Discussion -- August 2014 75-Word Writing Challenge

[The Judge]

We've noticed that the changeover from Old-Chrons to here has resulted in some of the Challenge entries being altered/corrupted.

As far as we can tell, the change is to do with the different fonts available, and for the most part those entries which are affected now appear in tiny type. They are just about still readable, so I hope everyone will be able to cope with reading them OK -- but please when considering your votes, do make allowances for the fact it's not the authors' fault you need a magnifying glass!

Unfortunately, for some reason the software has taken particular exception to Kylara's entry, adding a load of garbage to the beginning and end of each line. We're debating what we can do about this, since we don't want her disadvantaged by voters having to read around the rubbish.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Arrgghhh.... Parson -- that was going to be the point of my plot line! You stole it from my brain. Admit it!!

It did seem to be in your bailiwick as much as Parson's.

 

[Bowler1]

I always put my entry in large text, as I think presentation helps, but now I've seen Parsons entry I don't think it matters.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Couldn't someone just retype Kylara's and repost?

 

[Kylara]

Haha I just noticed that on reading through the thread to catch up on everyone's stories. I had to laugh, nu-chrons does not like my story! No idea why, sorry about that. And sorry to be giving the mods a headache

Ps, it has quite amused me, I knew that things had been going far too well of late!

P.p.s. Is it possible to delete the post and repost it? I can send the proper text to a mod if that would help?

 

[The Judge]

One option is to remove it and allow you to repost, Kylara; another is for one of us mods to copy the garbaged version to somewhere public, delete the garbage from your original and leave the rest of the text where it is. But whatever we do, we need to have everything open and above board, so there's no hint of your having an advantage -- everyone has to be able to check that there's been no other changes made to the story.

In the meantime, if anyone can come up with a plan to remove Parson's story so I can post my version, I'm all ears.

 

[nixie]

The software ate it

 

[Ursa major]

Couldn't someone just retype Kylara's and repost?

Retyping, particularly if I do it, runs the risk of adding errors.

I'd rather copy the contents of what is there to another post (in another public thread) and then remove the guff (that the software has added) from the original, plus put a note in here to say what has happened.

 

[Lenny]

One option is to remove it and allow you to repost, Kylara; another is for one of us mods to copy the garbaged version to somewhere public, delete the garbage from your original and leave the rest of the text where it is. But whatever we do, we need to have everything open and above board, so there's no hint of your having an advantage -- everyone has to be able to check that there's been no other changes made to the story.

Post a screenshot, then edit the guff out?

 

[David Evil Overlord]

And now you have a whole new idea, of a telepathic parson innocently stealing your story ideas, Your Honour...

And Nixie, that's the new excuse...used to be the dog ate my homework...now the software ate my homework...

And...I'm hitting the quote button, and it isn't...

 

[Parson]

Hi Parson, I really like your story! The ending was terrific, really moving; it was a great resolution to the piece, well done! CC

Thanks C. C.

Yes, it makes for an interesting dilemma. If someone does wrong but doesn't know what he's doing at the time, it's a legal loophole -- but if he does wrong knowingly and then forgets having ever done it, does that amount to the same thing?

I'd really like to comment here, but better not. Thanks!!

Arrgghhh.... Parson -- that was going to be the point of my plot line! You stole it from my brain. Admit it!!

Mind Meld

A very thought provoking, interesting take on guilt and mental deterioration, Parson.

Thanks Ashleyne!

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Loving DZ's entry. Playing the blame game - made me chuckle!

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Fine story, TDZ! Loved the reveal! CC

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Hey! We get to vote soon!!

Also--yay, double post!! (Wait, I forget...is double posting really cool, or really nerdy??)

 

[J-Sun]

I've only been here about six years so that explains why this is my first post on one of these threads. Not sure of the protocol but just wanted to mention my favorites so far:

• ratsy's "A Study in Linguistics" was a groaner (and that's a good thing in this case).
• Remedy's "Taken in Lights" isn't always my kind of thing in terms of "PoV voice", so to speak, but it was appropriate here and the whole was nicely elliptical.
• Ashleyne. B. Watts' "Razorlips" was even more so and just very bent and effective. My favorite at this (late) point.

I was going to play but I had what I thought was a good idea that never congealed. It was like chocolate and pickles and apple jelly - all fine items in the abstract - mixed together and baked at 400 for 10 minutes. Not so good then. Maybe next time!

Congrats to all participants - fun thread.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Really naughty on the Chrons... But they'll let you away with it, I'm sure.

 

[farntfar]

Just back from an area of France where I had no internet connection, even on the phone.
So a late thank you to Azzagorn for your review of my entry.

Leaving again early tomorrow morning for another week. So apologies in advance if I don't manage to vote.

 

[Kylara]

I'm thinking just leave it. Didn't have any high hopes this month with it anyway and seems like a lot of hassle to fix it! Hopefully people can sort of read it, and never mind if not! I can stick it in the thread after everyone has voted and the winner has been announced so that it can be seen unguffed

May I just say that I definitely don't stand a chance with Parson's and TDZ's stories! Wow. Very impressed. Really though provoking and I thoroughly enjoyed reading them

 

[nixie]

Raises hand I hope you are not saying your entry is not up to it because anyone who is the least bit negative about their entry gets a slap.

Please say you are I haven't administrated a slap in ages.

 

[Remedy]

Thank you for the review Azzagorn!

+ big thanks to J-Sun for some early potentially-rule-breaky nice comments!