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Zhukov · #**126**

Well, don't keep us in suspense Rankeri!

PS:

http://base.googlehosted.com/base_me...2&size=1&hl=en

Nevermind Jake, I found it myself. Kinokuniya.

darkvare · #**127**

i read porno mags

executioneer · #**128**

I'VE WRITTEN NOTHING AND I'M PROUD OF IT

Kitsa · #**129**

I don't have a literary agent (not that it wouldn't be nice) and I stay far away from vanity publishers. In my experience, the editor (or the art director or whomever the grand poobah is in the department they want me for) contacts me directly, gives a brief overview, then mails a contract with all the terms laid out. If anything looks iffy, I have my lawyer look at it before I sign and return it. Usually they want you to also submit an invoice. Advance copies are normally mailed from the publisher directly a short time before the official "publication" date.

Colonel Flagg · #**130**

I co-authored several chemistry articles and hold 2 patents. Nothing literary per se, but they're peer-reviewed prior to publication. I'd like to write a book, but the subject matter would be a social commentary rather than a scientific one.

Kitsa · #**131**

Patent highfive! I'm about halfway through the process of one.

Also, peers are mean

Hangie · #**132**

You guys are all weird D:

I'm telling the police.

Evil Robot · #**133**

I wrote articles for Ehow.com about mercruiser stern drives and made over $20 in ad revenue. woo hoo!

ZeldaQueen · #**134**

I have written two children's fantasy stories and am working on a third, but none have been published.

Colonel Flagg · #**135**

Whatever happened to JOAT?

Just curious.

Tadao · #**136**

I just pmed him today.

Esuohlim · #**137**

All the stories I try to write turn into time-travel science fiction shit

And regarding the attitude of the forums, I-Mockery has always been to me the only relatively public and well-known internet community with (reasonably) intelligent people where you didn't have maintain a positive energy by being nice to everyone and pretending to like them.

If a new person starts posting banal garbage and boring stock responses to other people's posts what reason should I have to humor their posting? Why should people like dirtyxblondexdame stick around and feel accepted when they contribute nothing worthwhile or entertaining?

Zomboid · #**138**

I think that's a major problem now, though. The stock responses are at an all-time high, and the fun discussions are becoming fewer and fewer.

ZQ's dreams of becoming a writer are still usually good for a laugh. What do you even do, aside from post here? Are you in college or university? Do you have a job? You come off as one of those weird, flaky "internet people" who're always willing to give advice even when they don't have any experience in the area they're advising you in. Just a typical overly friendly person on the internet. YOU SICKEN ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tadao · #**139**

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Originally Posted by Esuohlim

All the stories I try to write turn into time-travel science fiction shit

And regarding the attitude of the forums, I-Mockery has always been to me the only relatively public and well-known internet community with (reasonably) intelligent people where you didn't have maintain a positive energy by being nice to everyone and pretending to like them.

If a new person starts posting banal garbage and boring stock responses to other people's posts what reason should I have to humor their posting? Why should people like dirtyxblondexdame stick around and feel accepted when they contribute nothing worthwhile or entertaining?

Speaking of which, elx's constant complaining is getting boring. Maybe you should out the character if it doesn't improve.

The Leader · #**140**

What if elx is just a future version of ZQ who traveled back in time?!

Tadao · #**141**

But ZQ is older than elx, OMG TIME RIFT RUUUUUUUUUN!

The Leader · #**142**

OH SHIT GUYS

LordSappington · #**143**

ZeldaQueen · #**144**

Quote:

ZQ's dreams of becoming a writer are still usually good for a laugh. What do you even do, aside from post here? Are you in college or university? Do you have a job? You come off as one of those weird, flaky "internet people" who're always willing to give advice even when they don't have any experience in the area they're advising you in. Just a typical overly friendly person on the internet. YOU SICKEN ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I'm in college (the University of Pittsburgh), but I'm on summer break until August 31st.

No I don't have a job yet, but I'm working at a bookstore which raises money for the local library.

Just because you don't have experience in an area doesn't mean you know nothing about it. I haven't experience being shot but I know it's painful and potentially fatal and therefore should be avoided. And I do avoid certain topics, that's why I've been staying out of political discussions.

Of course I'm an overly friendly person online. I'm an overly friendly person in real life. It's just the way I am.

When I'm not online, I walk to the park, talk with my family, go to the library,
write stuff, listen to music, and think about stuff.

What do you do all day when you're not online?

I'm sorry I sicken you. I hope you can make it to the bathroom on time. I know throwing up outside sucks.

Shyandquietguy · #**145**

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Originally Posted by ZQ

just because you don't have experience in an area doesn't mean you know nothing about it. I haven't experience being shot but I know it's painful and potentially fatal and therefore should be avoided. And I do avoid certain topics, that's why I've been staying out of political discussions.

Pussy.

Zhukov · #**146**

I don't think there are enough complete morons, or nut jobs for the type of humour that used to pertain these forums. It's also the reason the political board doesn't get much action these days; no nutters like Vince to argue with.

If someone new (or old) shows that they are a slow minded berk, then I see no reason why people should hold back. I certianly hope that they don't.

Elx, however, is doing a fine job at making Aimless seem stupid, in my opinion.