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I don't think most are well-versed, unfortunately Larry Send a noteboard - 10/10/2010 06:52:49 PM
Insularity stifles interaction and creativity. At times, the level of discussion at this site is in variety akin to three generations' worth of incestual unions gathering together for a country dance. If it weren't for say a half-dozen people (I'm maybe being too generous with that number), then how long would it take for the hoi polloi here to become aware of certain emerging trends in fiction? Since I never posted about it here, but I bet no more than 2-3 at this site even know that I'm up for an award that will be awarded at the Capclave Convention in two weeks and that is minor in comparison to knowing which are the "hottest" books of the past couple of years :P

I'm not sure that's a very fair criticism of the people of this site. I think it's a fair criticism of the activity, but there are a number of people who for whatever reason choose not to partake in the discussions about the emerging trends, etc, even though they are quite well versed in those subjects.


Most of those I've seen who are aware of discussions and "hot topics" elsewhere appear to be those who are only secondarily active at this site compared to others they initiate and/or participate. All I have to do is point to the anemic participation in the recent awards thread at the Books MB and the excuses given.
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

Je suis méchant.
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>: [ So apparently none of us were good enough for wotmania.... - 09/10/2010 08:33:46 PM 2102 Views
That's pretty rank. - 09/10/2010 08:36:02 PM 1290 Views
I want to know more about this! - 09/10/2010 08:36:02 PM 1147 Views
Re: I want to know more about this! - 09/10/2010 10:32:24 PM 1128 Views
What the hell - 09/10/2010 10:51:32 PM 1161 Views
wrong spot, sorry *NM* - 10/10/2010 12:57:07 AM 517 Views
Someone had already pointed this out in the other thread from a while back. It's bullshit. - 09/10/2010 08:48:27 PM 1072 Views
Huh. I completely missed that. - 09/10/2010 08:49:52 PM 1249 Views
I bet you say that a lot, Beks. *NM* - 09/10/2010 09:01:22 PM 661 Views
Are you saying I need glasses? - 09/10/2010 09:02:28 PM 1089 Views
Sure....it's the lack of glasses.... *smirk* - 09/10/2010 09:23:12 PM 1122 Views
I'm glad you changed that. - 09/10/2010 09:05:25 PM 1161 Views
I changed it right after I posted it! - 09/10/2010 09:22:38 PM 1167 Views
nonsense. I will indulge in my internet RIGHT to nerdrage!!! *NM* - 09/10/2010 08:50:46 PM 631 Views
Oh, I'm not saying don't be mad over it and don't talk about it. - 09/10/2010 08:58:47 PM 1212 Views
yah, much as I don't like it, I can't be mad at Dragonmount. - 09/10/2010 09:01:04 PM 1113 Views
I like going over this again and again - 09/10/2010 10:37:43 PM 1163 Views
That's a little bit bum! - 09/10/2010 09:01:21 PM 972 Views
Yes - 10/10/2010 12:23:08 AM 1208 Views
Dear Snoop. - 10/10/2010 08:56:06 AM 1245 Views
Dear Mr. J Jiggyson - 10/10/2010 04:18:19 PM 1060 Views
For what it's worth, after A Memory of Light comes out Dragonmount will go down like a rock. - 09/10/2010 09:44:27 PM 1197 Views
Right, like Planet Tolkien did after the Silmarillion. - 10/10/2010 02:28:01 AM 1104 Views
I essentially totally disagree with everything you said and its underlying premises. *NM* - 10/10/2010 05:36:01 AM 603 Views
I know. - 10/10/2010 05:58:59 AM 939 Views
Amen! *NM* - 10/10/2010 03:02:13 AM 639 Views
I hate capitalism! - 09/10/2010 11:38:38 PM 1104 Views
Has anyone asked Jason why he did this? - 09/10/2010 11:50:53 PM 1091 Views
Wait, I don't understand - 10/10/2010 12:02:54 AM 1230 Views
Mike wanted to move on with his life - 10/10/2010 04:17:45 AM 1142 Views
I just messaged dragonmount on twitter! - 10/10/2010 12:02:56 AM 1002 Views
sure as hell fuckin' better. *NM* - 10/10/2010 01:41:18 AM 676 Views
