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I think that it could be worth a shot. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I was encouraged by your discussion with @"Tobias" starting here: https://the...

I agree there wouldn't be the same narrow time frame; the frenetic rush to read, comment and vote. Some would welcome that. I know I would. I doubt I ...

Thoughts welcome. Following a discussion in the Shoutbox re Short Story Competition and apparent lack of interest: :up: Wonder what the story writers ...

Admirable :smile:

:up:

Short and sweet. Neither was I much. Now I am. Such is life.

. :up: Wonder what the story writers think ? As well as the competition - an opportunity all year round ? I would like to see a distinct Short Story s...

Let's do it :up: But where...?

Just what I was looking for, thanks :fire: It sounds like you have knowledge and experience re philosophy and literature ? Philosophy of Literature......

Intriguing. A game you play ? :chin:

I don't.

You're right. Glad I checked in for that :wink:

Ya wee de'il :naughty:

You're right. It's about priorities of time and energy devoted to whatever projects you have in mind. The short stories distracted me from a whole lot...

Yes. I think that it's obvious that most people aren't interested. I don't want them to go to hell, I want to know why they don't see the value.

No. There is no assumption about anyone falling short. Just curious about the seeming lack of interest and support for 15 authors. I wonder about the ...

Understood. I'm not a fan of competitions and voting either. However, I swallowed my distaste and gave it a few second chances. Overall, I've enjoyed ...

How many people have read the short stories ? Then voted ? Answer: 15. There are 15 stories. Most authors won't vote for their own, so others have sho...

:scream: :gasp: :chin: Where in the world do you live ? According to profile: Location is 'presiding the metaphysical court of law'. Curiously cool :c...

Mystical, mythical Maria. Can't wait until the author reveals all :pray:

Yes, way cool :cool: It still sticks in my mind, even mentioning it in my Plum Pie story comments ! A determined Oscar would eat it all up. Plum pie, ...

Interesting take. But quite wrong, methinks... The Captain was lying in agony and helpless. You don't think he woulda flipped his own sack if he could...

Yeah. Hubble-bubble, toil and trouble. Witchery-woo, boo-hoo :scream: For sure, she's had her share of woes but not all the visitations seem to cause ...

Time for a closer read ? See bolds.

Looks like more time is needed to fulfil voting requirements :up: For at least 2 readers so far...

Well then, an extension is necessary. :up:

You can still do that without an extension to voting time !

Hands up all those who aren't interested in the short story competition ! Put the questions re extension in the Shoutbox ?

Does that mean you haven't already voted ?

The only people who might need an extension are those who have still to read all short stories; and want to participate in the poll. If you don't hear...

The telling of the creative process is fun to hear... a bit mysterious...perhaps we shouldn't poke...? Talking about that... and pies... Come on all y...

Not to your taste ? :razz:

Another story to inpiethize with... Luther Ingram - If lovin you is wrong i don't wanna be right https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nWAUCVbnDUg

For sure, you can lurv an American pie :heart: but will it love you back... :broken:

Heat as in emotional heat. Sometimes it can take over and dull the thinking process. More heat than light...

Yes, that is a possibility. 'What's behind it all' could be worms best left alone in an unopened can. For all concerned. Otherwise, if there are philo...

I like to think I have but I got it so very wrong last time :yikes: I wonder if my comments are anywhere near the mark ? Time will tell...

Interesting to consider. The stated intentions of an author might be open to question. The story might have come from a different place...unknown...

Self discovery by writing/reading stories ? Sounds good to me. Wondering where 'that' came from...inspiration... Access to something other than the au...

One good reason, I suppose, to simply to read a story as is; without knowledge of author's intent ?

Playing with words - where you don't need or feel pressured to say anything in particular :cool: It never fails to amaze me what I find when I type in...

Indeed, dear scribbler. I look forward to the Big Reveal :smile:

Well, my simple question suddenly became more complex. Once stories are out there they are open to all kinds of interpretation; how readers relate. Mo...

Appreciate the encouragement but stop this unholy racket, my ears are bleeding :groan: I had thought to take a break from TPF before the competition. ...

Whatever. The whole thing has become a joke; no longer participating. Bye.

All is revealed. From@"jamalrob"

Again, the author (apparently a mod) need not be British to use the repeated phrase: 'an annoying fucking twat'. Just as an author needn't be racist i...

Indeed. 'Marco' is apparently a mod 'joke'. Baden would know if this is the case; he knows who all the authors are. The 'story' accepted without furth...

I didn't look at the About section but the article exposes them for what they are. At first glance, the website looks sane. Online self-improvement; s...

I mentioned earlier that it would have been good to have a split. ( as in Plum story). 1. The Grad 2. Mrs. G Now, I'm thinking that 3. a meet-up with ...