Looks like eplaya has served it's purpose

Post by **Eric** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:19 pm

BBadger wrote:I'm also happy that many English teachers/sites, etc. are also taking the approach that communicating is more important than ensuring that every rule is obeyed as in the old regime.

Exactly - if' you're going to be a stickler for proper grammar and sentence construction, how could you ever enjoy poetry? If you do enjoy poetry, how can you say you're a stickler for grammar and sentence construction?

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:53 pm

well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.

tatonka · Post by **tatonka** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:28 pm

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Post by **Eric** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:46 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.

It's sad, but it's also part of the life of a board. Think of the people that have come and gone since you've been here - personally, I joined shortly after this version went live, and I've seen some of my favorite posters leave in the last decade, but I've had new favorites come in. I took an almost two year break myself, others on here have done the same. Some leave and come back, some leave and move on. Tom has been a great addition to the board, I hope he'll be back, but I also hope that about all our wayward posters.

BBadger · Post by **BBadger** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:47 pm

Eric wrote:Exactly - if' you're going to be a stickler for proper grammar and sentence construction, how could you ever enjoy poetry? If you do enjoy poetry, how can you say you're a stickler for grammar and sentence construction?

Yeah, one would think that right? But unfortunately, even poetry can be ruined when taught: when the teachers are sticklers on meter and rhyme and all that stuff. Yeah, I know it's important to know those concepts, but for some teachers it's only about the regimented reading. Then kids, like myself, start expecting that these rules are what represent "poetry" and tune out. It really is a shame, and it's probably (among other reasons) why people only start appreciating reading these kinds of media when they're adults.

Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

We're only mirroring back his own affection for us. Anyway, he wasn't a total loss...

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:49 pm

I believe in the old saying that to successfully break the rules we must first know them. Great authors often break rules, and to wonderful effect. But it must be based on the same language, for that to work.

Not to brag, but.... (Oh heck, I'll brag if I want to!) I write for a magazine, and some years ago the Editor told me of this exchange between him and the proofreader:

Proofreader:
Oh Mr. Editor, I'm wondering about this sentence that Elliot has written. It just isn't quite right....

Editor (reads the sentence in question):
Doesn't matter if it is quite right or not. It's darned good writing.

Of course, I live for such praise -- and then I charge more!

I do believe that language is a living thing, and can be toyed with. And when I read older books, I see how it has changed. (Not always for the better.) But some, things are just wrong.

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:57 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.

I like Tom; he was one of the first personalities whose posts I enjoyed, and he's made me laugh more than a few times. I got to meet him this year and was happy about that. But if he's not feelin' it lately, I have to understand. There are a number of former ePlayans that I miss.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:23 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.

I like Tom, too. we've conflicted and agreed..........but see him on playa and he's all hugs and smiles..and you shoulda seen him on our first meeting in 08: he had promised me a shot of his absinthe, and, someone stole it!!! it ranted and ran all over the neighborhood, trying to find it, or any, to keep his promise.
That counts for a lot.

I hope he'll be back.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:57 pm

I should put in my two week's notice just to get everyone to say nice things about me.
Then, due to popular demand I'll reappear.

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:02 pm

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:21 pm

does it then follow, if we talk nice, you'll go away?

you pheromone exuding, trouser snake wielding, intellectually magnificent, greek statuesque hunk of manflesh!!!!!!!!!!!

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:32 pm

bro crush???

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:03 am

Oh yeah. When Ygmir
says that, I think I'm gonna slip out the back while no one's looking!

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:53 am

Eplaya ebbs and flows. Sometimes it is read only for me. And yeah, there's plenty of fine folks who have wandered away.

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:27 am

for the record, i was the first one to wish him well.

i was merely commenting on the 2 and half pages of Grammar correction without a mention of Mr. Servo.

he will be missed, i have no real beef with tom...He's a Burner, and he knows what he's doing out there, in the dust.

his fellow traveler on the other hand...

but i digress...none of my business...stepping back...Hope all is well and enjoy your Holiday Season if you are out there, lurking...

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:44 am

Savannah wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.
I like Tom; he was one of the first personalities whose posts I enjoyed, and he's made me laugh more than a few times. I got to meet him this year and was happy about that. But if he's not feelin' it lately, I have to understand. There are a number of former ePlayans that I miss.

It could be we went all grammatical as a way of coping with his departure, by focusing on the trivial.

Post by **Savannah** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:29 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
Savannah wrote:
Simon of the Playa wrote:well, i guess it's safe to assume that no one gives a shit that tom is gone...

carry on.
I like Tom; he was one of the first personalities whose posts I enjoyed, and he's made me laugh more than a few times. I got to meet him this year and was happy about that. But if he's not feelin' it lately, I have to understand. There are a number of former ePlayans that I miss.
It could be we went all grammatical as a way of coping with his departure, by focusing on the trivial.

I think there may also be some discomfort with departures in general. They conjure up a number of emotions ranging from happiness to indifference to sadness to mild (or greater) disbelief, depending on the interaction of two parties, and the expression of that emotion can seem pointless, ungracious, or perhaps just private; something best taken to message.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:17 pm

Tommy go bye bye. People sad.
Ice cream make better.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:45 am

jkisha wrote:He may not be posting, but he is logging in and lurking.

If I do, its not "hidden". I've just lost my appetite for this place...I really do care about a lot of you..especially YOU, mfcm! and ygmir..etc..

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:48 am

Oft times, in this day and age, spell check can be the culpret. Especially when one doesn't have/take the time to proofread. I find myself editing my Facebook posts after someone makes a comment and I actually re-read what I wrote.

#lazy #careless

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:58 am

"CULPRIT"

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:13 am

Simon of the Playa wrote:"CULPRIT"

snap.

Post by **Sham** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:24 pm

TomServo wrote:
jkisha wrote:He may not be posting, but he is logging in and lurking.
If I do, its not "hidden". I've just lost my appetite for this place...I really do care about a lot of you..especially YOU, mfcm! and ygmir..etc..

Hey TS, can you share with us who 'etc.' is please?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:03 pm

I'm just waiting for him to tell us what eplaya's purpose is. I"m a little fuzzy on that.

And I have a feeling I'm not on the list of fond...

Box Burner · Post by **Box Burner** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:48 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:I'm just waiting for him to tell us what eplaya's purpose is. I"m a little fuzzy on that.

And I have a feeling I'm not on the list of fond...

I doubt that you are the problem. Fishy. Most of us are ok, I'm sure. I think that it is just hard to ignore the resident troll sometimes. He does tend to be a bit obnoxious.

FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:50 pm

Since when did we need anyones approval?

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:45 pm

Box Burner wrote: I think that it is just hard to ignore the resident troll sometimes. He does tend to be a bit obnoxious.

Sorry...

H.G.Crosby · Post by **H.G.Crosby** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:08 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:
Box Burner wrote: I think that it is just hard to ignore the truth sometimes. it does tend to be a bit obnoxious.
I'm not Sorry...

fixed that for ya.

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:49 am

BBadger · Post by **BBadger** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:35 am

Box Burner wrote:I doubt that you are the problem. Fishy. Most of us are ok, I'm sure. I think that it is just hard to ignore the resident troll sometimes. He does tend to be a bit obnoxious.

I try to make the process as easy as possible with instructions in my signature!

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