Perenelle's Pleasantly Playful and Passionately Peculiar Random Banter #133 - Page 5

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetRein

There's the concerning taking genitalia pictures for wikipedia. That may have done it on review.

Also some about sex positions.

Gulaghar · 11-16-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Happy

I know I didn't.

Sorry my eyes just glossed over it

You should read it, its a short story about my addiction to video games

, its fascinating.

SweetRein · 11-16-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RPGsr4me

You should read it, its a short story about my addiction to video games

, its fascinating.

May I recommend the arts and crafts section of the boards for such?
You may get more desired attention.

Gulaghar · 11-16-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetRein

May I recommend the arts and crafts section of the boards for such?
You may get more desired attention.

Actually I was just going to tell you all about my weekend, but it kind of morphed into a story. It was fun to write though.

Assassin89 · 11-16-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonrider

Also some about sex positions.

Ah, yes, the dreaded square root of 8 and the natural log of 2pi.

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 12:37 PM

*annoyance*

I just got a C+/B- on a paper.

I'm frustrated because in the peer editing we did two weeks ago, the two people who did mine had absolutely no constructive criticism to offer - basically just one or two word choice issues and "you write really well". Maybe if I wrote worse, I would get better edits.

I guess I was "too descriptive and not argumentative/persuasive enough".

Cobra_Ikari · 11-16-2009, 01:14 PM

It's still ridiculous to consider that "mature content".

...or even filter "mature content" at a college, IMO. I've had teachers complain about it because it makes certain research topics unsearchable. >.<

Also, Borderlands is my crack. *snuggles his Level 45 Berserker* >.>

Gulaghar · 11-16-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra_Ikari

Also, Borderlands is my crack. *snuggles his Level 45 Berserker* >.>

Tell me about it, I just got it and I'm an addict.

Assassin89 · 11-16-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonrider

*annoyance*

I just got a C+/B- on a paper.

I'm frustrated because in the peer editing we did two weeks ago, the two people who did mine had absolutely no constructive criticism to offer - basically just one or two word choice issues and "you write really well". Maybe if I wrote worse, I would get better edits.

I guess I was "too descriptive and not argumentative/persuasive enough".

I think a parent might be another source of additional editing. My mother has edited one of my Third World Literature papers and an Organizational Psychology paper.

Cobra_Ikari · 11-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RPGsr4me

Tell me about it, I just got it and I'm an addict.

DLC expansion comes out a week from tomorrow, IIRC. >.>

Don't expect to see much of me over Thanksgiving break.

...you have it for 360, don't you, though?

I must be the only person I know who has it for PS3. v.v

Gulaghar · 11-16-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra_Ikari

DLC expansion comes out a week from tomorrow, IIRC. >.>

Don't expect to see much of me over Thanksgiving break.

...you have it for 360, don't you, though?

I must be the only person I know who has it for PS3. v.v

A DLC is coming out? Awesome!

I do have it for the 360, but that's because its actually my brother's and he owns the 360. Also I have a friend that has it for the PS3.

Cobra_Ikari · 11-16-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RPGsr4me

A DLC is coming out? Awesome!

I do have it for the 360, but that's because its actually my brother's and he owns the 360. Also I have a friend that has it for the PS3.

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Originally Posted by The Wiki

The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is the first installment of downloadable content for Borderlands. The content will include new quests, items, and enemies. The storyline takes place in an area known as Jakobs Cove. Dr. Ned had been in charge of keeping the workers of Jakobs Cove alive, but ended up transforming them into abominations. The player will assist Dr. Ned in trying to cure the victims of his work. The installment will be released for the 360 and PS3 versions on November 24, 2009.

Do waaaaaaaaaant. >.>

...and want someone to co-op with. =P

Gulaghar · 11-16-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra_Ikari

Do waaaaaaaaaant. >.>

...and want someone to co-op with. =P

That sounds awesome, thankfully I have some extra microsoft points kicking around.

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Assassin89

I think a parent might be another source of additional editing. My mother has edited one of my Third World Literature papers and an Organizational Psychology paper.

Yeah, my mum edits all my papers.

TwoBitWriter · 11-16-2009, 02:07 PM

DeeRee!!!!

*waves*

So, Twobit is back from a stressful world of misery and unhappiness that was doing two jobs at the same time at work.

New guy started last week. Life is good again.

Trobby · 11-16-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonrider

*Clip*

I guess I was "too descriptive and not argumentative/persuasive enough".

You too? Man, I get that one all the time. :/ I get the feeling that some professors like to get things generalized for them and prefer things to be analyzed, rather than reported. The problem there is that a good analysis requires a through report, and sometimes they aren't entirely clear on whether they want more of a report on the subject, or an analysis of the content.

This is why when I peer review, I always try to have something to say about every section of a person's paper. It's far more helpful than "Oh, I really like what you're writing about. I could never write that well."

Also, having a relative who knows stuff about editing can help too.

