As a treat, and to help you pass the time until I announce the title of the new book, the kindly folks at Harper Collins have come up with something that thrills me to the very core — a throwback to my childhood love of video arcades and all things Space Invaders...
http://www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/game/
Unbelievably awesome...
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«Oldest ‹Older 4201 – 4400 of 4768 Newer› Newest»(that is a nice story ^^ and true)
(He does have a good point there..
But I'd still do as I said.)
(I would most likely want to catch said illness. It would help them to share the experience, as well as what you said, Jaimie. However, if the roles were reversed and if I was the one who was terminally ill, I would not want my partner to get the illness.)
Liliana: ... Cheese?
Bethany: ... Okay.
Lily: *she approaches Manuel a few hours later*
(@Soph Mmm.. interesting. I think I'd agree.. I wouldn't want my loved one to get ill, but if they were ill then I'd volunteer myself to be ill.. )
Onwa: *nods* Indeed.
*kisses her gently, smiling*
Manuel: *is still working out, a slight coating of sweat on him as he runs on the running machine having used the rest of his equipment already*
(Back for a while!)
(Hey saoirse)
Hey, Seirsha.
(Sis!)
(Hey guys, how are you all?)
@chloe: :) He had the will to survive, because he wanted to see my sister at least one time after she was born ^_^
Meh.
What about you?
(@Saoirse fine. You?)
@seirsa: hey :) how are you? :) i am fine *smirks*
(*yawns and stretches and thinks about Rickyyy :)* *foes to do teeth quickly*)
(Good, good and good! *winks at Fera*)
(*Ricky again then forces myself to go do teeth*)
(aww that's amazing Fera!)
*Yawns*
...fine. I'll go to sleep.
I may just not have a lot of energy because of stress, lack of sleep and not having breakfast and lunch most days.
Night guys...
(*cuddles gemmy* night sis!)
Good night, Gem. *hugs warmly*
@sierra: *winks back* *smirks* i am very much glad to hear that :) did anything dun today? :)
@chloe: I know, he was amazing to survive and make a complete recovery :) I am very much glad i had been passed on those "strong will to live and make a change" genes :)
(Indeed, Jaimie.)
Liliana: That sounds disgusting.
Bethany: *she kisses her back* I love you, Silente.
Lily: *she hugs herself gently, whimpering a little* I... Think I've done?
(I will be back soon.)
(that is inspiring indeed ^^)
@gem: You should be as you were when i first met you ^_^ energetic and happy ^_^ don't focus on the bad stuff, just don't care about them ^_^ i know it's hard to do, but if you really want it, you can accomplish such a feat ^_^ *hugs tightly*
Onwa: *laughs slightly*
Perhaps.
*smiles*
I love you too, Mrs Bethany Tempest.
*grins*
Manuel: *looks up at her, quickly turning the machine down and then off*
Forgive me, I didn't hear you come in.
*smiles, grabbing a towel and patting his face gently with it before having a drink of water*
Shall we go buy some clothes for you now?
If I got hit by a car, was badly injured, or if I was terminally ill and was fighting for my life? I would give up. No point in someone who doesn't want to live taking up beds in the hospital and the chance of saving someone who does want to live...
*Nods grimly*
Night.
*leaves*
@gem: Hey now, you have so much to live for ^_^ you just don't recognize it :) *hugs tighter* goodnight, have nice dreams :)
@chloe: i am glad to have been an inspiration :) I strongly believe everyone has a purpose, if they want to have one :) I know my purpose in life, and i want to make everyone find it out :) *smirks*
(I know where my place is in love ^.^)
*life
(I've no idea what my purpose in life is..)
@chloe: I am glad to hear you have an aspiration :) I am very pleased indeed *smirks*
*hugs Gem* No...
@jai: it's okay, you're still young, you have a load of time to fins out :) you just have to look for it :) for a thing, a purpose you want to be done :)
(@Fera Mmm. Maybe I'll be the person to make consciousness transfers a thing.)
(I think I should be off now
nos da ^.^)
(Nos da Chloe!)
@jai: a very good and purposeful dream indeed ^_^ though...you need to do science for that, but you can do it if you want to :) *smiles*
Good night, Chloe...
(@Fera mmmm. Science. Yucky.)
*curls up*
@jai: haha, well i like science ^_^ science is love science is life :D :p
@kas: *covers you with bed sheets* there there ^_^ *smirks*
(I am back.)
Liliana: With actual cheese? In a cake?
Claire: I'm going to make myself some breakfast.
