| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Canklefish |
Posted - 06/30/2007 : 19:31:30
Here's a question that's been burning me up since I joined the site back in March..... How the hell do some users get benign and banal reviews pushed thru, sometimes 5-8 at a time when the reviews I've poured over for minutes at a time(hehehe) are continuously kicked back in my face. You wanna submit a thread praising the MERPs, well write one about the users who help drive this site....
Sure, the simple and convenient response would be "Well, you're reviews must simply suck, if users are getting under your skin... hell you've only been a member since March, quit your fuckin' crying", but I also sumbit this.... Since March I've managed to climb pretty high, even with the 20 submission limit, and I'm a little upset when I log into the site and see 7-8 reviews for Shrek the III , none of which have a chance of 'flying'. Hell, the review(ONE, 1) I wrote for this film is as good as many reviews melded together, yet they all seemed to get thru. Here's my theory... some reviewers are actually the same person, logging in and voting for the boring, lame and banal reviews they write in an attempt to climb the FWFR ladder.
I know my stance will not be a popular one, especially for the first thread I've posted to, but hell.... I can't be the only one who's noticed the reviews that make it thru, when quality ones are kicked back for seemingly no reason. Check my track record before you respond to this, and tell me if I'm correct or if this hangover I'm nursing is making me act crazy.
I know this thread will spark unnecessary drama on a site that I love to visit and contribute to, but I will keep silent no longer. And this will not be submitted under Alan Smithee's name, that guy gets all the crap thrown at him.
Thank-you for your time and understanding in this matter...
Damn, I just really wanted to come back and edit this B.S. Not continue it. See page 5 or 7 for complete contrition....
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| Canklefish |
Posted - 09/01/2007 : 09:14:46
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Originally posted by CankleFetish
Here's a question that's been burning me up since I joined the site back in February..... How the hell do sorry-ass users get benign and banal reviews pushed thru, sometimes 5-8 at a time, when the reviews I've poured over for minutes at a time(hehehe) are continuously kicked back in my face? You wanna submit a thread praising the MERPs, well write one about the users who help drive this site....
Sure, the simple and convenient response would be "Well, you're reviews must simply suck, if individual users are getting under your skin..... hell you've only been a member since Feb, quit your fuckin' crying', but I also sumbit this.... Since Feb I've managed to climb pretty high, even with the 20 submission limit, and I'm a little upset when I log into the site and see 7-8 boring-ass reviews for Shrek the III on the 'latest reviews' board, none of which have a chance of 'flying'. Hell, the review(ONE, 1) I wrote for this film is better than most melded together, yet they all seemed to get thru. @#%^%&^%!!
I know my stance won't be a popular one, especially for the first thread I've posted to, but hell.... I can't be the only one who's noticed the benign reviews that make it thru, when quality ones are kicked back for seemingly no reason. Check my track reecord before you respond to this, and tell me if I'm correct or if this hangover I'm nursing is making me to act crazy.
I know this thread will spark unnecessary drama on a site that I love to visit and contribute to, but I will keep silent no longer. And, this will not be submitted under Alan Smithee's name, that guy gets all the crap thrown at him.
Thank-you for your time and understanding in this matter...
I couldn't find the 'edit' button or the one labelled 'unsend' for that matter, but I wanted to come back and make further amends. I'm revisiting this after many weeks, 'cuz I still wanna clear the air(I know it may be too late). To completely delete this, tho, would take away from my initial concerns, while undermining the RAGE expressed at my original post. God, I hope this doesn't bump this banal thread to the front page... many other topics need addressing.... Once again, I apologize for actually naming names in the original post....
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| Beanmimo |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 14:01:17
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Makes Margaret Thatcher seem like an attractive chick. 
I'm sure she's get kick ass cankles of her own at this stage. |
| Sean |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 13:37:40
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Originally posted by Beanmimo
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Originally posted by Se�n
Yikes!  I knew what a fetish was, but had no idea what a cankle was. So I looked it up. 
 
sends shivers down my cankles.
Makes Margaret Thatcher seem like an attractive chick. |
| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 10:17:11
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Originally posted by Se�n
Yikes! I knew what a fetish was, but had no idea what a cankle was. So I looked it up.
I'd forgotten that. Now I'll have to think of that whenver I see C.F.'s name.  |
| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 10:16:18
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Originally posted by Tori
I wasn't on bedrest because of my problems actually but problems with the baby, but being in bed for seven months made my chronic situation worse.
