Complaint Department discussion

Hi I'm 50 percent of the co-moderators. I joined because it was a fun place, friendly and people are empathetic.

Hi, Preston is more like 75 percent of the two co-moderators and I'm the other 25 percent, on a good day. I joined on the first day this group opened to Goodreads members and I'm still here. Either I'm not making much progress or I find this place fun, friendly and supportive.

Hi everybody. I stumbled into this place and I've yet to discover the exit. (Interestingly, EXIT is Latin for "he leaves," which always makes me wonder where ladies are allowed to get out of a place. Perhaps wherever it's used, it should say EXEUNT, which is Latin for "they leave.")

Anyway, if anyone should find it, please let me know. Otherwise I'll have to carry on playing all the games, like the super-clever brilliant "Which Book" and all the surreal poems.

Oh… and there is a lot of support here, not to mention friendly (and frankly daft) people among the members. :-)

Hi my name is Juan Valdez. I joined because everybody blame me for Exxon Valdez oil spill and I didn't do it. You all stop complaining about me because I'm just a simple coffee grower with one mule and two bags of beans just like on the TV commercial.

Hi my name is Mary Mary Quite Contrary and I joined because I want to complain about you bastards who keep asking me 'How does my garden grow? You stop your sexual innuendo because if you don't I'm coming at you with silver bells and cockle shells! Yeah. How about that huh?!"

I joined so I could be The Most Interesting Man In The World, however, when I drink beer, it's not Dos Equis. So I am here.

Hi I'm Monika and I'm here because someone (who shall remain nameless unless he feels comfortable coming out) came a callin' promising me pink elephants and lots of fun.

Ok so he came through with the pick elephant, once, and yes he's right it can be fun but these damn word, which book, never ending story, add to the poem games make me have to think! Thinking in my opinion is hard work ....wait a minute I just clued in, dammit no wonder I get so tired, my brain is always working!

How do I shut off the thinking mode in my brain?

Monika wrote: "How do I shut off the thinking mode in my brain?..."

I dunno but if you find out how to turn it on it might help me in my classes. Other than getting better grades I don't need my brain cuz I got my body :-)

Boyd wrote: "I dunno but if you find out how to turn it on it might help me in my classes. Other than getting better grades I don't need my ..."

Boyd, unless you're planning on a career as an 'escort' that body isn't what will pay the bills. ;)

Didn't Boyd leave his brain in a locker room at NYU when his body joined the Complaint Department?

Roger wrote: "Didn't Boyd leave his brain in a locker room at NYU when his body joined the Complaint Department?"

Haha Roger! That was a pretty smart thing for Boyd to do, leaving his brain in a locker room at NYU means he can go see it anytime he wants and we all know what else you can see in locker rooms. ;)

Hey Monika, where've you been?

Hey Averin, dealing with what a crappy year 2014 has been so far but I've been keeping my eye on you guys. ;)

Roger wrote: "Hi everybody. I stumbled into this place and I've yet to discover the exit. (Interestingly, EXIT is Latin for "he leaves," which always makes me wonder where ladies are allowed to get out of a place. Perhaps wherever it's used, it should say EXEUNT, which is Latin for "they leave.")"

Perhaps we'd be better to take our cue from P.T. Barnum and say "This way to the Great Egress ==>"?

Hi, my name is Lori and I'm not entirely sure how I found my way to the Complaint Department. It's been an interesting ride so far and I do plan on playing the games again soon... when I wake up a bit more.

Lori wrote: "Roger wrote: "Hi everybody. I stumbled into this place and I've yet to discover the exit. (Interestingly, EXIT is Latin for "he leaves," which always makes me wonder where ladies are allowed to get..."

Welcome back!

Hey Averin!

Monika wrote: "How do I shut off the thinking mode in my brain?"

I've also been wondering how to do that for most of my life. Still haven't figured it out.

Hi, my name is Rick and I'm a comicaholic ... oh wait, that's a DIFFERENT group isn't it. Is this bookaholics? Oh, right COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT!

Anyway, I got recruited to join up by someone (you know who you are so you can bow your head in shame if you want to). Probably because I like to complain and gripe so much. Just like Lambert in Alien - "I like griping" - so this seemed like the perfect place for me.

Wait - does that make me a complaintaholic?

Rick wrote: "Anyway, I got recruited to join up by someone..."

And we can't thank her enough for that recruiting effort even if she did disappear without a word. Not even a visit to the "The Doctor is in…" Still she must remain anonymous.

Preston wrote: And we can't thank her enough for that recruiting effort even if she did disappear without a word. Not even a visit to the "The Docto..."

Are you talking about me Preston? I'm lodging a complaint that sometimes certain people around here aren't being very specific. :-P

Monika wrote: "Are you talking about me Preston? I'm lodgi...