Lily: *she zones out for a moment whilst looking at him* ... I'm sorry, what did you say?
@sophia(see?i remember things :p): welcome back :)
Onwa: I think so?
Okay. Behave!
Manuel: *smiles gently*
I said perhaps we should buy you some clothes now. Are you quite alright? Did you work too hard..?
(Thank you, Ferra.)
Liliana: ... Just in an actual cake?
Claire: I'm making breakfast for god's sake, there's nothing I can do to misbehave.
Lily: I... Uh, no, I didn't... Sorry, I keep thinking about something else.
Onwa: Indeed.. rather strange.. Perhaps not then.
I disagree.
*cuddles against Beth*
Manuel: *raises both eyebrows slightly in question, but drops the topic*
Of course. If you will allow me a quick shower I can take you shopping after?
@sophia: :)
*hugs everyone*
Nope! It's cream cheese which is very different than real cheese.
Real cheese in cake.. Ew!!!
*hugs Fera and Duggy*
@dugglyn: I get nausea from eating cheese cakes...i think it's cuz the time when i moved to the UK, it was a new thing to me, and i liked it so much, i ate like 3-4 flat out in one go :D now i can only have a few slices without getting sick :D
@kas: *hugs back* goodnight everyone ^_^
...
That spot where I slept on my glasses is still sore... I'm really surprised there's no bruise.
Liliana: Mmm...
Bethany: *she holds her close, placing a hand on her leg*
Lily: ... Okay.
WP: *brings their cake over, one slice of chocolate cake each*
*blushes slightly, smiling, stroking her hair gently*
Manuel: *smiles slightly*
May I please get past?
Liliana: Thank you.
Bethany: I love you so much...
Lily: *she nods, stepping out of the way*
WP: *nods, smiling*
You are welcome. Call if you require anything else. I'll be straight over.
*grins and walks off*
Onwa: *glares slightly at him*
I love you so much too..
Manuel: *nods his thanks and walks around her and out the door, avoiding brushing against anything cause sweat*
*walks to the bathroom*
Liliana: Why did you glare at him?
Claire: *she knocks on the door* Can I come in?
*the bathroom is perfectly ordered, and very clean*
Onwa: Mmm. Just cautious.
*shakes head, smiling at her*
One sec!
*sits up, kissing Beth gently*
Get dressed.
Manuel: *blinks, quietly surprised*
You only had to clean the kitchen..
Liliana: Cautious about what?
Bethany: *she kisses her back, nodding, putting on her silk dress*
Lily: I cleaned everywhere.
Onwa: *smirks*
About people flirting with my girl.
Mmm..
*grins, pulling on a too big shirt so that it covers her*
Manuel: You didn't have to..but thanks you.
*smiles*
I am indebted to you.
Liliana: ... Flirting? That was supposed to be flirting? Ha.
Claire: Now?
Lily: No, you're not. It's no big thing, really.
Onwa: *laughs slightly*
Some people are subtle.
Yeah. Sure.
Manuel: I am.
Liliana: And others are just ridiculous.
Claire: *she walks in, wearing shorts and a sleeveless top* Good morning.
Lily: Nope.
Onwa: *rolls eyes*
Perhaps.
Morning.
*smiles sweetly at her*
Sleep well?
Manuel: Yes.
Liliana: Plus, he was male. You know I do not especially like them.
Claire: *she glares* No, I didn't. Please, let us increase the thickness of these walls. Last night was disturbing.
Lily: I only did it because I was indebted to you for letting me stay here... We're even?
Onwa: Mmm. Still.
*laughs, grinning*
I'll see what I can do..
Manuel: This.. more that repays allowing you to stay here.
(I gtg now *cuddles tightly* Bye Soph ><)
Liliana: I would be more likely to kill him than I would go out with him, Onwa. You have nothing to worry about - I'm yours.
Claire: Good. Could I have a portal to Iceland? I want to find Hack.
Lily: *she shakes her head*
(Goodbye, Jaimie. *she cuddles her tightly back*)
Hi.
Hello?
Onwa: Good.
Ohhhh. Claire fancies someone.
*grins*
Manuel: It does..
Hey, Jaimie. How are you?
(Hello.)
Liliana: Mmm...
Claire: I don't! I want a bloody sidekick, not a boyfriend.
Lily: It really doesn't. You helped me when I was most vulnerable.
Hey, Soph. How are you?
(I am depressed, yourself?)
Is there anything I can do to make you feel better, Soph?
And I'm... I don't know. Good and bad, all at once.
