AM for Meadhall.

[TosaInu]

Hello,

You may have noticed that Monk is no AM here anymore. I've added my name to the forum, but I can hardly do better than spelling my own name right.

This forum needs an enthusiast. Perhaps there are volunteers and/or you like to nominate someone? You can do so in this topic.

[SwordsMaster]

The Shadow One

[The Stranger]

ME...O_o that would be a disaster...but i'd like too

[King Henry V]

I wouldn't mind being AM of the Mead Hall. I'm an avid reader, and I consider my writing to be quite good.

[master of the puppets]

i would not mind, i can get on more lately and would spend it in the hall.

[AntiochusIII]

The Shadow OneConsidering his involvement in setting up the "Writing Class," I'd support him as an AM in the Mead Hall, too. However, it would be him that decide whether or not he wants to be an AM.

[The Stranger]

yeah...if there would be voting he got my vote...but shadeswolf...i rarely see him here....i've never seen him post here...whats the deal with him.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I usually read the stories, and I have some experiance moderating Invision forums. I also have a sense of humor while locking threads (Beirut II, anyone? ~;) ).

[Aetius the Last Roman]

Well I do read quite a few of the stories in the Mead hall I wouldn't even dream of nominating myself for moderater. I haven't even posted any of my own writing onto the forum.

Considering that Shadow One did set-up the writing classes (although his classes don't seem to have much content). However, he does seem to be the best for the job, enthusiasm and all.

How is the AM going to be decided anyway? Popular demand or arbitary decision?

[The Stranger]

so there are 4 candidates who said they want to +one who other people want aka shadow

[Craterus]

I'd love to be an AM, but there are more deserving candidates. I rarely spend time here, but I would if I was an AM.

[Greek Phalanx]

hmm is shadow still here? I haven't seen him for a while... I asked him what he thought about one of my texts, but he like never answered me....

[Monk]

I nominate myself for dicta...wait..what is this about again? oh! right...err.. forget what i said! :embarassed: yeah just go about your business..good..

I'm putting Ludens' name into the hat, if he'' accept it. why? because this patron has been here in the mead hall for an amazing amount of time and can give you more helpful advice than i could ever dream of. He also spins a fine tale every now and then..

[Drisos]

Myself I'm no good writer and not an enthusiast reader of non-shogun stuff either ~D.

I think 'Ludens' would be a great choice here.

[The Shadow One]

I am back for awhile, so if you want me to be the AM, that's cool. Just let me know.

[The Stranger]

can i be AoAM pleaseeeeee

[Craterus]

Can I be AoAoAM please please please! I know I'm the right man for the job!
Sorry, that was shameless spam...

I second The Stranger, 'cos he does seem to write a lot of stories around here, and mayb eit would stop him spamming.

[Kagemusha]

I think that the shadow one is the man for the job,and now that he himself has told that he is willing,all he needs is a robe. ~;)

[The Shadow One]

I think that the shadow one is the man for the job,and now that he himself has told that he is willing,all he needs is a robe. ~;)

There's a robe?!!!!

Well! That makes all the difference!

Preferrably something in black, with a hood . . . slightly worn and smelling of freshly turned dirt . . .

[Mithrandir]

I vote for Ludens...

not because I've actually visited this forum before but because his "arrogant Ashiguru" title makes me smile :).

[Drisos]

not because I've actually visited this forum before but because his "arrogant Ashiguru" title makes me smile :).

:yes: indeed great title... but Ludens would truly do a good job here (others would also!) but I don't know if he wants to be AM... he hasn't replied here yet

[The Stranger]

Tosa...how does this work...there are a few wannabe candidats and a few candidats...how do you normally solve this

[Ludens]

I'm putting Ludens' name into the hat, if he'' accept it. why? because this patron has been here in the mead hall for an amazing amount of time and can give you more helpful advice than i could ever dream of. He also spins a fine tale every now and then..
I am sorry to hear that you leaving us, Monk. I hope you will not stay away permanently.

I thank you and Mithrandir and Drisos for the honour of the nomination. I'd really like to accept, but I am afraid that I won't be able to check the Mead Hall every twenty-four hours. If that is a problem, then somebody else ought to get the job. If not, consider me available.

:bow:

[Ludens]

Tosa...how does this work...there are a few wannabe candidats and a few candidats...how do you normally solve this
I don't think TosaInu has decided on a new procedure, so the elections will go in the same way as the previous ones. Firstly, candidates will be nominated by themselves or by others, then a public poll will be made where all Org members can vote for their candidate of choice. So I think you should clarify whether you are placing yourself as a candidate or whether you are supporting The Shadow One.

[The Shadow One]

You know, now that Ludens mentions it, I'm not going to be able to check this forum every twenty-four hours either.

Ludens wrote an excellent essay on the punctuation of dialogue and would make a great AM for this forum. I would support him wholeheartedly.

