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deathpixie) wrote2002-01-29 05:53 pm
deathpixie) wrote2002-01-29 05:53 pm
You go to work for the day and look what happens...
Just finished ploughing through the whole CBFFA thing... man, you lot have been busy little ficcers, haven't you? I'm not going to say much about the issue beyond this:
1) No-one, no-one deserves to be personally abused. Especially when they're doing to a job no-one else wanted or was interested in. That's flaming, and last time I looked, flaming was considered a major no-no in the community. So since when has it been all right to flame Dex?
2) I have nothing against movieverse (Dyce's movieverse stories are amongst my favourites), but like Dex says, you have to draw the line somewhere. This year it was drawn at non-X alternate media. See point 3).
3) Perhaps, in future, a post can be made on the Scratching Post or FBOTL or somewhere outlining proposed categories - because they do change, slightly, every year as the face of fanficdom changes - giving people the chance to express their opinions, final decision to the editor. The problem here is that people are trying to protest against aspects of the CBFFAs when nominations have already begun. I would have suggested this earlier, but there's no predicting just where the offence will be taken at any one CBFFA. Last year it was because it was considered simply a "popularity contest", this year it's alternate versions of comics. Next year? Who knows? People never fail to amaze me with their ability to find fault.
4) "He has a right to criticise who has a heart to help." I don't know how many times I've quoted this Abe Lincoln saying since I found it, but it still holds. You want something changed, then get involved. Enough of the pointless whining from the sidelines already. It's easy to potshots and then when called on them, say, "Well, I'm not really involved with the whole thing because I think it's silly", but why the hell should anyone pay the least bit of attention to you? It's like the Subreality debate - and I'm firmly resisting opening up that tin o' worms - put up or shut up, and let the rest of us do our thing if it's so far beneath you. We're having fun down here.
5) I've been involved in two (I think!) previous CBFFAs. One at least, but my memory is telling me I did another. Or was written into it, at least. I'm definitely involved in this year's. I think the whole deal is a huge benefit to the community, from giving people an idea of good stuff to read, to giving writers who don't always get a lot of feedback at the time, a bit of recognition. There's people who would love to see the CBFFAs die the death, but I think they serve a purpose, if only to let people know what we consider good writing in as public a fashion as possible.
And, provisionally, on the grounds that I'm not sure what I'm doing next year yet, I'm going to throw my hat into the ring. As long as there's a techie person around (cause I suck at that stuff *g*), I'm offering to be on the editorial team next year.
And that's all I'm goig to say on the matter, unless of course someone says something I can't possibly not respond to. ;)
***
On the less political, somewhat-less uneven ground of my personal life, I'm coming out of my funk. Those of you with calendars will probably notice a certain regularity to these funks - I really need to get back onto the evening primrose oil. *makes note to go to the health food shop tomorrow and purchase same* Not saying my funks are entirely PMT - I'm not that bad, even at my worst - just that it tends to tip the balance. So, I'm feeling better, although the twinges in my stomach are ominous as far as cramps go.
Apologies for the TMI. ;)
Anyway, work was pretty bearable today. Missed my morning swim on the basis I was infernally tempted to stay up late last night - "The Wish" was the Buffy repeat last night, and is possibly my favourite ep - and when the alarm went off at 6.30 I exercised judicius use of the snooze button. Depending on how bad I'm cramping tomorrow, I'll try again.
Tai chi classes start next Wednesday, once a week, not far from the new court and my dad's Vietnam Vet's club. I'm really looking forward to it, as are my back and neck and shoulders - I'm getting to the point I'm considering paying for a massage, if only so the blood will start circulating up there again.
Hell week ahead of us court-wise. John Hardy's back, and he's not going to be happy when he sees the size of the list. We're getting in a second magistrate on Thursday and Friday to do another committal to trial (arson, this time), which means Paula and I will both be in court on Thursday, leaving Peter to deal with the unruly hordes. *chuckles* And people wonder how it is I'm so patient with fanficcers? You try facing down an irate defendant who has several priors for assault and other anti-social behaviour and who has decided to blame you for everything that has gone wrong in his life. *grins* You guys are pussies. ;)
I'm planning a "look after BRM" night tonight. He starts his first day of teaching tomorrow - he's still not back from his staff day - and he'll need the support. And it's in my interests too. No, I'm not backing down or giving in or anything like that - I'd do this for any friend/housemate who was facing a stressful day in a new job in a new career. If he does well, he'll start feeling better about himself, ergo, he will want to move out when the time comes. And he'll have the resources to. If he has a crap day and tosses the job in, he'll be even more depressed and won't have anywhere to go and I'll be stuck with him. See my reasoning here? Besides, he really does deserve a break. So I'm making dinner (something not requiring large amounts of heat, since it's still really hot here), and giving him as much attention as he wants/needs.
