Terminalcoffee discussion

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Misha wrote: "I'm really curious who out there tells new authors that they should try to market this way. I'd like to know so I can kick that person repeatedly someplace really painful."

Yeah, it's not working for me either.

yeah.... Im not the author... anyway, I will delete this post as it is not welcome.

Also, why just post the book? If you feel strongly enough about a book to promote it then telling people why it should be read would be a bit more beneficial to your cause.

Otherwise, you might as well title the thread: Made you click!

Misha wrote: "I'd really like to know, Euna. Why do you think it's OK to come into a group in which you've never participated and tell people you don't know to give our money to support an author we've never hea..."

I agree completely. It's like when the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door to talk to you about their god. Most people aren't very receptive to that kind of marketing.

::starts singing Bang your head::

I love our Misha.

sorry, i thought this thread was about something else *blush*

>>>What would you think if some random person showed up on the doorstep of your home and asked for a donation for something you've never heard of?

Oh, is there a cookie cutter response to this? Im pretty sure how you are expecting me to react here but in truth I have alot of people show up at my door as I live in a very popular and promonant neighborhood in San Diego.

Let me ask you this, why do you think that person is at your door? Do you assume that they are trying to scam you out of your money? Do you think them as greedy grubbers? Or do you think that maybe that person is late on their mortgage, has a criminal history, and this is the only job they can get right now? The job no one wants, selling people things they dont care about. Do you concider the human being or the situation more important? Do you value you convenience and rules for others over the humanity, the struggle? Do you seek to understand the human condition? Do you investigate what drives people? I was introduced to the novel series that I am promoting as a fan in the same way you were. But I looked at it very differently. I investigated. What did I do, did I bitch about it? NOPE. I checked it out. I am more curious than acusatory. Googled it. "Randy Blackwell" is plastered all over the freakin internet. Google returns two interviews on the first page. BAM - http://www.clashentertainment.com/car... Oh, look... he is no longer a stranger. I see a picture of him and one of his 4 daughters! Nice. How do I know he has four daughters? BAM! http://thepeverettphile.blogspot.com/... LOOK, Now I know even more about him. And there are like 5 youtube interviews too.

My point? You point the finger and yell SPAMMER! That wasnt my reaction. I, like any good writer, said "What motivates this person?" I did the research and responded to Mr. Blackwell. Then I offered to help him get the word out for free. HOWEVER, when you first started moaning I offered to delete the post and you should have left it at that. I was polite despite the fact that I care more for PEOPLE and HUMANITY than internet etiquette. But I see your priorities. Im sure loads of people will back you as this is an internet forum but when it boils down to it your reaction speaks volumes to who YOU are.

i thought that link said pervertphile

Euna wrote: ">>>What would you think if some random person showed up on the doorstep of your home and asked for a donation for something you've never heard of?

Oh, is there a cookie cutter response to this? I..."

I think that if you knew this group a little better, you would respond differently. There are tons of people in this group who would do anything for each other. Just look at some of the threads. The reason there is a problem with your post is that you didn't attempt to make yourself known in this group before asking us for money. This has nothing to do with internet etiquette or anything else. It has to do with the fact that people usually don't take kindly to people joining their social groups for the sole purpose of asking for money.

Kevin wrote: "i thought that link said pervertphile"

Thanks for the laugh Kevin. :)

Laurin wrote: "I agree completely. It's like when the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door to talk to you about their god. Most people aren't very receptive to that kind of marketing. "

Ive met alot of Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses that way. I dont keep them on the porch. I invite them in out of the cold or heat and serve them food and drinks. I tell them I respect that they are trying to save my soul and then I share my views as they share theirs. But hey Im weird.

Laurin: I'm sorry you find the rewards of the Kickstarter of no value. Kickstarter is not a donation or begging system. They actually make sure you are offering something of value as reward for backing. The thing is he has 20 days... I have a sense of urgency because I want him to be able to get his works to Dragon Con. I am emotionally invested in this for various reasons.

Susan: good point I would be glad to do that... The Kickstarter has a video with the actress who will be playing one of the main parts and several others who have worked on the project or just read the book. I felt posting the link to the Kickstarter was good enough. But here is the review I posted:

Rise of the Magi had me hooked from the start. The first chapter is the kind that gets you so hooked it doesn't matter if the rest of the book is trash, you want to know what happens in the end. But the rest of the book was not trash. Indeed, it was magnificent. This novel is a real page turning piece of work and the action never stops. I have never seen someone spin a story combining so many different elements (fantasy, sci-fi, christianity, steampunk, romance, and action/adventure) and do it so masterfully. The Christian themes are not just thrown in there but incorporated and help the story to make sense. It's mostly symbolism and not preachy at all. I have always been a fan of fantasy and science fiction but my love is steampunk. This story takes the old world style of fantasy and adds science fiction in a way that is very steampunk. I read about 5 to 10 novels a year and so far, this is the best I have read this year.

Since deleting the original post and link had no real effect I am reposting the link: http://kck.st/18QUHcd

Otherwise, you might as well title the thread: Made you click!

Bye Misha

misha - YES. about every day. almond joy is my drug of choice.

