I've never reported anyone's avatar. If it turns people off, they just don't read your stuff. That seems a pointless thing to do to yourself, since nothing is gained either way. I doubt people come here to look at pictures.

Quoted from MonetteBooks I've never reported anyone's avatar. If it turns people off, they just don't read your stuff. That seems a pointless thing to do to yourself, since nothing is gained either way. I doubt people come here to look at pictures.

Speak for yourself, buddy.  Mike Shelton's avatar keeps me coming back for more every day.  How could you NOT look at that?????

EDIT:  Ah, sorry Monette.  Didn't realize you were a female.  Anyway, I think Rachel would make a female dig chicks as well.  

Quoted from MonetteBooks Newcomers need some time to get used to this site. They don't know anything about past users over-bumping the portal, etc. It's unrealistic to expect them to know.

Which is why I often send a pm to a new member with some advice on how things work here if I notice they may be starting off on the wrong foot.

Quoted from MonetteBooks Triggerstreet now requires four reviews before uploading your script. Their tests are supposed to insure you get readers who've qualified to review your work. That eliminates everyone who doesn't read your entire screenplay. That's great, because you have to see the author's intent, to judge a story fairly. Otherwise, it's just arguing subjective personal opinions and tastes. That's not productive. Whether the author produced what he set out to do is the  critical guideline.

Those people who prefer that way are free to go there and play by their rules.

Quoted from MonetteBooks I don't like seeing avatars that are physically or religiously disgusting. It sure doesn 't help your image as a writer.

I'm thinking you may be referring to my avatar as well. Halloween is coming up, I just finished my first (and last) zombie script so I think mine is pretty fitting. I also highly doubt that I will ever sell any of my scripts, but if someone in the industry is interested in anything of mine, I highly doubt that they would get on these message boards, look at my avatar and say "I wanted to contact her, but when I saw her avatar I decided no way".

Quoted from Seth critiquing scripts, like writing scripts, is a craft.  It's difficult. That said, there's a learning curve. One that requires time -- allow the new member time. Thanks,

English is my second language and I have no education past age 16! This doesn't stop me from having an opinion about a script or a movie. If I ever get good enough to critique professionally, I'll start charging people for my reviews.

Quoted from guyjackson Anyway, I think Rachel would make a female dig chicks as well.

Sorry Guy. Doesn't work for me.
Not going to tell you who would work.....I'll just keep that to myself  

This applies to anyone:

If you put up a grotesque avatar, you shouldn't be surprised, if you get complaints. You should expect it. Calling people names for disagreeing with you makes you the same thing. You put it up; people have a perfect right to react any way they choose. You knew that in the first place. No need to get touchy when it happens.

Quoted from MonetteBooks This applies to anyone: If you put up a grotesque avatar, you shouldn't be surprised, if you get complaints. You should expect it. Calling people names for disagreeing with you makes you the same thing. You put it up; people have a perfect right to react any way they choose. You knew that in the first place. No need to get touchy when it happens.

I'm sorry you feel that way but I was not talking about you. The funny thing is, I could care less about the avatars but since nobody complained and the one person who did happens to have something against me and a reason to do it (Coming soon) I feel that it taints everything you are trying to say.

If you would have said something, understandable but nobody did for two weeks and you were in my thread during the time it was up.

For some reason, my computer doesn't notify me when anyone responds to threads I've checked to hear replies. Eventually, I lose track where the threads were.

It's unfortunate you've experienced a specific troublemaker. This seems to be the bane of public forums. Sooner or later we'll all probably run into it. I've had some
minor occurances already, in my short time on the boards.

At any rate, Don's provided a place for us to exchange ideas on the writing experience. The majority probably appreciate this, and want to make it positive and beneficial, nerds aside.

Quoted from Pia English is my second language and I have no education past age 16! This doesn't stop me from having an opinion about a script or a movie. If I ever get good enough to critique professionally, I'll start charging people for my reviews.

I agree. If one has an opinion, they should voice it.

Seth

I'm the one who complained about Wesley's avatar.  Humorous ejaculation images are for forums on topics of less prestige than scriptwriting.  Scriptwriters -- especially unproduced scriptwriters -- should conduct themselves with morals; otherwise, what dignity will a cast/crew gain from working with your script?  A script can potentially influence a lot of people.  As scriptwriters, we are obligated to ... *distracted by memory of a bunny*

Quoted from Alan_Holman I'm the one who complained about Wesley's avatar.  Humorous ejaculation images are for forums on topics of less prestige than scriptwriting.