I had no idea at the time that it was over such a long period. That must have been extremely hard to take. But, as you say, it was worth it. |
| Beanmimo |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 09:00:53
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Originally posted by Se�n
Yikes! I knew what a fetish was, but had no idea what a cankle was. So I looked it up.
sends shivers down my cankles. |
| Sean |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 04:33:06
Yikes! I knew what a fetish was, but had no idea what a cankle was. So I looked it up. |
| w22dheartlivie |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 22:47:49
Tori, honey. You are NOT a Debbie Downer. You are a Mary Sunshine! |
| Tori |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 22:20:12
I hate it when people are judgmental of others like they were with your Mom...you never know what is going on. I'm glad that he has had some relief with the steroids. I hope the side effects have lessened over time.
I wasn't on bedrest because of my problems actually but problems with the baby, but being in bed for seven months made my chronic situation worse. It was so worth it, though. I have great children.
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| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 17:24:06
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Originally posted by Tori
I'm so sorry that your brother suffers. Is it recent or has it been a long battle? It's hard to see someone you love in pain and discouraged.
Since he was born. He used to have to be greased up and wrapped in bandages like in The Singing Detective. It's not as bad now, but only because he is always on quite strong steroids and other treatments which have side effects. Anyway, he's happier with that than when the psoriasis was unchecked. When we were little, strangers would always be glaring at my mum because they thought she had let her child get horribly sunburnt.
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Pregnancy was difficult, there were complications with my last and I am pretty sure I posted about it here but perhaps not, but I was on bedrest for seven months.
Yes, you did mention it, but I didn't realise thaty it was so bad, so long or because of your own health - I thought it was 'just' a difficult pregnancy. Anyway, I am sure that it seems worth it now, both to have your daughter yourself and for your son's sake. I am also sure that they will be fully understanding when they are a bit older. |
| Tori |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 16:56:52
For those who don't know who Debbie Downer is, she is from SNL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBZw2UGXuGI |
| Tori |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 16:55:15
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Originally posted by Salopian
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Originally posted by Tori
If I had to choose between friends and family I would choose family, but it would be nice to have both! Especially as an only child.
You're right. I definitely appreciate having a brother, and at least you know that your children have got each other.
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The health issues are difficult, a muscle disorder and arthritis and also insomnia but I've had them for years and I'm trying not to let them rule my life.
I can empathise with how difficult this is. My brother has quite severe psoriasis with associated joint problems, and it really gets it down at times, especially when he cannot do things that other people take for granted. It must have made being pregnant (and must make lifting the children etc.) much harder than for most people.
Anyway, I hope that reading this site can lift your spirits when you are feeling down.
I'm so glad they have each other. I'm especially glad we decided to have another baby when we did because it coincided with the discovery of my son's health problems and I think she has been a real distraction and a good friend when he couldn't go out and make some for himself.
I'm so sorry that your brother suffers. Is it recent or has it been a long battle? It's hard to see someone you love in pain and discouraged.
Pregnancy was difficult, there were complications with my last and I am pretty sure I posted about it here but perhaps not, but I was on bedrest for seven months. I did a lot of FWFRing. :) This site has been a perfect distraction, and a perfect place to feel at home. Daily life is hard, there are days I can't get out of bed but I have such a great life, it will all be okay. Sometimes the kids don't understand but someday they will know I did my best.
Man I have a bad habit of being the Debbie Downer here.  |
| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 10:28:48
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Originally posted by Tori
If I had to choose between friends and family I would choose family, but it would be nice to have both! Especially as an only child.
You're right. I definitely appreciate having a brother, and at least you know that your children have got each other.
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The health issues are difficult, a muscle disorder and arthritis and also insomnia but I've had them for years and I'm trying not to let them rule my life.
I can empathise with how difficult this is. My brother has quite severe psoriasis with associated joint problems, and it really gets it down at times, especially when he cannot do things that other people take for granted. It must have made being pregnant (and must make lifting the children etc.) much harder than for most people.
Anyway, I hope that reading this site can lift your spirits when you are feeling down. |
| Conan The Westy |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 10:26:29
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
[dagnabbit, now there's a big drawback to eMail -- it just won't send you some home-cooking ]
On the other hand it can protect you from my home cooking.  |
| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 10:20:35
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Originally posted by Sludge
political incorrectness. This is tolerated.
Not by everyone. |
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