don't worry about your humour 'not fitting'; just write something funny, ffs...
Posted 11 months ago # -
Mary Evans
offlineMemberDesmond, that is a quite super idea. When should The Cheese expect our custom? And the local authorities expect the aftermath?
Posted 11 months ago # -
Des Custard
offlineMemberI think we usually do a Friday night, so how about 19 April? That allows people time to get their shit together but isn't too far off. If for any reason loads of people would prefer a particular different date, or perhaps a Saturday, that's fine.
I think Stan said he couldn't stay on a Friday but would be up for a quickie, so your luck could be in.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Des Custard
offlineMemberI'll take that as a 'no', No No, although knowing No No it was probably meant more as a 'no-no'. No?
Posted 11 months ago # -
thisisall1word
offlineMemberDes is the 'Ross' of NB? In that if he wasn't here then it'd still be just as funny and slightly less annoying? Or that we all fancy his sister?
Posted 11 months ago # -
Des Custard
offlineMemberExcellent!
thisisall1word will be providing the entertainment.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Mary Evans
offlineMemberOn it like a car bonnet. And I should know.
Posted 11 months ago # -
No No Feckin No
offlineMember'I'll take that as a 'no', No No, although knowing No No it was probably meant more as a 'no-no'. No?'
HEY nonny no
Men are fools that wish to die
Is it not fine to dance and sing
When the bells of death do ring?
Is it not fine to swim in wine,
And TURN UPON THE TOE,
And sing hey nonny no!
When La Evans 'blows' and the cheesy beers flow?
Hey nonny no no feckin no!Posted 11 months ago #
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