The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post

***Gilthalion*** · 08-02-2001, 05:43 PM

<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hobbitus Emeritus
Posts: 539</TD><TD><img src=http://home.att.net/~robertwgardner/lotrmap.gif WIDTH=60 HEIGHT=60></TD></TR></TABLE>
Re: Sorry everyone

Not a problem. I've deleted the pertaining posts. Forgiven, forgotten.

I've thought about your suggestion to send back posts with an editorial critique. Unfortunately, when a game like this picks up steam, there's no time for that, since several folk may post in a single day.

If I can, I will simply edit the post and release it. If you want to save your writing, please make and save a copy before you post it. Then, if there are changes, you can consult your draft and see what was done.

Sometimes it's very little. Sometimes it's a lot. Sometimes it's unusable. I've taken the time to completely rewrite such posts and have then had to take still more time to deal with the individual. Our system works well, edit/delete & release.

I make changes for grammar mistakes that mar the reader's understanding. I don't pick up on all of them, sometimes I'm editing very swiftly.

I make changes if a player abuses or misuses another player's character.

I make changes for the sake of continuity, both within the story and with the greater Tolkein Legendarium.

If there is a good cause, I can revisit a decision, in which case, you'll want to have your saved draft ready.

</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000006>Gilthali on</A> at: 8/2/01 7:52:17 pm

08-02-2001, 05:43 PM	#19
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hobbitus Emeritus Posts: 539</TD><TD><img src=http://home.att.net/~robertwgardner/lotrmap.gif WIDTH=60 HEIGHT=60></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Sorry everyone Not a problem. I've deleted the pertaining posts. Forgiven, forgotten. I've thought about your suggestion to send back posts with an editorial critique. Unfortunately, when a game like this picks up steam, there's no time for that, since several folk may post in a single day. If I can, I will simply edit the post and release it. If you want to save your writing, please make and save a copy before you post it. Then, if there are changes, you can consult your draft and see what was done. Sometimes it's very little. Sometimes it's a lot. Sometimes it's unusable. I've taken the time to completely rewrite such posts and have then had to take still more time to deal with the individual. Our system works well, edit/delete & release. I make changes for grammar mistakes that mar the reader's understanding. I don't pick up on all of them, sometimes I'm editing very swiftly. I make changes if a player abuses or misuses another player's character. I make changes for the sake of continuity, both within the story and with the greater Tolkein Legendarium. If there is a good cause, I can revisit a decision, in which case, you'll want to have your saved draft ready. </p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000006>Gilthali on</A> at: 8/2/01 7:52:17 pm __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!