Euna: It has nothing to do with whether or not I find value in the system - frankly I know nothing about it. It has to do with the fact that I don't know you from the man on the moon. I don't give money to strangers. Maybe had I known you first, or the author, I would have considered it. But with the way you've been acting in this thread, there is absolutely no way in hell I'm giving you or anything you're associated with my money. Sorry, you've left a bad taste in my mouth.

Key lime pie ice cream is purdy good, too.

Barb, and thats why I deleted it but the person calling me a troll posted something inflammatory and provoking... There is a difference between trolling and spamming. I am sorry for spamming Barb.

Susan wrote: "Key lime pie ice cream is purdy good, too."

I really enjoy Ben & Jerry's Half-Baked.

Really Laurin? How? I find that you have been the most civil here so I regret if I have caused you offense.

Misha wrote: "Kevin wrote: "misha - YES. about every day. almond joy is my drug of choice."

Oh, that sounds good. I'm really excited to be back in the land of Graeter's. I took my niece there a few weeks ago a..."

I've been dying to try ice cream from the Michigan State University dairy.

Im getting better responses on other groups so at this point I really do regret posting it here... doing my favorite author more damage than good. Ugh.

Ice cream is fattening, I think I will go work out.

Misha wrote: "Washington State University in Pullman, where I lived and worked for a couple of years, has a university dairy. They produce a cheese called "Cougar Gold" that's pretty good, and also produce ice c..."

O-H!

I have never ate at Steak n Shake but their ads for their milkshakes makes me think that I should.

Susan wrote: "I have never ate at Steak n Shake but their ads for their milkshakes makes me think that I should."

They are delicious.

Oh jeez. Just what I needed to hear. How can I resist the temptation, now?!

They have a veggie melt, too...

Susan wrote: "Oh jeez. Just what I needed to hear. How can I resist the temptation, now?!

They have a veggie melt, too..."

I've only had one bad thing there, and it was a Kool-Aid milkshake. Too sweet. Everything else is AMAZING.

That's it. I am eating there this week!

They have salt and cracked pepper French fries.

Susan wrote: "That's it. I am eating there this week!

They have salt and cracked pepper French fries."

Report back with your findings, lol.

Misha wrote: "Careful, Susan. Someone might call you fat if you eat like that. The horror!"

Oh my gosh, someone enjoying life! How dare they!

Laurin wrote: "Susan wrote: "That's it. I am eating there this week!

They have salt and cracked pepper French fries."

Report back with your findings, lol."

Will do! In the name of science, I shall subject myself to this task.

Misha wrote: "Careful, Susan. Someone might call you fat if you eat like that. The horror!"

Yes, but my fat will be smiling!

He is sooo cuuuutch! And waving! And looks like a marshmallow.

I want smore cookie bars now, too.

Damn you, cute little fat humanoid!

Laurin wrote: "Misha wrote: "Careful, Susan. Someone might call you fat if you eat like that. The horror!"

Oh my gosh, someone enjoying life! How dare they!"

Never fear. I enjoy some life. ;)

Euna - that ice cream cone graphic is killa. thanks. i want a tattoo of that. btw, we are a group of second chances. your post was not that big of a deal but it caught everyone off guard before we knew you. i'f you give us another chance we'll do the same

peace, love and ice cream ya'll

Kevin wrote: "Euna - that ice cream cone graphic is killa. thanks. i want a tattoo of that. btw, we are a group of second chances. your post was not that big of a deal but it caught everyone off guard before we ..."

I agree. We've had our share of troll incidents, so things like that make us very suspicious. It's not a personal thing, it's just self-protection.

Misha, why not extend a ficus branch instead?

Also, if you're not feeding a troll, can you feed me? It's been a long time since Jim has poured a Pabst into my pot.

The Ficus wrote: "Misha, why not extend a ficus branch instead?

Also, if you're not feeding a troll, can you feed me? It's been a long time since Jim has poured a Pabst into my pot."

This is my first ficus spotting! I had only heard mythical tales of you up to this point!

Ficus!!

Holy hell!!

I brought you a friend. ;)

::pushes variegated Ficus lady plant next to The Ficus::

Misha, I have a personal trainer. I need someone to yell at me to get me to do the kind of extreme workouts I do... lol. I do a load of cardio, brazilian jiu jitsu, and muscle resistance type work outs. What I do for a living requires alot of sitting and I am the first skinny person in my whole family line. I knew my metabolism would eventually drop off so when Im not working I am beating up my body... quite literally. lol

I just read through this whole thread, and it gave me a laugh. And yes, Kevin, I do believe what you were thinking was what popped in my head also, but a Sims rendition of it. That, or How To Eat Fried Worms.


Wow. Those both have very starkly contrasting themes, with very dirty undertones. *shudder*

Barb wrote: "Spam is prohibited in this group. I won't delete this thread because a conversation has been struck."

Can you at least delete the book at the top of it?

Lobstergirl wrote: "Barb wrote: "Spam is prohibited in this group. I won't delete this thread because a conversation has been struck."

Can you at least delete the book at the top of it?"

On second thought delete the whole thing.

No way. The Ficus made an appearance up in this bitch.

The Ficus's posts can be saved.

Utah doesn't have a Steak 'N Shake. Southern Utah does not have a YMCA.

Utah has a lot of "not."