What was the paper on anyhow, DR?

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Introbulus

Also, having a relative who knows stuff about editing can help too.

What was the paper on anyhow, DR?

Genesis. Covenants in Genesis.

Dr. Bath · 11-16-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jibar

And now where are Charity, Bosssmiley and Rawhide? Haven't seen them post for ages.

Eggy is still about, just a bit busy I think, he's always posted more in the Gaming subsection (which I don't really frequent) than anywhere else I think. Rawhide's just Rawhidin' HAWHAWHAW. heh. >_>

Almighty Salmon disappeared off to FFPR and I lost track of him, as did Kaelaroth, the dastards! Abandoning me like that! They're just so self-centred! :P

I left once. It didn't work out, partially due to Curly pesterin' me, partially cos I was bored.

Kaelaroth · 11-16-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Bath

Eggy is still about, just a bit busy I think, he's always posted more in the Gaming subsection (which I don't really frequent) than anywhere else I think. Rawhide's just Rawhidin' HAWHAWHAW. heh. >_>

Almighty Salmon disappeared off to FFPR and I lost track of him, as did Kaelaroth, the dastards! Abandoning me like that! They're just so self-centred! :P

I left once. It didn't work out, partially due to Curly pesterin' me, partially cos I was bored.

Dude, I'm right here.

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 02:19 PM

When I "leave", I don't *leave*. I just kind of stop posting for a while. Usually it's because RB stops talking about anything but video games.

Dr. Bath · 11-16-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaelaroth

Dude, I'm right here.

Sorry, I just ain't seed ya. Also I'm blind now... excuses excuses!

Kaelaroth · 11-16-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Bath

Sorry, I just ain't seed ya. Also I'm blind now... excuses excuses!

You's blind?
*steps back*
*back again*
That's the contagious one, right?

Oh - and, did anyone see Misfits? It was/is on E4 in the UK, and it's gotten mixed reviews from real folks.

V'icternus · 11-16-2009, 02:27 PM

...I wish I knew all these people, but I have a dreadful case of still being very new...

I'm stil elated over finishing my final exam, though I may not breathe or eat until the results get back, which could be as late as January...

So if I unexpextantly dissapear, please understand that it's because I'm dead due to lack of breathing and eating.

Especially as I'd never leave this place, ever, especially not without telling everybody I know...

I'd replace my Avatar, too, with something related to the cause for my leaving...

Trobby · 11-16-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonrider

Genesis. Covenants in Genesis.

...It embarrasses me a bit that I have absolutely no idea what that really means, except that you wrote something about something from the Bible, the really, really old part of the Bible.

Dragonrider · 11-16-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Introbulus

...It embarrasses me a bit that I have absolutely no idea what that really means, except that you wrote something about something from the Bible, the really, really old part of the Bible.

Yeah, pretty much.

Adam and Noah and Abraham and stuffs and I suppose that's religion, isn't it?

cycoris · 11-16-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonrider

Genesis. Covenants in Genesis.

Oh, dang, I really liked that paper. And it was fun to edit.

But I can see why your prof might want more analysis. You spent most of your paper describing all the different covenants, which did ultimately logically lead to your point, but it could have been a bit much.

Dogmantra · 11-16-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaelaroth

Oh - and, did anyone see Misfits? It was/is on E4 in the UK, and it's gotten mixed reviews from real folks.

I saw about five minutes. It looked like Heroes... WITH CONVICTS AND IN BRITAIN!

Though I didn't watch much... did it get any better?

Lyesmith · 11-16-2009, 03:17 PM

Ugh, I have the "Total lack of constructive criticism" problem as well. I swapped my creative writing piece with a freind today, and she basically made no changes, whereas I covered hers in pen suggesting corrections etc.

Sometimes it just sucks to be good at stuff, I guess? At least I'm keeping up with the coursework despite the "Basically any deadlines for you are out of the window considering the home situation" exenuating circumstances.

...I still need to write that list for UCAS, actually.

Jack Squat · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

Cobra: TOR will get around a lot of filters. I use it all the time. It slows things down, but better than nothing.

So I just got back from school, where I managed to avoid a fight. Probably a good thing, considering I'm sick and my hand's already busted up. Even so, it's annoying how confrontational people can be about their own mistakes.

Trobby · 11-16-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cycoris

Oh, dang, I really liked that paper. And it was fun to edit.

But I can see why your prof might want more analysis. You spent most of your paper describing all the different covenants, which did ultimately logically lead to your point, but it could have been a bit much.

See, I don't want to stomp on your teacher too much *Or DR's teacher, as it were*, but that sounds suspiciously like being lazy. "Oh, she's describing so much, but I can't be bothered to read all of it. I'll just summarize and say she needs to evaluate things a bit more".

I'm sure it's more complex than that though. ^^; Maybe they were looking for a deeper analysis on each individual covenant, rather than a summary of them as a whole?