Meanwhile, I'm working a full-time (plus) job (that does require traveling on occassion) and teaching a writing class this fall. In addition to that, I'm getting my own writing career off the ground -- which requires a commitment of several hours per day.

My interest in being the AM was prompted by the kind people who nominated me. My feeling is if Ludens wants the job, let him have it. He'd do a great job.

Meanwhile, I'll try to get those essays done now . . .

[The Stranger]

I don't think TosaInu has decided on a new procedure, so the elections will go in the same way as the previous ones. Firstly, candidates will be nominated by themselves or by others, then a public poll will be made where all Org members can vote for their candidate of choice. So I think you should clarify whether you are placing yourself as a candidate or whether you are supporting The Shadow One.

i'm putting forward The Shadow One

[Moros]

Go EU go EU!!! ~D

The stranger an AM hard to imagin really ~;)

[The Stranger]

Meanwhile, I'm working a full-time (plus) job (that does require traveling on occassion) and teaching a writing class this fall. In addition to that, I'm getting my own writing career off the ground -- which requires a commitment of several hours per day.
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funny i'm trying to do that too. though i'm not sure if im going for poetry, writing or both.

GG what was that all about ~;)

[The Shadow One]

funny i'm trying to do that too. though i'm not sure if im going for poetry, writing or both.



Stranger:

Good work, then. There is no more accurate measure of human character than the willingness to work and sacrifice towards a goal, even if it means revealing yourself and what you create to the criticism of the world.

With respect to Poetry v. Writing -- why limit yourself? If you like writing poetry, write poetry. It's harder (for me) than prose; the restrictions of poetry (less words, meter, balance) make it a more challenging form of expression. And writing poetry, forcing yourself to make each word count, will make you a better writer overall.

Note that many writers write in the poetic form as well as the prose form. I just finished reading Mo Yan's The Garlic Ballads, in which he started each chapter with a small poem. And don't forget Pasternack, who wrote Dr. Zhivago, and created the poety as well as the man.

For good measure, The Lord of the Rings is filled with poety, showing Tolkien's power as a poet as well as a storyteller.

Good luck, my friend, and let us see some of your stuff.

[Ludens]

My interest in being the AM was prompted by the kind people who nominated me. My feeling is if Ludens wants the job, let him have it. He'd do a great job.
Well, it all depends on whether TosaInu is willing to accept less than once-every-twenty-four-hours surveillance.

But I am sure you would do a great job too, and I look forward to reading your essays.

:bow:

[The Stranger]

Stranger:

Good work, then. There is no more accurate measure of human character than the willingness to work and sacrifice towards a goal, even if it means revealing yourself and what you create to the criticism of the world.

With respect to Poetry v. Writing -- why limit yourself? If you like writing poetry, write poetry. It's harder (for me) than prose; the restrictions of poetry (less words, meter, balance) make it a more challenging form of expression. And writing poetry, forcing yourself to make each word count, will make you a better writer overall.

Note that many writers write in the poetic form as well as the prose form. I just finished reading Mo Yan's The Garlic Ballads, in which he started each chapter with a small poem. And don't forget Pasternack, who wrote Dr. Zhivago, and created the poety as well as the man.

For good measure, The Lord of the Rings is filled with poety, showing Tolkien's power as a poet as well as a storyteller.

Good luck, my friend, and let us see some of your stuff.


ahhahaha thanx mate...though i'd like to show you my work...its mostly dutch...and i think you'll know that poetry is hard to translate. i got one recent story in english...The Stranger's Quest...xheck it...it has some grammatical errors but i'm having it checked by both my english and dutch teacers...my dutch teacher told my it was my best story till now...and my english teacher didnt finished checkking errors...
here i got one for you to rate if you like

A Blessed Child

a blessed child
deep and beautiful eyes
born longside the river nile
a blessed child
rich still poor
born behind the wrong door
a blessed child
reunited a divided nation
inspired a whole generation
a blessed child
and when it died
the voice of reason went alongside
the blessed child

i'm still working on this one...though i'm quite busy and end up writing in my bed...when i'm actually to tired to keep my eye open

[Aetius the Last Roman]

Well I would be more than glad to support either Ludens or Shadow One but since it seems that Shadow One seems far to busy I'll probably just vote for Ludens.

Whichever way the election goes there are enough capable people in this place to make a good AM and we had a pretty good run with Monk as AM.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Ludens. :bow:
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[Mouzafphaerre]

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Ludens. :bow:
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+ The Shadow One. :bow:
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[The Stranger]

so...and...whats next :inquisitive:

[TosaInu]

Hello,

Thank you all for the nominations.

I've asked Ludens and The Shadow One to become AM in this forum.

[The Stranger]

and...

congratz Ludens and Shadow ~:cheers: