The winner of last week's flash challenge gets to choose the topic/trigger for this weekend's flash.
So, blame Robyn_Hood, not me.
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How It Works:
In sum:
On Friday we open up the flash challenge. It remains open until Monday morning. This means that you can take up the challenge anytime you like from Friday until Monday.
Taking up the challenge includes:
1. sending an email message to a set email address 2. receiving the flash challenge trigger message in return, and [u]reading it right away[/u] 3. immediately writing a flash story (less than 1000 words) inspired by the flash topic 4. emailing your story back to the same set email address [u]within the allowed duration period[/u], usually 1.0 to 1.5 hours.
On Monday we post the stories [to a password-protected web page] without revealing who wrote them, and open up the forum to comments/critiques and voting. This continues through Tuesday.
On Wednesday we close the voting and announce a winner(s) and open up the Reveal Thyself topic. Commenting and critiquing may continue.
On Thursday we delete everything.
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Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
And if the reply doesn't show up 40 min later?
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
How exactly do you monitor if the email is read right away, and what timeframe is there for writing the story?
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
Is the 1000 word limit firm? I can bang out more than 1k in an hour and a half.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
If you don't get the reply within just a few minutes, please email me. LDS, it appears there is a problem, let me look into it.
Beth, the 1,000 word limit is guidance, not an absolute.
Rahl22, we can't monitor the reading, all we can do is get the timestamp from when the email was sent to you, and the timestamp from when the story was received by you and compare them. It is up to you to read immediately. That is why we don't say that you aren't in the vote if you are 1 minute late. or 10.
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Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
LDS
I just tested it and received my auto-reply within a minute. It seems to be working now. However, you won't be able to receive the trigger if you try again, so if you are still interested in flashing, please let me know and I'll email it to you.
OR, you can do the same thing again, but this time from a different email address.
mikemunsil
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
I'm having trouble with the autoreply as well. Just emailed you about it a few minutes ago.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Keeley
I received your message, please check your spam filter settings if you use spam control, as I cannot figure out what could possibly be wrong from my end. I tested it twice and it worked fine.
please email me the results,
thanks
mike
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
I don't have a spam filter.
Correction: I do, but it's been turned off for a couple of weeks now, so I forget I even have one. I'll check and make sure it isn't on.
Checked it... it's off.
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Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
OK, we don't understand what is going on, but think we have a workaround. I should have a similar system back up and running by 3pm US Central Time. I will post a new email address to send to on Liberty Hall. Go to http://www.munsil.net and click on Forums .
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Back up and running, as far as I can tell, but with a new email address to send for the flash trigger. Please go to http://www.munsil.net and click on the Forums link to go to Liberty Hall to get the new address.
1:50pm CST April 15, 2005
mikemunsil
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
This one was really hard for me. The picture was easy because there were so many different ways to interpret it, but this... I'm not sure I did it right.
Got it done in exactly one hour, too. I don't think I made the deadline.
Posted by Robyn_Hood (Member # 2083) on :
Mwahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!! Posted by Robyn_Hood (Member # 2083) on :
There really isn't a right or a wrong way to do this. Just write what comes to mind. The trigger is just supposed to get you going, you get to choose the direction.
I was a little evil with this, though! Oh well.
I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for it.
Good Luck.
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
Curse you, RH! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!
My only consolation is the eternal nature of karma.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Due to the problems with getting the auto-reply working, I upped the alloted time to 1.5 hours to allow for email delays.
Even so, that was an evil one, Robyn_Hood. Just wait until next week when you get to flash again!
Posted by Christine (Member # 1646) on :
I've tried twice to send a response and keep getting delivery failed. I'm going to try again but I'm not sure I'm going to be within the time limit anymore...
Posted by Christine (Member # 1646) on :
I give up. I tried. It just won't go through.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Just checked it, Christine. I received it 4 times, all within the time limit. Chill, please. With time we will have something better.
Posted by Christine (Member # 1646) on :
LOL...all right...chilled.
Actually, no, it's really hot in here. I think I should open all the windows. The heat is obviously addling my brain.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
We have 5 so far! Good going! When I saw what Robyn_Hood did to you guys I was sure you would rebel en masse.
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
I think I submitted.
I think.
Posted by Christine (Member # 1646) on :
I just about did...if truth be told I used bits of an old idea that I never properly developed. I hope that's not cheating. Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
You did.
Posted by jimmyjazz951 (Member # 2443) on :
Hey, the rules say 1 hour but the trigger said 1.5 hours. Which is it?
