- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Anti prophet org
What page was the chapter?
If you check the first page of this thread, Clark has written in which chapter is on what page.
Now onto the topic at hand. I've been away for awhile, vacationing as it were, much like Jacob is doing now. I got back in early June, and was pleased to see a new chapter by Mr. Clark and ended up being immensely pleased with the size of it. I've been neglecting to post in the thread however, and instead have chosen to limiting myself to reviews on fanfiction.net, I'm not too sure why.
A few months ago, Clark and I realized we actually lived in the same city, and even had met each other before. He attended Jasper Place High School, which I just recently graduated from. We had met when his Japanese 20 class ended up being split with my Japanese 10 class. Nothing special at the time mind you, but when we figured this out it was quite amusing. How often do people realize something like that just from reading a fanfic?
Anyways, we've since hung out a few times, seeing as how the majority of our friends all know each other and as such I'm willing to admit that I've probably had more than a little bit of extra information about this fanfic. Something that has likely contributed to my lack of a presence around here, since I'd hate to spoil some of the plot developments Clark has yet to divulge around here.
When I came to the thread and saw that Jacob would be leaving on vacation for a week, I could almost see storm clouds brewing. Whenever he leaves this thread unattended for long periods of time, things seem to desperately spiral out of control. I was disheartened to see things go downhill, so I took a little bit of initiative in trying to stave off this growing flame war.
I messaged the man in question.Cell phones are wondrous things aren't they?
Luckily I caught him when he had his cell on him, so I received a reply pretty quickly. I'm tired of paraphrasing so I'll just copy the actual text messages:
Note: I got Clark's permission to post these so don't think I'm violating his privacy.
Konoka - it seems things are spiraling out of control on bnet....
Clark - lol, wow havnt heard from you in awhile. what happened the thread explode after i left?
Konoka - it looks that way, i can see flames on the horizon
Clark - hmm thats never good. hold on im sitting in a boat trying to bait a fish hook and failing miserably
Konoka - lol k
Clark - alrite the line has been cast. now we shall see if i can catch a fish
Konoka - i thought you didnt no how to swim?
Clark - i dont. ive got about thirty life jackets on. and kate made me wear one of those life preserve things. its in the shape of a duck...
Konoka - lol, all the sorority girls must love that.
Clark - ah geez did that comment spur on the flame wars? im having nightmares of people talking about it now
Konoka - ...somewhat...
Clark - lol make sure you tell them the sorority was actually just part of my delusion. trying to cheer myself up from being in this dreary place. its so hot my brain is melting
Konoka - no girls down there?
Clark - no and im glad there isnt. i look ridiculous in this thing. getting laughed at would only serve to further destroy my manly visage
Konoka - i'll be sure to mention that on the thread
Clark - were the responses really bad? did i offend all the girls or something. are they calling for my blood?
Konoka - lol i dont think their mad, i wasnt when i read it. just thought it was typical jacob exageration...or paranoia
Clark - a little of both really... well make sure you tell them im dissapointed. its only been 3 days and already a flame war?
Konoka - your wirting seems to bring out the passion in everyone
Clark - to true. well im putting my faith in you to put out the flames. anymore problems just call me. texting with one hand is hard
Konoka - lol good luck.
Seeing as how this took place yesterday, and I wasn't around to post, I called Clark and brought him abreast on the recent developments that took place after our text convo.
He's surprised over the somewhat intensity of everybody's posts, and suggested everyone "Relax, and go see a movie" apparently quoting Scorptank. He also said to go see War of the Worlds, it puts the whole Covenant war thing in perspective, at least to some degree.
He mentioned that this is why he likes the thread to die inbetween chapters, or at least towards the end of the newest chapters lifecycle. Pointless posts abound and cover everything but the storyline itself.
Anyways, since the initial reason this posting craze got out of hand is moot (the sorority was a simple joke, Clark actually has a girlfriend back here in Edmonton) I think we can all step back and take a few deep breaths.
If we're going to do personal attacks on someone (not naming any names) do so in a PM, that way you can express your distaste for one another in that simple manner, rather than putting it on display for the world to see.
Hope this helps you guys!