Nope you don't fit the bill here for the recruiter. I mentioned "Not even a visit to the "The Doctor is in…" The Doctor is in is a Dr. Who discussion and although I never heard you say anything bad about the good doctor, a regenerative time lord traveling in a tardis isn't really your thing. Sexy men. Now that would be different. That would be your thing and mine too :-)

Lori wrote: "Perhaps we'd be better to take our cue from P.T. Barnum and say "This way to the Great Egress ==>"?..."

Didn't the Great Egress make a guest appearance in one of the Everwending Stories?

Preston wrote:Nope you don't fit the bill here for the recruiter. I mentioned "Not even a visit to the "The Doctor is in…" The Doctor is in is a Dr..."

I've never said anything bad about the good doctor because there isn't anything bad to say. Oh and a regenerative time lord traveling in a tardis is my thing, as long as he's sexy ;) I'd go off with him in a heart beat. Mmmmm.....Capt Jack *sigh* not a time lord but the next best thing. :D

Monika wrote: "Mmmmm.....Capt Jack *sigh* not a time lord but the next best thing. :D "

But he's gay. And so is the actor. That wouldn't work out well romantically for you. It would for me though :-)

Preston wrote: "But he's gay. And so is the actor. That wouldn't work out well romantically for you. It would for me though..."

Yes I know they're gay and I also know the actor is married. *g* Where did it say I was looking for romance? I just think he's gorgeous to look at. You're welcome to him Preston. :)

Technically, the Capt. Jack in Doctor Who is omnisexual, while in Torchwood he's merely bisexual.

Lori wrote: "Technically, the Capt. Jack in Doctor Who is omnisexual, while in Torchwood he's merely bisexual."

You stick with reality, I'm dreaming of Captain Jack coming to his senses and realizing all along he was gay… for me.

As I mentioned and so is the actor who is not omni nor bi but gay. Furthermore, very soon John Barrowman is going to realize his 22 partnership with Scott Gill was just a cheap fling and marrying Scott last July 2nd was a colossal mistake since he's been in love with me from the moment he... might see me someday.

Dream on… everyone. Barrowman was taken the minute he became Jack. All mine!

hello...there...people...of...the...internet...
lol hi hi xD im ligia BUT everyone calls meh Luigii

Preston wrote: "And we can't thank her enough for that recruiting effort even if she did disappear without a word."

Sorry Preston it wasn't a she who recruited me. Unless I was mislead all this time. ;)

Roger wrote: "Dream on… everyone. Barrowman was taken the minute he became Jack. All mine!"

I'm NEXT!

Rick wrote: "Roger wrote: "Dream on… everyone. Barrowman was taken the minute he became Jack. All mine!"

I'm NEXT!"

Haven't you guys heard of 'ladies first'?

Luigii wrote: "hello...there...people...of...the...internet...
lol hi hi xD im ligia BUT everyone calls meh Luigii"

Hi Luigii!

i agree with Monika!! XD
ladies first xD

Luigii wrote: "hello...there...people...of...the...internet...
lol hi hi xD im ligia BUT everyone calls meh Luigii"

Hi Ligia~!

Welcome to the crazyiness. Thanks for joining the Complaint Department and for introducing yourself.

These people are crazy and that includes me. They are arguing over who 'gets' an actor (John Barrowman) who has been in a relationship for 22 years and got married last year.

So this is what you've gotten yourself into. They may be crazy but they are all dear, kind and smart people—but you'd never guess that from reading these comments :-)

Feel free to say anything that comes to mind.

Have fun!

@Preston: alrighy xD thank u!!

Monika wrote: "Haven't you guys heard of 'ladies first'?"

Sure, go ahead, right behind me. Thank you very much.

Rick wrote: Sure, go ahead, right behind me. Thank you very much."

.... covers eyes and slowly shakes head, then sneaks out again ....

Lori wrote: ".... covers eyes and slowly shakes head, then sneaks out again ...."

Wait, Lori, was it something I said? :O

snicker

Hello, I saw a sign that said Public Cookies and thought I'd stick my head in. Now I can't seem to find the door to get back out.

There is a way to leave, right? This isn't one of those places where you can check out but never leave?

Just call my Dusty. It seems as good a moniker as any.

Welcome Dusty! We are a fun bunch and don't bite (against the rules y'know). Look forward to your posts!

Lori wrote: "Welcome Dusty! We are a fun bunch and don't bite (against the rules y'know). Look forward to your posts!"

Wait.. bitings against the rules? When did that happen? I've got to file a complaint ... now where's that silly biting request form ....

Thanks. But what if I like biting?

Uhm, well ...

Lori wrote: "Uhm, well ..."

I don't recall anything in the rules about not biting, unless that counts as abuse, because Preston and Boyd definitely don't allow abuse, but I'm sure gentle biting can't be again the rules, surely? ;-)

If you want I can make it a rule that sexy biting is required.

(Lori would be exempt of course because we all respect her and her no bite policy.)

well then... we have a biting policy now or something? xD