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    #182
    FewFew
    Registered Users Posts: 12,746 ✭✭✭✭FewFew


    bluewolf wrote: »
    I've just put down ADWD since I've found two then/than errors in the last few pages. My eyes are offended!
    :(

    I KNOW! I saw that too and just couldn't believe it! It's taken so long for the book to emerge, you'd think they'd have proofed it properly!
    There are some other mistakes in it too, but I can't remember exactly what, little things I think.

    Took a week off work and completely proofed my novel for the 7th or 8th time. It's finally done! Victory! :D
    Plus, someone actually bought it, despite all my publicity including free download codes. My first $2.21 in the bank! :)


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    #183
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    Fewcifur wrote: »
    I KNOW! I saw that too and just couldn't believe it! It's taken so long for the book to emerge, you'd think they'd have proofed it properly!

    I got the feeling that it was a rush job towards the end; there was feck all time between him handing it in and the release date.


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    #184
    Blush_01
    Registered Users Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭Blush_01


    Home from holidays refreshed and driven. *drive drive drive*


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    #185
    FewFew
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    Antilles wrote: »
    I got the feeling that it was a rush job towards the end; there was feck all time between him handing it in and the release date.

    Oh no! I moved house before I could finish it! I'm half way through and it's in an unmarked box of books somewhere. Damn.

    Surprised they didn't base the release on his hand-in-time + usual proofing time for a book that size. The fans weren't going anywhere (except possibly insane)


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    #186
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    You'd expect someome with that much experience to be able to tell the difference between then and than himself, would you not?


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    #187
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    pickarooney wrote: »
    You'd expect someome with that much experience to be able to tell the difference between then and than himself, would you not?

    Sometimes even people who know their grammar can make mistakes. Especially if they are in a rush.


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    #188
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    How the hell do I only have 672 posts? I've been here a billion years.


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    #189
    FewFew
    Registered Users Posts: 12,746 ✭✭✭✭FewFew


    Antilles wrote: »
    How the hell do I only have 672 posts? I've been here a billion years.

    I dunno, maybe you post on a GRR Martin timescale? I'll expect your response in about 5 years so yeah? :)


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    #190
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Antilles wrote: »
    How the hell do I only have 672 posts? I've been here a billion years.

    Every one of those 672 babies is of publishable standard though.


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    #191
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    Antilles wrote: »
    How the hell do I only have 672 posts? I've been here a billion years.

    dont look at me i am just a spammer


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    #192
    FewFew
    Registered Users Posts: 12,746 ✭✭✭✭FewFew


    bluewolf wrote: »
    dont look at me i am just a spammer

    I don't even think that's really you! The real Bluewolf would never forget her capital I (or apostrophe.) :)
    No doubt you share your account, hence the post count!


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    #193
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    Fewcifur wrote: »
    I don't even think that's really you! The real Bluewolf would never forget her capital I (or apostrophe.) :)
    No doubt you share your account, hence the post count!

    :(
    it's bluewolf not Bluewolf
    and yes i do post very, very lazily :pac:


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    #194
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Or not at all sometimes *cough*TWOFINALTHREADFEEDBACK*cough*


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    #195
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Or not at all sometimes *cough*TWOFINALTHREADFEEDBACK*cough*

    giving a decent criticism while doped up on painkillers wasn't the way to go, i felt
    i'll re-read and post properly today


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    #196
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    bluewolf wrote: »
    giving a decent criticism while doped up on painkillers wasn't the way to go, i felt
    i'll re-read and post properly today

    Yeah, that's time you should spend writing poetry.


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    #197
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Yeah, that's time you should spend writing poetry.

    funnily enough i did :pac::pac:


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    #198
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    there! i'm helpful!


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    #199
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Your name looks odd in non-italics.


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    #200
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Your name looks odd in non-italics.

    I know, I think so too :eek:


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    #201
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Can you combine mod bold with subscriber italics somehow in your groups menu in the Control Panel?


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    #202
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Can you combine mod bold with subscriber italics somehow in your groups menu in the Control Panel?

    nope one or the other :(
    i might hide under the subscriber one though

    edit: i think admins are the italics & bold no?


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    #203
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    How can I write a character who really likes swearing, but without offending anybody who is sensitive to swearing? :/


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    #204
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Just make up a load of new swear words or have him use words that sound dirty but aren't.


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    #205
    Perla Calm Puppeteer
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Perla Calm Puppeteer


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Just make up a load of new swear words or have him use words that sound dirty but aren't.

    Yeah, make up a bunch of new ones or use very mild ones, have some of the other characters react in shock or whatever, and there you go


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    #206
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    We could have a "new swearword" contest if it would help.


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    #207
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    I frakking hate it when shows try that sort of gorram thing.


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    #208
    CD.
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭CD.


    Antilles wrote: »
    I frakking hate it when shows try that sort of gorram thing.

    it's shiny sometimes, though it is just to get around the censors some of them can be interesting.


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    #209
    Hrududu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭Hrududu


    That's it, I'm calling the fuppin' man.


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    #210
    Antilles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    Reminded of this.


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    #211
    FewFew
    Registered Users Posts: 12,746 ✭✭✭✭FewFew


    Red Dwarf did it rather well me thinks


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