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
quote:Due to the problems with getting the auto-reply working, I upped the alloted time to 1.5 hours to allow for email delays.
Even so, that was an evil one, Robyn_Hood. Just wait until next week when you get to flash again!
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Trigger wins all ties.
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
How many entries now, Mike?
This week's trigger was a bit evil, but I managed to squeeze in the bonus.
Posted by jimmyjazz951 (Member # 2443) on :
Thanks Rahl. I scanned the thread but missed it. I got it in with minutes to spare.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
6 entries so far
I fixed a typo that may have been causing the error messages that were received. Hopefully, that is all.
Posted by MCameron (Member # 2391) on :
No kidding this was evil. I spent the first hour staring at a blank page! I was almost ready to give up, but I managed to hammer it out at the very end of my time.
*contemplates sending fat, grumpy, old cat to Robyn_Hood as revenge*
--Mel
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
It is so cool to see this taking off. i hope to be able to play tomorrow, but I have some serious napping planned, and I'm not sure I'll be able to fit it in. but I think it is a fine fine thing you guys have gotten started, and I am looking forward to seeing some of the revised version in the frags forum, and then making their way out into the world.
Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
It wasn't that bad, although my story might be.
Besides, I'm having to much fun with it. For those of you who haven't tried it, you should give it a shot. I think it is amazing how quickly an hour to hour and a half (depending on the limit) of writing can fly by.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
9 We have 9 now. I may have to give this one a shot also, although I won't be eligible to win any votes (thank God, otherwise I'd win a Stinkeroo).
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
My story was lousy. I didn't notice the extended deadline, so I raced to get it done in an hour whilst, and at the same time, trying to deal with a small crisis here at home. So, really my story was written in 40 min. at most.
The ending really sucks and I didn't get the bonus.
In spite of all that, it was a fun challenge. I doubt I'll do anything to the story, but it helped kick my brain into gear.
Posted by limo (Member # 2470) on :
No picture came through with mine. Should there be? Oh well I will write it anyway. Interesting trigger... Posted by TaShaJaRo (Member # 2354) on :
My story is terrible!! I can't believe I even submitted it.
This was the most impossible trigger I could ever imagine. I think that gives new meaning to the "challenge" part of the Flash Challenge. Sheesh.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Blame Robyn_Hood!
We have 11.
There was no picture, other than the picture of stark failure staring you in the face at minute 40. Perhaps we should rename these the 'In Sheer Desperation - Writer's Rallies' instead?
Posted by limo (Member # 2470) on :
Urk, I know what you mean my story went all the way to terrible and then climbed crap mountain. URGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH I think I was trying to be too clever...sigh...if you can't you shouldn't try. Thanks for letting me know about the picture someone said there was one and I spent a good 5 minutes searching. BAH! Thanks mike for setting it all up and etc But they are a fun kind of torture huh? li p.s. I am not as bad a writer as you may think from reading this story (newbie style arrogance I know but I can't be ...can I ?)
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Posted by Isaiah13 (Member # 2283) on :
That was mean, Robyn!! LOL I did it, though. At least, I think I did. I'm not sure if I made it in time. If I did, it was with only minutes to spare. Yay, my first flash challenge! Stressful, but fun. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
You made it in time.
Posted by autumnmuse (Member # 2136) on :
Unfortunately I have to bow out this time. I have time to do the challenge, but beginning Monday morning I'll be in Vegas next week. Internet access is $10 a day at the hotel, plus I'll be super busy. So I won't be able to get online again until Saturday. I don't think I'd be able to handle writing one and then not get to read everyone else's, or vote, or see the results. That would just be cruel. So I'm taking a hiatus this week, but I definitely plan on jumping back in next week.
Good luck to all of you guys!!
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
autumn, there should be plenty of internet cafes that, I suspect, would be cheaper than $10 a day. You can pay by the hour, or prepay for some amount of hours, etc. Many of them let you hook up your laptop, if you have one.
Just something to think about...
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
looks like we have 14
autumnmuse, that is a very creative excuse! my heart bleeds for you... not!
Posted by xarius (Member # 2168) on :
My first attempt at flash fic had to be this one. Yuck.
Thanks for setting this up mike. I have to admit that reading last week's flashes made me want to try it. I didn't realize how nerve-wracking the time limit can be.
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
well, that was fun! Good topic. I probably should have used the full time to flesh it out and edit it and all that but I just felt done after a little under an hour.
