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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #105 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:41pm

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Neferti wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:30pm:

Why would the 1200 word "essay" need to be sent via PM to anybody?

Just give a closing date for submissions. Then, those who want to contribute just post their submission. Anybody who makes a "comment" has that comment removed by a GMod, so that the thread remains pristine. Wink

Instead of calling it an "essay", perhaps a "short story" would be more appropriate then everyone could have a go. It doesn't have to be political, a speech or a masterpiece, surely. This is OzPol, nobody here is posing as World Renown Authors, are they?

Might be nice to just let people write a short story ... whatever the topic ... you might be surprised with who is "judged" the best.

JMO

We wanted it to be anonymous, Neferti. If you post it under your own name, everyone knows who wrote it. People can then vote for who they like, rather than the actual writing.

It was Longy's idea to write an essay. His challenge was to write something you completely disagree with, hence displaying your skill in rhetoric and persuasion.

You could indeed write a persuasive piece that supports an argument using fiction, and I see no problem with that. Umberto Eco did this with his novels.

Maybe Longy can post an erotic short story in support of paedophilia.

It would never be truly anonymous. If it were good, it would be either mine or Gandalfs. If it were short and terrible, it would be Aussie's. If it were missing, it would be Karnals.

So why bother being anonymous since you cant be anyhow?

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #106 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:41pm

Gordon wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:31pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 3:27pm:

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You dont want to play by the rules even when you set them so I'm not going to either

No, Longy, you set the rules. They're your rules, remember?

Now, we need to decide on a deadline for submission. Shall we say two weeks?

I'm still going with paedophilia as no one has suggested any alternatives.

http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1483402675/1#1

Good point, Gordon. I'd be happy to write that.

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Your essay should be Muslim immigration should be banned

Others, however, have suggested we all have the same topic. This would mean Longy would be writing in support of his own views, which is not the point at all.

I think we can all agree that the subject of paedophilia is rather tainted. I certainly doubt Longy supports it, hence my suggestion.

This was Longy's chosen topic for me in his writing challenge, which he neglected to participate in. For some reason, he mysteriously disappeared for a few months.

Now that Longy's back, we're free to go.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #107 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:43pm

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:41pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Neferti wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:30pm:

Why would the 1200 word "essay" need to be sent via PM to anybody?

Just give a closing date for submissions. Then, those who want to contribute just post their submission. Anybody who makes a "comment" has that comment removed by a GMod, so that the thread remains pristine. Wink

Instead of calling it an "essay", perhaps a "short story" would be more appropriate then everyone could have a go. It doesn't have to be political, a speech or a masterpiece, surely. This is OzPol, nobody here is posing as World Renown Authors, are they?

Might be nice to just let people write a short story ... whatever the topic ... you might be surprised with who is "judged" the best.

JMO

We wanted it to be anonymous, Neferti. If you post it under your own name, everyone knows who wrote it. People can then vote for who they like, rather than the actual writing.

It was Longy's idea to write an essay. His challenge was to write something you completely disagree with, hence displaying your skill in rhetoric and persuasion.

You could indeed write a persuasive piece that supports an argument using fiction, and I see no problem with that. Umberto Eco did this with his novels.

Maybe Longy can post an erotic short story in support of paedophilia.

It would never be truly anonymous. If it were good, it would be either mine or Gandalfs. If it were short and terrible, it would be Aussie's. If it were missing, it would be Karnals.

So why bother being anonymous since you cant be anyhow?

You see? This is exactly the problem. The Great Writing Challenge is like a wine judging. Names definitely influence your judgment, as you've shown.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #108 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:50pm

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:41pm:

Gordon wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:31pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 3:27pm:

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You dont want to play by the rules even when you set them so I'm not going to either

No, Longy, you set the rules. They're your rules, remember?

Now, we need to decide on a deadline for submission. Shall we say two weeks?

I'm still going with paedophilia as no one has suggested any alternatives.

http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1483402675/1#1

Good point, Gordon. I'd be happy to write that.

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Your essay should be Muslim immigration should be banned

Others, however, have suggested we all have the same topic. This would mean Longy would be writing in support of his own views, which is not the point at all.

I think we can all agree that the subject of paedophilia is rather tainted. I certainly doubt Longy supports it, hence my suggestion.

This was Longy's chosen topic for me in his writing challenge, which he neglected to participate in. For some reason, he mysteriously disappeared for a few months.

Now that Longy's back, we're free to go.

