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.
Spike: Lots of fuss over one girl. Other things to do around here--important things. Angel: You know that whoosh thing you do when you're suddenly not there anymore? I love that.
'Unleashed'
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.
Kristen - Nov 17, 2007 9:18:01 pm PST #8290 of 10001
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.
Pix - Nov 18, 2007 8:19:11 am PST #8298 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
But you don't like being held! I choose to translate that request as "bring me comforting cigs and coffee," which, ftr, I would do.
Fwiw, I think it's a great idea.
Monique - Nov 18, 2007 8:59:55 am PST #8299 of 10001
Yeah, I was going to reply over there.
Then I got ahold of myself and decided not to engage. People aren't going to listen. But outside of fandom strongholds? I still say: P.R. misstep. Allyson's idea would be key to salvaging it, but it's getting derailed and that is sad-making, to me.