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Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by chrisviral(m): 11:22am On Jan 16, 2015 |
whitemosquito: For some people, the promise of the new year is pregnancy and HIV It doesn't always have to be a good promise or excitement, lol, abi no be for nigerian culture wey I hear say 10 people died on the 1st This theme E hard gan oooo |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 11:44am On Jan 16, 2015 |
spacefreak:Ewo. Wahala wa o. Oya, please, also quote where I said all stories "must have a happy ending". |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 11:55am On Jan 16, 2015 |
chrisviral:Chris, the theme was the easiest I came up with. Now I'm wondering how the other themes would have been received. The one wey nearly provoke me na where person talk say nl contest rules are refined at will..Like wtf? A promise, no matter how you choose to see it, is positive. @theorbiters, yea, everyone should just relax and see the entries that make the first stage. ...nl contest rules are refined at will...mssstchew. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 12:01pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Bhenehdikt:Forget the rules, be prepared to forget the money too o. Yea, nothing spoil...just my goodwill towards contestants. Lol.... Hopefully on or before the 19th. You know im not paying the judges, gotta be sensitive to not putting too much pressure on them.... |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 12:07pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
@spacefreak, I'll see what I can do about writing a piece. No promises though. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by OMA4U(m): 1:10pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Whitemosquito, you stated clearly that write any theme of your choice (e.g romance, tragedy, comedy, etc) Weave the story around the promise and excitement of the new year. Okay? The story must depict African culture, tradition, belief, etc Now, it's apparent that there's no happy ending in a tragic story. Now if the writer chose to write a tragedy, even though the story was woven around new year excitement/promise and African culture and tradition, do you still expect the TRAGIC story to have a happy ending? I read and follow instructions duly in any competition whatsoever, but it's becoming convoluted with this arguments. Thanks for providing avenue for budding writers to show their skills. God bless you. 3 Likes |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 3:00pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
whitemosquito:you are free to hiss as much as you like. Your choice. I mentioned this refinement you made. Literature is not mathematics with a definite approach, people see things differently. That's why you should be clear with your rules. You gave room for creativity with the freedom to choose how to write it. That's commendable, but trying to condemn the resultant creativity isn't commendable. I think you should have discussed your preferences with your judges, not bash the contestants with personal opinion which is by no means universal. There is no rule of life or literature that whatever is exciting cannot become tragic. I could have kept quiet as an observer with no stake in the matter, since you are the organiser and have the right to look out for anything you wish. But it doesn't make any sense to shift the ground underneath one's feet without warning, and then call him drunk for staggering. Refining a rule is not the ish. Saying the contestants failed for not seeing things exactly the way you do, is just arrogant. ...and yes you refined the rules. Sue me. As a leader, you should learn to accept criticism as much as you are willing to give it. 10 Likes |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Mobsync(m): 3:43pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
whitemosquito: Mobsync is an he. Thank you. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by chrisviral(m): 4:01pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
I smell drama!!! |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Nobody: 5:10pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Nobody wants to lose....Lol.. It will be my fault if I'm not chosen because I thought it should only revolve around new year...but should I blame the organisers for my blindness-No In fact, this is my 1st flash fiction and I'm happy I was able to meet up with all but one of the requirements... All I need for a next time is patience.. So to those blaming the amount of words (400), that means you've seen anything...Recently @ a platform, we all competed for free with 200words.and it made sense that someone even got an idea for a very big story..so the amount of words is nothing to talk about... For those that said tragedy cannot turn to comedy, that's a joke. Culture is not a problem. The problem is that we like to blame others for our mediocrity; thereby, limiting ourselves and what we can do.... Advice: Complain less and concentrate more... |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 5:37pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Father, give me grace. @ oahray, My judges are well aware of the interpretation of the rules, if you or some or other with a 'higher stake in the matter' failed to understand it, that's your myopia to treat. I never bashed anyone's entry or condemned their creativity. If you had taken your colored lenses off for a minute, to objectively read through the entries, you would clearly see that certain ones are 360 degrees off topic. Entertaining, but off topic. It's interesting that you finally agree that what is tragic can become exciting and vice versa. I wonder where you got that idea from....let's see...oh okay, THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING ALL THE WHILE. THIS is the last I will respond to you on this matter. Feel free to drive up traffic on the thread though. And yes, my hiss. MSSSSSTTCCCCHHEEEWWWWWW!!! |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Caracta(f): 5:44pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Easy now whitemosquito. Reviews should come later on...i think. Let the judges decide. Each entry can be reviewed (if possible). I believe the aim of the competition is to learn and develop the writing skill. There is no winner. There is no loser. There should be an outline of rules flouted and the reason(s) the contestant didn't (or did) get the prize. I believe the judges can handle that pretty well (with constructive criticisms). It's ok sweetheart. You've done well. Sheathe your sword and breathe easy. Good job everyone. 