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By Talisker
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26 June 2007 |
I hear the hollow clop and clip
mendacious shells of coconut
long deprived of flesh and pith
a charger for a kidding knight
trotting out in mock crusade
to slay the dragon of critique
with gaily coloured plastic sword
raised in salute to ignorance
Oli 26/06/07
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Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 27th June 2007 | I do like the word 'mendacious' - worth the read for that alone 
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Written by fellpony (1616 comments posted) 27th June 2007 | As I seem to be perceived as one of the "dragon's claws", if nothing more dangerous, I'm quite glad the sword is only plastic.
Wish i could find you a half-rhyme for "critique" but at the moment it escapes me.
Not wise, but witty. |
Written by Fledermaus (3301 comments posted) 27th June 2007 | | Ah now I see... I read the reply to this one first, and thought it was a wild attack, but the two of you are playing a game then... |
Written by Ed (14 comments posted) 27th June 2007 | Swiftian commentary might seem like a clever way to get around our Terms of Use, but let me remind everyone that personal attacks (however veiled) aren't welcome here.
If we notice this kind of thing continuing, we'll deal with it accordingly. |
Written by Talisker (1326 comments posted) 27th June 2007 | Dear Mr. Ed
Perhaps you would do well to remember that you own the toy box - not the nice toys therein.
If you wish to hasten the slide of GW into the mire of mediocrity, then you are going in the right direction. Any community is better self-policed than having the big stick wielded by the central scrutinizer.
Also be aware that there are now a myriad of alternative sites where those with a modicum of talent (I don't necessarily include myself) can post their material. Being on very good personal terms with the very cream of your contributers, I know that there is a mind not to be treated in this absurdly restrictive fashion. Art does not flourish in such an environment.
Having re-read your "terms and conditions" - which were clearly lifted in their entirety from somewhere, I would find it impossible, as would many (all?) contributors, to GUARANTEE that I would never write anything, either creatively, or in review, which would be taken as offensive by some reader or other. The very notion that we can create such a sterile environment and yet remain creative within it is absurd.
I for one will not be conditioned to dishonestly review in order to avoid offence, nor will I be censored in my artistic output by yourself, Nascent or anybody else!
Oli |
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