Posted by Lanius (Member # 2482) on :
Gave it a shot -- hope I did it right.
Posted by MaryRobinette (Member # 1680) on :
I was going along fine until I got a phone call from Germany. Sheesh. On the one hand I wanted to hang up, but on the other I didn't feel right saying, "I'm sorry I can't talk, I'm flashing right now." And it was the longest phone call in the world.
Posted by TaShaJaRo (Member # 2354) on :
The time limit always makes me a little nervous but this time it was downright terror. That could have something to do with staring at the screen for 60 minutes wondering what the heck I was going to do! Then typing like a madwoman for 20 minutes. Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
I hope you try another, Xarius. This one did have an evil trigger. You can get back at MaryRobinette, though, in the next MaryRobinette Fantasy Writer's Brawl, when we send her to Hades. There'll be plenty of people with itchy trigger fingers after this flash!
OR, you can win this flash and set the topic/trigger yourself next week!
Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
Be nice to MaryRobinette, she did what was asked of her. Gave us something challenging.
Even if my creation wasn't great, in my opinion, I still had fun writing it.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
You're right. Sorry, mistress of puppets! Will's aggression is rubbing off on me.
We have 15! I've been keeping up pretty well with transferring them to html, so I should be able to open up for comments/voting pretty quickly on Monday morning.
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Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
I think we should be nice to Mary anyway, since she didn't choose this week's trigger, and that honor belongs to Robyn.
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
we are ALWAYS nice to Mary.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Oops! Beat me, Mary! Drub me. Thrash me with your thorny stave. Lay me low. Drum my head into the ground beneath thy heels, venegeful steed!
Darnit, Will! Go home!
Posted by MaryRobinette (Member # 1680) on :
I was wondering what I had done. I mean, Robyn Hood and I have similar sounds in our names but I didn't even participate in the first two Flash Challenges.
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Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Beat me with your hands, woman! That any day over the lash of thy words!
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Anyone else worried about Mike's sanity?
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
We have 16!
My wife lost all concerns regarding my sanity years ago.
Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
Sanity is overrated.
I just worry that if too many people verbaly abuse whoever has provided the detail for the challenge, those who follow might not provide anything challenging in fear of that abuse. So when there is a flash challenge...and it is a challenge, let's appreciate the person who came up with it.
It is supposed to be a challenge...
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Update on the flash challenge, please pay careful attention:
I've posted the first few lines of each story into it's own topic. There is a link to the page where you'll find all of the stories. You will need a login and password -- which Mike will provide shortly. Until he does that, you will not be able to read the full stories. Please do not post in the topics asking for the login and password. I will delete them in a most vicious manner. The information will be posted shortly.
There is also a topic that I made that holds ALL of the intros -- which I suspect may eventually be turned into a VOTE! topic.
Please note that I have no idea who wrote which story. Your anonymity is perfectly safe. Also, regarding the "blurbs", please note that I chose roughly three sentences to post -- a few have four and a few have two. I tried to be considerate, but mainly I just arbitrarily chose a cutoff based what "looked" right.
Lastly, at the time of this writing, I'm aware of only 16 stories posted. If more came in overnight, I will update the boards once I learn of those new stories. So, if you don't see your story blurb up there yet, it will be soon. Have patience, please.
-HSO
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Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
All the stories are up and ready for reading/commenting/critiquing and voting.
We had 17 entries!!!! The flashers wrote a total of aproximately 13,900 words. That comes to an average of just over 800 words each.
Whew! What a job to get it all done! But now I get to sit down and read 17 new stories.
Thanks you HSO, for your help.
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Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
17! this is so great.
How long do we have to read and vote?
I like that we get to vote in a few different categories. That's fun.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Voting closes Wednesday morning, however early I happen to get up and get to it. That means that you will have about 2 days to read/comment and vote.
For 5-10 flashes that isn't too bad. 17 flashes might be tough. We'll have to think about that if we continue to get this kind of response. I, personally, think the response will settle down after a bit, but if it doesn't we must find a way to accomodate everyone, without slighting anyone, and not making the reading/commenting/voting thing too big a hurdle. You see, the first thing that will suffer will be the commenting/critiquing, and yet that provides the most value to the flashers.
So, any ideas, anyone? I'm open to suggestion and now is the time to suggest, while LDS is working on the autmated system, and HSO and I are working on the administrative details. Once we have an automated system in place I will find it hard to ask LDS for more free work.
