Maggers Wrote:It's one thing to write a book report. It's another thing to post it on Wikipedia. That's hubris.
Yeah, I kind of agree with you there. Wikipedia is my main source of information and it ought to be kept purely informative and professional.
So who wants to volunteer to go in there and clean up the book description?
ccosborne3 Wrote:Yeah, I kind of agree with you there. Wikipedia is my main source of information and it ought to be kept purely informative and professional.
So who wants to volunteer to go in there and clean up the book description?
You're kidding...right...ccos...:eek:
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:You're kidding...right...ccos...:eek:
Nope, It's gotta be done Bluesman. I'd do it myself but my writing would make Spaz's look like a magnum opus.
I'm talking about some gentle editing. Everybody needs an editor. FPW himself had 2 or 3 spelling errors in the ARC of Bloodline. 
Happens to the best of em'.
Happens to the best of em'.
This post was last modified: 04-02-2007, 07:19 PM by ccosborne3.
ccosborne3 Wrote:...At least the guy (or gal) cared enough to try.
Since I always root for the underdog little guy, Ill be sticking with the Spaz.
That's all well and good, but someone like this kid should find a space to post reviews (like this website) where you're not expected to be an expert and where people won't go to get some valid information.
I go to Wikipedia for some solid data on any given subject. I know Wikipedia is written by contributors, and there is a disclaimer at the top of the NIGHTWORLD entry. But that review does not entice a reader to delve into either NIGHTWORLD or the Adversary Cycle.
So, while it's great for kids to learn to write decent English and provide cogent analyses of whatever they've read, don't post it on Widipedia as if it's from an expert. Keep it in the classroom or on a viable website made for the purpose of sharing opinions.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
Ah, you haven't read my John Kerry like flip-flop yet.
ccosborne3 Wrote:Ah, you haven't read my John Kerry like flip-flop yet.
You crack me up. I hadn't read your Kerry-like flip before I posted. Yeah, his NIGHTWORLD entry does need cleaning up...lots of cleaning up.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
ccosborne3 Wrote:Since I always root for the underdog little guy, Ill be sticking with the Spaz.
I think I just found my new catchphrase....!
I just thrust my throbbing hubris into the mix and gave it a hack-job of an edit.
Anybody wants me I'll be hanging with the Spaz.
bones weep tedium Wrote:I think I just found my new catchphrase....!
I just thrust my throbbing hubris into the mix and gave it a hack-job of an edit.
Anybody wants me I'll be hanging with the Spaz.
Ha! Hey Bones, whats the significance of your handle? I've been wondering about it ever since you signed on.
ccosborne3 Wrote:Ha! Hey Bones, whats the significance of your handle? I've been wondering about it ever since you signed on.
Not constantly you understand. Just every now and then.