And on that note, off I go. :)
***
Edit note: Amendment made to the above to correct an error on my part. Sorry, Ki.
1) No-one, no-one deserves to be personally abused. Especially when they're doing to a job no-one else wanted or was interested in. That's flaming, and last time I looked, flaming was considered a major no-no in the community. So since when has it been all right to flame Dex?
2) I have nothing against movieverse (Dyce's movieverse stories are amongst my favourites), but like Dex says, you have to draw the line somewhere. This year it was drawn at non-X alternate media. See point 3).
3) Perhaps, in future, a post can be made on the Scratching Post or FBOTL or somewhere outlining proposed categories - because they do change, slightly, every year as the face of fanficdom changes - giving people the chance to express their opinions, final decision to the editor. The problem here is that people are trying to protest against aspects of the CBFFAs when nominations have already begun. I would have suggested this earlier, but there's no predicting just where the offence will be taken at any one CBFFA. Last year it was because it was considered simply a "popularity contest", this year it's alternate versions of comics. Next year? Who knows? People never fail to amaze me with their ability to find fault.
4) "He has a right to criticise who has a heart to help." I don't know how many times I've quoted this Abe Lincoln saying since I found it, but it still holds. You want something changed, then get involved. Enough of the pointless whining from the sidelines already. It's easy to potshots and then when called on them, say, "Well, I'm not really involved with the whole thing because I think it's silly", but why the hell should anyone pay the least bit of attention to you? It's like the Subreality debate - and I'm firmly resisting opening up that tin o' worms - put up or shut up, and let the rest of us do our thing if it's so far beneath you. We're having fun down here.
5) I've been involved in two (I think!) previous CBFFAs. One at least, but my memory is telling me I did another. Or was written into it, at least. I'm definitely involved in this year's. I think the whole deal is a huge benefit to the community, from giving people an idea of good stuff to read, to giving writers who don't always get a lot of feedback at the time, a bit of recognition. There's people who would love to see the CBFFAs die the death, but I think they serve a purpose, if only to let people know what we consider good writing in as public a fashion as possible.
And, provisionally, on the grounds that I'm not sure what I'm doing next year yet, I'm going to throw my hat into the ring. As long as there's a techie person around (cause I suck at that stuff *g*), I'm offering to be on the editorial team next year.
And that's all I'm goig to say on the matter, unless of course someone says something I can't possibly not respond to. ;)
***
On the less political, somewhat-less uneven ground of my personal life, I'm coming out of my funk. Those of you with calendars will probably notice a certain regularity to these funks - I really need to get back onto the evening primrose oil. *makes note to go to the health food shop tomorrow and purchase same* Not saying my funks are entirely PMT - I'm not that bad, even at my worst - just that it tends to tip the balance. So, I'm feeling better, although the twinges in my stomach are ominous as far as cramps go.
Apologies for the TMI. ;)
Anyway, work was pretty bearable today. Missed my morning swim on the basis I was infernally tempted to stay up late last night - "The Wish" was the Buffy repeat last night, and is possibly my favourite ep - and when the alarm went off at 6.30 I exercised judicius use of the snooze button. Depending on how bad I'm cramping tomorrow, I'll try again.
Tai chi classes start next Wednesday, once a week, not far from the new court and my dad's Vietnam Vet's club. I'm really looking forward to it, as are my back and neck and shoulders - I'm getting to the point I'm considering paying for a massage, if only so the blood will start circulating up there again.
Hell week ahead of us court-wise. John Hardy's back, and he's not going to be happy when he sees the size of the list. We're getting in a second magistrate on Thursday and Friday to do another committal to trial (arson, this time), which means Paula and I will both be in court on Thursday, leaving Peter to deal with the unruly hordes. *chuckles* And people wonder how it is I'm so patient with fanficcers? You try facing down an irate defendant who has several priors for assault and other anti-social behaviour and who has decided to blame you for everything that has gone wrong in his life. *grins* You guys are pussies. ;)
I'm planning a "look after BRM" night tonight. He starts his first day of teaching tomorrow - he's still not back from his staff day - and he'll need the support. And it's in my interests too. No, I'm not backing down or giving in or anything like that - I'd do this for any friend/housemate who was facing a stressful day in a new job in a new career. If he does well, he'll start feeling better about himself, ergo, he will want to move out when the time comes. And he'll have the resources to. If he has a crap day and tosses the job in, he'll be even more depressed and won't have anywhere to go and I'll be stuck with him. See my reasoning here? Besides, he really does deserve a break. So I'm making dinner (something not requiring large amounts of heat, since it's still really hot here), and giving him as much attention as he wants/needs.
And on that note, off I go. :)
***
Edit note: Amendment made to the above to correct an error on my part. Sorry, Ki.