(No, there is not.
I see.)
*leaves hugs before turning in for the night*
Onwa: *eats a little of her cake*
*laughs*
Suuuuuuuuure.
*ruffles her hair*
Manuel: *nods*
And you cleaned the house..
Okay.
Good night, Hope!
(And no one is on...)
Hi.
(Hey Star!)
Hi! :)
How're you? :)
Hey, Seirsha and Star-Bubble!
*hugs them both*
This is ridiculous.
What should be the limits/punishments on moderated Internet forums, in your opinion?
Specifically, what would you consider derogatory terms, and how should they be dealt with?
Hey...
*pops in*
*hugs Gem tightly*
*has to go again... :/ *
*I'll be back soon enough though* )
*Hugs Rhos*
Bye...
Hey, Gem and Rhos.
*hugs Gem*
...
You're wonderful.
Uh
I think for your first and second offenses, you should get warning. Third strike, and you're banned. I think the banning shiuld only last for like six months, but if you do anything again in the four month period after that, then it should be another two warnings and then a permanent ban. I think this might vary slightly depending on the offense committed.
Derogatory terms?
I think it depends how they're used. I have no problem with someone discussing the effects of words and using a derogatory term as an example. I did that myself the other day.
I think penalties should only come into place when terms are applied to people or used to insult.
Personally . . . I think that every insulting should be treated equally, regardless of the words used. Criticism is fine - for example, if someone puts forth a ridiculous argument you're allowed to say it's ridiculous - but you shouldn't call THEM ridiculous. If they just say 'you're ridiculous' it wouldn't result in an official warning though, coz it's mild (although it might result in someone warning them they were veering close to a warning). If they used a derogatory term instead, if they spent a while detailing how ridiculous you were, or if they repeatedly kept saying it - then it would warrant a warning.
I think.
It depends, really, whether you're on the side of 'ridiculous PC shit'/'freedom of speech' or the side of 'everyone should have the right to be happy'.
I personally don't mind the language sensoring. But.
I am aware of certain forums where calling someone a "care bear" gets you a ten year ban :/
That's way too excessive, in my opinion.
I thnk it also depends on the forum. Some forums are frequented by more eloquent users, and some by people who are more likely to insult people.
@Kas: If the forum's that !, is it really worth being on it . . . ?
You're right! :)
That's why I never use it.
Then again, some parts of it are less loosely regulated, and we just use Mumble for voice chat and also have a less moderated section there, so it's all good! :)
Then again, it's hard to define anything about our squadron.
It's just a random mix of people and seemingly no rules, yet we have people to enforce the rules we don't have and punish those who don't so I don't even know.
Human decency is expected, I guess. And not much else...
(Hello.)
Liliana: *she eats a little, also* Mmm... This is nice.
Claire: *she glares* I'm going to get changed.
Lily: Which means nothing?
@Kas: :) :) Good. :)
Well
you need proper mods. And proper rules. Both voted by the community. And a way to get rid of mods.
(*cuddles Sophi*)
Onwa: I'm glad you like it.
Okay.
*grins*
Go spruce yourself up.
Manuel: To you, perhaps.. I'm going to shower.
*smiles slightly*
Don't clean anything
Hey Jai. :)
Four and a half more hours.
*stresses*
(*cuddles Jaimie back*)
Liliana: Mmm... Me too. Do you?
Claire: *her eyes flash white and a pillow hits Silente in the face as she walks away*
Lily: No promises.
Hey, Soph and Jai.
@Star well, we are meant to be an anarchy, but this is a community for a video game and our chat is supposed to reflect our goals in-game, so people might all have their own goals and someone might say "I want to do X" and people can decide whether to jump in on the activity or leave the activity at any time to do whatever, so there's not much in the way of leadership butrather people coming together to do various things.
But that doesn't project well to chat because sure, you can make chat rooms for new activities and delete chat rooms when you're done, but all active chat rooms need a moderator and that means a player/member has more power over someone else, rather than the moderator being from a third party who is less likely to be biased on certain issues.
Also the mods eat weed in cookies so that's my defense when I appeal my imminent ban.
(Hi star, Kas)
Onwa: *grins* I do.
*makes a muffled sound of protest and laughs*
You didn't deny it!
Manuel: *smiles*
Mmm. Then I'll be sure to be quick.
@Kas: Yeah. If it'sanarachy-based, you shouldn't have mods. What do chat rooms need a moderator for?