Posted by Robyn_Hood (Member # 2083) on :
WOW! I go home for the weekend and come back to a lynch mob. Hmmmm, maybe I should run home...
I know that was a little evil of me and I apologize if it was exceedingly so. But it is supposed to be a challenge and now I get to read 17...17!...stories. That is an amazing turnout.
Oh well, this week I'm back in the fray.
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Mike,
New HTML page sent.
Ideas: Yes. Let voting and crits carry on until Thursday morning or afternoon, server space permitting, of course. Then, Thursday night, everything is deleted except for the Vote tallies -- a new Reveal Thyself topic is then created. Reveal stays up until Saturday morning, then it's wiped.
We could also ask author to stipulate if they want their story revealed when they submit, which would by my preference. Then I can bang out a fast topic on Thursday.
Just thoughts, really.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Robyn_Hood
I was channeling Will Shakespeare this week and it turns out he was really an agressive SOB. So, I apologize on his behalf.
Anyway, I would take the complaining as evidence of a good trigger. You'll note, after all, that it didn;t scare too many people off! We had 17!
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
HSO made the html page that carries the stories more secure, and the new page is now posted. Thanks!
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
There's an argument to be made for not posting critiques until after the voting is done. Clever hatrackers could figure out which was whose based on who hasn't critted what.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
They'd have to be a lot cleverer than me! Unless you can guess just off style, there's no way with 17 people you're going to figure out who is who. And on top of that, there are people who vote who don't write, or who haven't written this week and people who write but don't vote.
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
I suppose in that case it would be fine, but several registered members have the same SN there as they do here. Wouldn't it be pretty simple to relate the two?
But you're right. I suppose not everyone critiquing necessarily wrote. That makes sense.
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
We should make a guessing topic. That would be fun.
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
Other places where I've done flash, the author is encouraged to comment on their own stuff, precisely to avoid anyone figuring out who wrote what.
styles will become recognizable over time, sure. but if we keep getting this many people it will take a long time to be able to recognize everyone's style!
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
We now have 18 stories...
One of them got lost. I'm hopeful that the automated system will dole out receipts upon submission [hint, hint, LDS ].
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Mea culpa!
Anyone who is done viewing/commenting already, please go back and look at #18.
Author #18, sorry!
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
The problem is the writing is done over the weekend when I have time and the reading part is done during the week when I really don't. Just something I need to keep in mind for the next time.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Just adding the link down here to make it easier:
Go to Liberty Hall and click Forums to get to the Flash Challenge forums, and click Flash to go to the stories. The username and password are presented in the forums.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
quote:The problem is the writing is done over the weekend when I have time and the reading part is done during the week when I really don't. Just something I need to keep in mind for the next time.
Any more comments on this?
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Yes, I have comments...
We'll supply readers with stories ahead of time providing they pay us to do so.
Kidding.
You don't have to critique all of them, or even read each story fully. Read the ones that appeal to you, thus utilizing your time perhaps more wiser. You might consider using the topic where all of the intros are posted into one post to determine which stories grab your attention the most.
Alternatively, you can print the lot of stories and read them in every spare minute you get.
Lastly, you don't have to anything. Though we'd prefer you did.
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
I suppose there is always the possibility of having the flash done in the few days leading up to the weekend, potentially allowing for more free-time to read.
But then, this could be an isolated problem with just me and I don't mean to stir up any muck
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
I think a somewhat longer period to read and crit would be good. 17 stories is a lot to read through in 2 days. I think the crits are an important part of the process and shouldn't be skipped.
Luckily the stories are short! If these were full-on stories of 3k or more this would just be impossible to get through.
There's some good writing in there! Really interesting to see all the different takes on the topic.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Mea culpa, deja vu!
Anyone who is done viewing/commenting already, please go back and look at #19.
Author #19, sorry!
Arghhh!
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Rahl,
Mike and I will discuss, but I can assure that while we are flexible, we won't be making special allowances for anyone in particular. Presently, the time allotted for the challenges is based on a lot of factors. Our original intent was one day, but that was increased to a whole weekend. The weekend was chosen because many people don't work on a weekend. Time other time limitations are more to do with server space... there isn't much. We have a lot of issues to deal with... please participate, but realize that some concessions can't be made -- at least not yet. The auto-system may change everything!
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Actually, requiring EVERY participant to register would solve a lot of these issues, as I would feel more free to leave stories up for longer, etc. I haven't wanted to do that because I have NOT wanted to be exclusive in any way. But...