But isn't your avatar Fritz the Cat?


Phil

This coming from the guy who posts a pair of breasts in anger when Andy wouldn't change her Tanuki.

You are just mad that I am finally being honest about certain things and this was brought to my attention because of WHERE you reported the post. If you want to act all high and mighty, do so but don't talk to me about morals and dignity.

Glad you came out of hiding to explain such childish actions. Instead of coming to me like a real man.

Quoted from Old Time Wesley This coming from the guy who posts a pair of breasts in anger when Andy wouldn't change her Tanuki.

Ahahaha!  This has to be one of the most absurd statements I've ever read -- and I can only imagine how it must appear to those who have no idea what you are talking about, Wes.

We should probably move on from the avatar discussion, though.  As interesting and amusing as it might be, I am pretty sure that is not what Don intended this sticky thread for.

Quoted from dogglebe But isn't your avatar Fritz the Cat?

Yes.  The character did a great thing; he set out and learned about the world from experience -- rather than from books and observation and speculation -- and created his own wisdom.  He went from naive to wise through that film.  Although I don't agree with all of the lessons he learned on his journey, I think that the important lesson from the film is that only when a person takes their own journey and draws their own conclusions can that person truly begin to grow.  I think that the movie FRITZ THE CAT ended when his true adulthood -- a new journey for learning in its own right -- began.

Quoted from Old Time Wesley This coming from the guy who posts a pair of breasts in anger when Andy wouldn't change her Tanuki.

Yes.  Although I was unable to convince Don of my reasoning for that action, I still believe that I did the right thing.  Would I do it again?  No.  But I still believe in the point which I was trying to prove, and realising that that wasn't the right way to prove that point was a learning experience, and because I learned my lesson, that's why it was the right thing for me to do and I'm glad I did it.

Quoted from Old Time Wesley You are just mad that I am finally being honest about certain things and this was brought to my attention because of WHERE you reported the post. If you want to act all high and mighty, do so but don't talk to me about morals and dignity.

Huh?  What are you finally being honest about?  And why would honesty cause me to be mad?  I like honesty.  And why can't we discuss morals and dignity in a thread about rules?  Morals and dignity the reason for a lot of rules.

Quoted from Old Time Wesley Glad you came out of hiding to explain such childish actions. Instead of coming to me like a real man.

No, I wasn't hiding -- I've been busy lately.  Reporting that avatar was a mature and responsible thing for me to do.  My only regret is that I was hesitant.  But I was only hesitant because I knew it would spawn an annoying debate.

Quoted from Alan_Holman Yes.  The character did a great thing; he set out and learned about the world from experience -- rather than from books and observation and speculation -- and created his own wisdom.  He went from naive to wise through that film.  Although I don't agree with all of the lessons he learned on his journey, I think that the important lesson from the film is that only when a person takes their own journey and draws their own conclusions can that person truly begin to grow.  I think that the movie FRITZ THE CAT ended when his true adulthood -- a new journey for learning in its own right -- began.

Wait, I'm sorry Alan, what were you saying?

Quoted Text No, I wasn't hiding -- I've been busy lately.  Reporting that avatar was a mature and responsible thing for me to do.  My only regret is that I was hesitant.  But I was only hesitant because I knew it would spawn an annoying debate.

The only annoying debate is why you keep posting. The mature and responsible thing for you to do is to become a member or delete your account and make us all happy.

It is obvious to the regulars that you do not care about anything or anyone but yourself and the feeling is mutual.

You only come around when you need reads on your rewrites that shadow in comparison to the originals and in return you never do anything for those people. You send out chain letters and tell us it is our honor to read your work... I feel sorry for you.

Quoted from Alan_Holman And why would honesty cause me to be mad?  I like honesty.

I recall my honesty really pissing you off.  Do you remember your responses when I reviewed Banana Chan?

Quoted from Alan_Holman You see no story?  Are you blind?!  The cat can freakin' talk!  She loves a guy named James, while this guy named Ryone looms in her past!  A kid called her "grannie!"

and

Quoted from Alan_Holman It's the first anime ever, to cover the Buraku issue bluntly!  That fact alone should give human rights activists orgasms!  Ignorant schmuck.

and

Quoted from Alan_Holman The first twenty episodes of Banana Chan tell the most epic tragedy about unrequited love which anyone has ever written in the history of literature.  You sir are an idiot.

Yeah, you like honesty.


Phil