Hi, Sophia. :)
Well, some people might just go on chat and spam it and make it unusable. So mods are needed to ban people for that. The chat infrastructure is designed around things like moderator privileges to manage the users, and we need someone to make use of those features.
Liliana: This is chocolate cake?
Claire: I don't fancy him for god's sake! I just actually want a single friend for once.
Lily: Or you'll just have to keep an eye on me instead. *she grins cheekily* I'm going to clean.
I just wish I knew if it would take me five hours or ten hours
maybe five
but idk
I so hope it isn't
like
eight
coz if so
just
that would be bad.
(Hello, Star.)
Onwa: Indeed it is. Tasty, no?
*chuckles*
Okay, okay.
Manuel: *raises both eyebrows a tad*
Watch you while I attempt to shower? That sounds a rather difficult task.
@Star that might depend on previous experience?
(*waves*)
(*waves back*)
Hey, Chloe!
(how art thou, bitches?
jk)
Liliana: Indeed. I have had chocolate before, but never in a cake.
Bethany: I don't think she likes him in that way...
Claire: *she walks back a few moments later, her hair tied up* *she is wearing a grey woollen top which covers one shoulder* *a hint of her costume can be seen around the edge of the shoulder which is uncovered* *she is also wearing jeans and black shoes*
Bethany: I didn't actually realise you had normal clothes...
Lily: Then I suppose you can't stop me.
Onwa: It is tasty.
*laughs slightly*
Yeah, she has some which she begrudgingly let me buy.
Manuel: Hmmm..
@Kas: ?
@Chloe I'm okay. How are you?
@Star yes?
(I have to write an essay *cries* I am knackered)
Aww, Bach! :/ *huggles*
(*huggles* and my heel hurts
I cant walk on my left leg because of it)
*cuddles* what happened to it?
(have no idea
went to sit down to watch Jeremy kyle earlier, went to get up and then it started to hurt)
Liliana: It definitely is.
Claire: I have some others, too!
Lily: Unless you have any other ideas?
(hmmm, guys? does this sound alright for the intro to my essay?
Boundaries and barriers is a key motif in ‘Oleanna’. Mamet presents various boundaries in the play, and are mainly metaphorical; existing in the relationships. They appear more obvious in the hierarchical relationships displayed in the play. Mamet explores these boundaries within Carol and John’s relationship, and the consequences that arise if they are broken.)
Onwa: *nods, smiling and taking another bite*
Really? Hmm. That's.. a suprise.
Manuel: *tilts head*
Hmm.. a few which would be extremely rude of me and therefore obviously do not apply. But short of either manipulating your mind or locking you in the bathroom with me I'm afraid I see no other methods.
Oh.
I just... it's like I cut my thumb on heat, like there's no cut, but I see a line, and I guess it's under my skin that has been injured.
I'm an idiot for getting this injury though.
(you aren't an idiot Kas, I don't even know what I did to my ankle)
(@Chloe "are", not "is"
and idk.
also explain what barriers/boundaries are.
also ignore my advice.)
(I wont ignore it
thank you, my main problem when writing is my expression)
@Inky: It sounds great to me. :) :)
(Thanks Star ^^ how art thou?)
(COME ON EILEEN)
Liliana: *she has some more, also*
Claire: No, it isn't!
Lily: Wouldn't the first one be rude?
(ugh
I have like...a mental block
I cant think)
Onwa: Mmm. *grins*
Right okay sorry.
*holds her hands up in surrender*
Manuel: BOTH, would be rather rude.
(*watches fushigi yuugi*
*cries at the memory*)
Liliana: We definitely should get our cooks to make us some chocolate cake.
Claire: Now please give me a portal.
Lily: The second would not be so much.
Onwa: *chuckles*
Definitely.
*rolls eyes, opening a portal for her to Iceland*
Behave.
Manuel: *raises both eyebrows a tad*
Some may see it as more so.
(Im henry the eighth, I am
henry the eighth I am I am
I got married to the widow next door
shes been married seven times before
and every one was a henry]
she wouldn't have a willy nor sam
im her eighth old man, im henry
henry the eighth I am I am
henry the eighth I am
second verse, same as the first)
Liliana: We do not especially make use of them, do we?
Claire: ... I'm ten! Of course I'm going to bloody behave.
Lily: Not me.
Onwa: Hmm. I suppose not..
*raises an eyebrow*
Shooting people is not behaving.
Manuel: *smiles gently*
Mm.
OMG I FOUND THE ENDPOINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think
*self-doubt hits*
Liliana: We should. We made them.