<3 - 10/10/2010 02:45:46 AM 1113 Views
But but but but! - 10/10/2010 03:45:54 AM 1111 Views
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I'm not a member of dragonmount or any of their extensions. - 10/10/2010 08:40:08 AM 1077 Views
Bloody Hell! - 12/10/2010 08:52:14 AM 1177 Views
Cor blimey! - 12/10/2010 11:31:47 AM 1395 Views
Why would he name his movie site wotmania? *NM* - 10/10/2010 12:12:09 AM 593 Views
He didn't, it just redirects there. And judging by the Twitter comment that wasn't on purpose. *NM* - 10/10/2010 12:57:04 AM 636 Views
Never mind me. *NM* - 10/10/2010 03:04:38 AM 715 Views
Hm. That's special. - 10/10/2010 01:38:58 AM 1012 Views
I'm not angry at anyone. Wotmania died aug 2009. - 10/10/2010 02:04:57 AM 959 Views
It doesn't matter *why* it was wrong, it just was - 10/10/2010 02:54:07 AM 1027 Views
Point taken. And I am sorry for the loss of Wotmania, the way it used to be. - 10/10/2010 08:15:59 AM 1029 Views
*throws chocolate fudge at you* - 10/10/2010 11:34:42 AM 993 Views
*returns fire w/ Marshmallow shooter!!* - 10/10/2010 01:32:10 PM 1094 Views
*opens mouth* - 12/10/2010 01:51:51 PM 1030 Views
Um, sure that's a good idea...? - 16/10/2010 01:08:57 PM 1052 Views
This is how I feel. - 10/10/2010 03:30:30 PM 1066 Views
Amen. *NM* - 10/10/2010 03:34:38 PM 526 Views
Hahahaha it's fixed - 10/10/2010 04:00:11 AM 1185 Views
Reply posted from my iPhone! *NM* - 10/10/2010 12:56:22 PM 636 Views
Re: >: [ So apparently none of us were good enough for wotmania.... - 10/10/2010 05:33:00 AM 1190 Views
Hi guys. *NM* - 10/10/2010 05:33:25 AM 492 Views
Ugh. Apparently I have no idea how to use this forum. LOL. *NM* - 10/10/2010 05:33:57 AM 601 Views
Thanks for fixing it Jason *NM* - 10/10/2010 05:47:31 AM 663 Views
Too much bitterness yet. - 10/10/2010 06:11:42 AM 1063 Views
Well... - 10/10/2010 06:47:49 AM 1168 Views
I guess maybe that's fair. - 10/10/2010 06:55:07 AM 1077 Views
Insularity has been a problem for years now - 10/10/2010 07:23:10 AM 1059 Views
Re: Insularity has been a problem for years now - 10/10/2010 05:44:27 PM 1081 Views
I don't think most are well-versed, unfortunately - 10/10/2010 06:52:49 PM 867 Views
Fair enough - 10/10/2010 08:03:19 PM 987 Views
Hah! - 10/10/2010 08:04:24 PM 1051 Views
You should - 13/10/2010 03:10:13 AM 944 Views
Attraction and Retention - 14/10/2010 08:40:34 AM 1311 Views
*reads this with her seven eyes on her five heads* - 14/10/2010 08:29:51 AM 991 Views
With apologies for the delay. - 16/10/2010 12:22:44 PM 951 Views
Re: Well... - 10/10/2010 11:05:57 AM 999 Views
Please hurry. - 16/10/2010 12:43:09 PM 1014 Views
Dear Jason: - 10/10/2010 08:44:47 AM 1024 Views
This. - 10/10/2010 11:27:36 AM 1434 Views
I don't agree. - 10/10/2010 11:40:25 AM 1123 Views
Re: I don't agree. - 10/10/2010 11:44:05 AM 1134 Views
There is email... Or the Dragonmount forums... - 10/10/2010 11:53:42 AM 953 Views
Agreed. - 16/10/2010 01:21:50 PM 1094 Views
You agree with sense, sir - 17/10/2010 06:33:48 AM 1349 Views
Always, wise Wongers, always. - 17/10/2010 06:35:33 PM 1217 Views
this is why I did not. - 10/10/2010 04:42:04 PM 939 Views
I agree. - 10/10/2010 01:52:27 PM 905 Views
And now Jason is free to make his own choices with the domain... *NM* - 12/10/2010 11:30:54 AM 584 Views
Yes. - 13/10/2010 12:14:07 AM 1094 Views
Never fear WONGERS is here!! - 14/10/2010 09:07:44 AM 1195 Views
awesome smiley - 14/10/2010 02:17:08 PM 1065 Views
Thanks for the explanation, Jason! - 10/10/2010 08:50:40 AM 1224 Views
Hi - 10/10/2010 11:38:13 AM 1201 Views
Re: Hi - 10/10/2010 01:29:48 PM 1260 Views
Stupid browser cache! - 11/10/2010 03:01:09 PM 1174 Views
Thank you for coming here and clearing things up - 10/10/2010 04:50:03 PM 1130 Views
Very well said. - 16/10/2010 02:11:09 PM 1073 Views
I second what both LadyLorraine and jiggy said above. *NM* - 10/10/2010 11:09:21 AM 643 Views

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