Thanks, Kristen. I felt like an idiot typing that all out. I don't want anyone to feel shitty, and don't know how to phrase it all better.
Angel: I can stay in town as long as you want me. Buffy: How's forever? Does forever work for you?
'Lies My Parents Told Me'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Allyson - Nov 17, 2007 9:13:11 pm PST #8288 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Polter-Cow - Nov 17, 2007 9:14:17 pm PST #8289 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think it's a great idea, Allyson. I would definitely throw a little pencil money in there (because I would like to be a part of The Statement and all) if I knew it would indirectly benefit the people who actually need money right now.
Kristen - Nov 17, 2007 9:18:01 pm PST #8290 of 10001
I just read it and I think you did fine. I hope that the suggestion is taken in the spirit intended. Maybe it'll turn out like the lunch thing and everyone will go, "That's such a great idea! Thank you for thinking of it!" Because you really do have a great idea here.
Polter-Cow - Nov 17, 2007 9:33:26 pm PST #8291 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Looks like it's got a lot of support.
libkitty - Nov 17, 2007 11:43:15 pm PST #8292 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I think it's great, Allyson. I support the writers, but have been more inclined to spend money on those in greater need. This would allow me to vote with my dollars and feel better about it.
Kevin - Nov 18, 2007 12:12:53 am PST #8293 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
It's a great idea, Allyson. I'll be honest - whilst I chucked $30 pencil at the thing, there was a big part of me which said 'Yeah, that Whedon guy is a millionaire' whilst doing it.
P.M. Marc - Nov 18, 2007 6:19:25 am PST #8294 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Allyson, you're basically five fantastic feet of great ideas. Which Russell Crowe wishes he'd chosen as a band name.
Allyson - Nov 18, 2007 7:31:40 am PST #8295 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
okay. Removing myself from the crazy, now.
The more I think about it, the more I know that this pencil thing is fucking retarded. And realllllly bad PR.
Backing away. Staying here, in the safety of Buffistas.
Hold me.
vw bug - Nov 18, 2007 7:32:36 am PST #8296 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Poor Allyson. Stay here. We're sane. Mostly.
Kevin - Nov 18, 2007 7:35:07 am PST #8297 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I'm not convinced it's that bad an idea, Allyson. Although if it all explodes in peoples faces you get to say told you so.