In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #109 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #110 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:54pm

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Neferti wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:30pm:

Why would the 1200 word "essay" need to be sent via PM to anybody?

Just give a closing date for submissions. Then, those who want to contribute just post their submission. Anybody who makes a "comment" has that comment removed by a GMod, so that the thread remains pristine. Wink

Instead of calling it an "essay", perhaps a "short story" would be more appropriate then everyone could have a go. It doesn't have to be political, a speech or a masterpiece, surely. This is OzPol, nobody here is posing as World Renown Authors, are they?

Might be nice to just let people write a short story ... whatever the topic ... you might be surprised with who is "judged" the best.

JMO

We wanted it to be anonymous, Neferti. If you post it under your own name, everyone knows who wrote it. People can then vote for who they like, rather than the actual writing.

It was Longy's idea to write an essay. His challenge was to write something you completely disagree with, hence displaying your skill in rhetoric and persuasion.

You could indeed write a persuasive piece that supports an argument using fiction, and I see no problem with that. Umberto Eco did this with his novels.

Maybe Longy can post an erotic short story in support of paedophilia.

EASILY sorted out. Those who want to make a submission create a "sock" called Writer with a number. Such as Writer 007.

NOBODY but the GMods would know which region the person comes from. Roll Eyes

Now this is really becoming ridiculous. Roll Eyes

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #111 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:01pm

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EASILY sorted out. Those who want to make a submission create a "sock" called Writer with a number. Such as Writer 007.

NOBODY but the GMods would know which region the person comes from. Roll Eyes

I don't think you're allowed to do that, Neferti. If Longy, for example, got banned and came back with a new user name, he'd be breaking the rules.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #112 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:07pm

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:01pm:

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EASILY sorted out. Those who want to make a submission create a "sock" called Writer with a number. Such as Writer 007.

NOBODY but the GMods would know which region the person comes from. Roll Eyes

I don't think you're allowed to do that, Neferti. If Longy, for example, got banned and came back with a new user name, he'd be breaking the rules.

Freediver is for MORE people signing up ... not more contributors ....

I am sure that the GMods (or FD) could create a special ... one off ... sock allowance attached to their own email addy .... OR something.

This IS 2017 not 1983.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #113 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:12pm

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm:

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

You can mess with me all you like. I dont like your chances messing with and insulting the Lord God Almighty.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #114 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:15pm

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:12pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm:

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

You can mess with me all you like. I dont like your chances messing with and insulting the Lord God Almighty.

Have you thought of insulting the Lord God Almighty for the challenge, Longy?

You could quote me.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #115 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:17pm

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:12pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm:

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

You can mess with me all you like. I dont like your chances messing with and insulting the Lord God Almighty.

Giddyup! There's your Topic melieliongtime.

"God is a myth who screwed a 'married' Virgin while Joseph was off at work."

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #117 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:20pm

Aussie wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:17pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:12pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm:

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

You can mess with me all you like. I dont like your chances messing with and insulting the Lord God Almighty.

Giddyup! There's your Topic melieliongtime.

"God is a myth who screwed a 'married' Virgin while Joseph was off at work."

I'd rather write Proofs for God. AFter all, we've already seen your pitiable efforts at debunking. A child could out-debate you - and probably has many times.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #118 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:23pm

Black Orchid wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:17pm:

I don't see why anyone would need a sock. Submit the entry to a GMod who will know who it came from but then all they have to do is post the content of the writings without a name attached.

Simple.

If you read my proposal, that is what would happen (assuming a participant wanted anonymity) but you just can't bring yourself to acknowledge the obvious because of who you are.

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Re: The Great Writing Challenge
Reply #119 - Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:25pm

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:20pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:17pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 5:12pm:

Big Donger wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2017 at 4:52pm:

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In the forced marriage thread you expressed your support for some situations for young teens to explore their sexuality with older gents. While not pedophilia, it's i n the ballpark so I'd suggest it's not a neutral topic for you. Maybe you'd prefer to go with bestiality?

Yes, indeed. I believe the Virgin Mary was one such teen.

Would you prefer to go with bestiality, Longy?

You can mess with me all you like. I dont like your chances messing with and insulting the Lord God Almighty.

Giddyup! There's your Topic melieliongtime.

"God is a myth who screwed a 'married' Virgin while Joseph was off at work."

I'd rather write Proofs for God. AFter all, we've already seen your pitiable efforts at debunking. A child could out-debate you - and probably has many times.

Sure you would. That'd be easy and just as much...boring. Take the other side of the coin.....writer.

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