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
I'm not saying we need more time, nor do I. But why not have the writing (which by definition is done quickly) during the week and then the reading/critiquing during the weekend?
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Thanks for your interest, Rahl. As I said, we will discuss our options.
Posted by Robyn_Hood (Member # 2083) on :
Wow. No, let me try again, "WOW!!!!!"
I just finished reading and voting and that is almost all I can say. There were some utterly fantastic stories this week. Many would require only a bit of work to become viable submission pieces. I can't believe the depth that some of the stories had. And they were written in an hour or so -- WOW!!!
Okay, I guess I need to start going through my thesauraus to find a new exclaimation, but I'm really impressed.
And to think, you guys thought I was being evil...
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
So, if some of these stories only require a bit of work and are mostly complete, does that mean they can only be published as re-writes? Or does the password protected forum take care of that issue?
I think I missed something.
Posted by Robyn_Hood (Member # 2083) on :
Don't worry. The stories are not up long enough, are not viewed enough, and are password protected to limit the number of views so they would not count as re-prints and you can still submit them for top dollar .
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Absolutely. To the best of my knowledge, by limiting access and by removing the stories after a short period, we have protected all your rights. Submit away. BTW, please also look at my submittals club post in the rants and raves forum on Liberty Hall.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
This is a LOT to read through and vote on.
Good problem to have, though. Let's talk about how to make it easier on the readers. We can do that over at Liberty Hall as I don't want to abuse the privilege that Kathleen has granted us here.
Posted by Rahl22 (Member # 1411) on :
I voted. I feel like I finished a marathon.
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
I can't believe I read them ALL! And commented (although I was running out of steam by the end), AND voted.
I also feel a bit as though I had just sat down and read a magazine cover to cover. If I didn't provide this flash challenge for any other reason, I would now provide it just for the reading. Some of you are really twisted! Some of you crack me up! Some of you touch my heart. All of you are brave to throw your efforts out into cyberspace for comments and votes.
I raise a glass to you all. Slainte!
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Posted by TaShaJaRo (Member # 2354) on :
To avoid the possibility of someone figuring out which flash was mine by my lack of a crit on it, I always post a fake crit of my own. Posted by MaryRobinette (Member # 1680) on :
Me too, TaShaJaRo. There were only two pieces where I felt like I recognized the writer's voice.
I have read and voted. Now I need to take a nap to digest all of it.
Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
First off, I am trying to figure out how to automate the process. Bear with me since I have to figure out quite a bit about the system being used. Not impossible, and I'm sure I will get it.
What am I hoping to do...in brief: Automate the whole flash process. Possible rating system for each flash story. Winner picked by best overall rating. Allow the authors to post replies to thier flash without a second login and not give away who they are. Instant reveal once voting is over (with an option to not have it happen)
Sadly, none of this can be done for guests, the system will require registration on the site.
I don't know about anyone else...but I can't imagine any of my flash stories going out the door without better endings. I would also go through and clean up the poor word choices and horrible mistakes I make while creating a flash. Although I love what comes out of me when I do them, I do believe they need some good overhauling. So I'm not worried about first publication being killed...after revision it won't be quite the same beast.
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
those enhancements sound cool! I like the rating idea a lot.
of course flashes are going to get edited. i'd just rather not risk blowing rights unnecessarily. there's no good reason that i can see to display these flashes publicly.
and sometimes, you know, you get it right the first time.
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Well if mike's deleting his, then I'm deleting mine. ... harrumph!
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Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Good ideas, guys.
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Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Fair enough. I'm going to discuss this further at Liberty Hall where it belongs. Apologies.
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
Flash 3 is wrapping up. Be sure to check out the final voting results. Congrats to everyone who submitted... you've all won by doing it.
Also, for those interested in this weekend's challenge, please see this topic for some suggestions to keep me from going mad (I'm moderating this time around):
There's also a fun poll to vote on -- but you must be a member to do so. Don't miss out on the poll!
Posted by Lanius (Member # 2482) on :
I hate to ask -- but how did the challenge turn out? I submitted, but was off to the boons all week, had no internet access, and just returned late today. So everything from Challenge #3 is erased? Is there a way to look at the stories and critiques, just for curiosity's sake?
Posted by mikemunsil (Member # 2109) on :
Oops. Mea culpa.
Which was your story? Tell us and someone may remember your standings.
Email me and I'll send you a link, username and password to see the stories that were submitted, that's the best I can do now.