1 Like |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 5:48pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Divepen:smh... Tragedy isn't the same as tragi-comedy. Go do your research and stop being so patronizing. What is right is right, regardless of who is wrong. I've said my own. Whitemosquito, no vex o. Your house, your rules. Time to keep my peace and watch. 2 Likes |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by spacefreak: 6:51pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Oahray: |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by theorbiters: 6:51pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta: Hehehehe, omo, there are winners and losers in a competition ooo. Don't believe that thing they use to tell us. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by spacefreak: 6:54pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
@whitemosquito I can be patient. Take your time. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by theorbiters: 6:56pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Oahray: But pls don't be angry, did u submit any entry? |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Nobody: 6:58pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Make una take am easy for here o. *just passing by. Na every competition for Nairaland una go dey fight We done old la. Ayamlaykorn |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 7:07pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
theorbiters:lol. No. I carry the matter for head abi? No mind me o. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by theorbiters: 7:11pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Oahray: chai. E dey happen |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Caracta(f): 7:22pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
theorbiters: That means you are a loser if you don't win this competition? That's a sorry case... |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by theorbiters: 7:29pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta: Haba, calm down na, no say am like that. If I did not win this challenge, then u can say 'hey buddy, u lost this challenge. Better luck next time.' Lol, telling someone that 'there are no winners or losers is even making it more painful for the person that lost. What of the winner ko? Did he not win abi wetin? My dear, it happens, there are losers and winners in this competition |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Caracta(f): 7:49pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
theorbiters: Your opinion...i respect that. We all see life differently. To me, there is no winner or loser. Whatever present the winner gets is mostly measured in material items...things that could fade, die or become irrelevant. I'd rather place value on what is irreplaceable...the lesson I learnt from the experience. Again, it's your opinion and what you believe in. No qualms. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by theorbiters: 7:55pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta: Chai, I just dey play with you naa!!! Smile small |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Caracta(f): 8:29pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
theorbiters: Lol...you obviously don't know me. Just trying to lift some people's spirit. I don't want anyone to feel bad afterwards. This may be someone's first competition. @oahray |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by whitemosquito(f): 8:34pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta:That's exactly what I had planned.... But who won't take umbrage at someone second guessing my motives, hinting at foul play, throwing false accusations and vague implications? This is the first contest I've ever organised/participated in, I've even bent over backwards so as to accommodate popular demand... then some fellow walks in and makes a sweeping generalization - nl contest rules are always refined. Honestly Caracta, that got my goat. |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 8:40pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta:lol. Thanks for lifting my spirit too |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 8:41pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
*gladly drags someone's goat across thread* 3 Likes |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by chrisviral(m): 8:43pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Caracta: Point 1 Nevertheless, I need that money Ma'am... you owe me a favour |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by chrisviral(m): 8:46pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Oahray: First time I'm seeing a lady that owns a goat! But wait! Why did you get to her goat naa? |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Oahray: 9:05pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
chrisviral:em... They always tell me that my head looks like corn (whether na the cob or seed, I no know). I guess that's why |
Re: About Whitey's Flash Fiction Challenge *comment Thread* by Caracta(f): 9:21pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
whitemosquito: Shuuush! It's ok now. I mean it! I can imagine that your baby face...can you even frown without pouting? |
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