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At this point, I must weigh up whether I prefer a genuine criticism over a backhanded compliment.

I prefer genuine criticism. Strop's eyes do look off because they look fishy. But within this, there is also tact.

At this point, I will also add that there is a difference between being direct and lacking tact. To reference a thread in the S&S, one thing that a moderator must have at all times is tact and good grace. I would argue that likewise, this applies to those in any position of public authority.

...but there are places where lacking tact can be a huge advantage. Places, for example, where we need character

I have a brilliant idea... yes. mm. I do...

*fades into the shadows*

Strop, Cenere, what are you two arguing about?

OK,I wanted to add in Australia,but then I looked at their flag and how much space I had left and said screw it.So here is my entry...

International Sasquatches

@ Ubertuna: Nothing as of present, though I'm sure there are things we could argue about if the circumstances arose. To summarise-

a) I made an entry for the contest. A few people (not including myself) expected it to win.
b) The judges likewise decided that it wasn't a winner. Cenere can be quoted as saying "It was good, not good enough." I vaguely hint that such phrasing is potentially offensive in this context.
c) Cenere's response can be seen on page 396, I will not paraphrase it because I'm not impartial by definition.
d) I wrote a response, which is on page 397. In it I agreed that the judgement was generally valid (not least because it's not up to me to judge, obviously, but mainly because I think the criticisms were mostly valid); however I take exception to the tone and the phrasing. Implicitly raised was the question as to how important it might be for a judge on a thread such as this to observe a certain level of conduct, particularly because of their position. However I don't want to dwell on that question too much because this is teh internetz.

Regardless, I think that there should certain etiquette observed whatever the interactions. While not necessarily a feature here, I don't well tolerate rudeness nor vindictiveness.

Bob picked up a new hobby


I thought it was clever. :/

hmm Cholokid I'm not sure I understand your entry.The guy is in the country as in a rural area,but other then that I don't quite get it.

Hmm... *concludes that I disregarded Cen's comment about Strop's entry, partly 'cause I was distracted at the time, partly 'cause I expect them to friendly bash each other somehow* ... Hm.

... Hmm.

Zophia....hmmm....its strange how much you said hmm....don't you think hmm....anyways hmm....I think somethings at times are blown out of proportions at times because of poor wording or miscommunication hmm.....Thats all I have to say for now....oh except hmm.

Hmmmmm, lol, we should, hmmmmm, all talk like this from now on hm?

Hmmmm, perhaps I'll make an entry this time, hm, don't feel lazy hmm, but I don't have an idea hmmmmm. HMMMMMM, I'll make something completely random, hmmm, that doesn't really make sense hmm.

Hmmmm, a poorly drawn flag, hmmmmmm, and a stick figure hmm, and a peice of land...hmmmm. Yes. Yes, that is genius. Epic Genius. Epic Possum Genius!!! EPIC POSSUM GENIUS! I SAY!

I think somethings at times are blown out of proportions at times because of poor wording or miscommunication

And guys... Putting a hmm in between every other word just creates odd breaks in the flow odd your sentences.

That wasn't what I did... I just emulated a thought/action bubble with asterixes, so that my post wouldn't only be hmms. >_>

OK,well I thought before I go to bed that I would throw this updated piece up on the wall of slightly charred thread we like to call the Art Skills Competition.

And guys... Putting a hmm in between every other word just creates odd breaks in the flow odd your sentences.

That wasn't what I did... I just emulated a thought/action bubble with asterisks, so that my post wouldn't only be hmms. >_>

Did I mention that things are sometimes blown out of proportions?