Claire: It might be. Also, watch out for my Lambo arriving. *she steps through the portal, putting her mask on instantly so it covers her face a little*
Lily: It's up to you.
(*hugs star*)
Onwa: Mmm. Indeed we did.
*rolls eyes*
Sure.
Manuel: *shakes head*
I would never request a lady stay within the bathroom while I were to shower.
(well done star
*is like, so bored*)
*Sighs*
Well, the good news is that I know chatroom off by heart, I doubt i'll prompt once.
But in the Steamie, when we were practising I prompted like 4 times. If I go over 3 I fail or get marks taken off of me.
(Hello!!!!
Mr smooth here!!!!
*explodes with happiness!!!* )
(huggles Gem*)
(Hey Rhos! why so happy?)
*breathes and hugs Gem tightly*
Well done for memorising the first part of your stuff
And maybe a little more practice can help with the second half(?) )
(Hello)
(Jack! *glomps*)
(*is glomped* Chloe! How be ye?)
(I be good thanks ^^ tired but good
you?)
@Gemma: It'll be okay. *hugs* :)
Thank you, Jai, Inky. :)
(Tis okay Starry)
Hey Chlo! *hugs*
Well this guy *points to myself*
Just got a girls number!!
So boom!!!
I know this is a small thing
But hey, small things add up ;)
So yeah
Thats why
(and I'm really making her smile and laugh so yeah
Smooth!! )
(Also tired but good ^^)
(Hey star)
(aww well done ^^
awww Jack, you should rest sweetie ^^)
(Well done Rhos
I'll rest later, rest is bad now)
(if you are sure
if you get cranky in the morning because youre tired don't blame me XD hehehehe)
Liliana: Therefore we should use them.
Bethany: What will we do today?
Claire: *she starts heading towards the warehouse*
Lily: And if she did it voluntarily?
(thank you :D
Pretty pleased with meself
Anyway
Will be distant
The internet is fluxy as **** )
(anyway
Hello hello hello
*bows* )
Mine!
(Okay Rhos
*sits in the corner and tries not fall asleep*)
(Hi Jack, Chloe.)
Onwa: *nods* Indeed.
Hmm. Well, apparently we're house sitting for her car.
Manuel: *blinks, opening his mouth to respond before closing it after a couple of seconds, frowning slightly*
(damn)
(And Rhos)
(Jai, ive been here for hours...)
(Me? I'm never cranky XD)
(Hey Jai)
(hehe I know, Mr Happy ^.^ )
(Hehe, thanks)
(do you know what I dislike? how blinkbox music plays Christmas songs on my station)
(Why Christmas?!)
(Hi Jai!!)
(no damning here Chloe the beaver!
And now I ded to:
Flapjack because just nom nom NOM!!
My friend Megan
Because she gave her number!
And i ded to smoothness
Because
Damn straight I am smooth!
And yeah
Smoothness :D
And i ded to these lyrics
Because they're blwdi amazing:
"I like to get my fucking fade on
I'm feeling sexy, I'm like (oooh)
Then / them haters try to get their hate on
But I'm too sexy, I'm like (oooh)
*bows* )
(because they are okay at chirstmas, but when its too early...)
(*mutters* people seem to think im an animal the past few days
parrot, dog, beaver...)
Liliana: Or I could cook some for you?
Bethany: Okay...
Claire: *she whistles to herself as she walks*
Lily: It wouldn't be rude then?
(You know my feelings on Christmas Chloe XD)
(Hehe XD)
Onwa: You cook?
*takes her hands gently*
Mmm.. or we could go back to the beach..
Hack: *is cycling round town, bored*
Manuel: I.. suppose not.
(So quiet here today)
(aye, it is
ive only commented a few times these past few hours)
(I guess there is only a few people on)
(shall we rp sweetie?)
( I also add to my ded
I ded to the song Ghost
By H.u
F'ing amazing! )
Thank you and goodnight Vienna! )
(Sure, you start)
(um okay...)
*is playing with Ben and Tegan in the nursery*
Liliana: I can.
Bethany: I like the sound of that...
Claire: *she grins, spotting him* *she jumps up on to a dustbin, and uses that to pull herself up on to a low roof* *she starts to shadow him, waiting for him to stop*
Lily: And are you happy with it?
*appears next to them* boo
(hear hear rhos)
*pretends to jump and smiles* hello honey
*ben turns into a wolf pup and pounces at ed*
*tegan giggles*
(*yawns* im so tired
but the doctor says im inn tip top condition, and my blood test was clear *frowns*)
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