From: Richard S. Holmes (rsholmes_at_MailBox.Syr.Edu)
Date: Mon Jun 02 2003 - 07:17:11 PDT
Ed Murphy <emurphy42_at_socal.rr.com> writes:
> > Once again Jesse succumbs to his perennial hybris
> ^^^^^^
>
> At this rate, I'm surprised you can even read fantasy rules, much less
> write them. What is this, a portmanteau for "hybrid" and "fibrous"? One
> is inspired to contemplate a Naugahyde couch, and consequently the fate of
> the countless Naugas who gave their life that it might be constructed.
>
> > Future rule-writers must describe their own abilities in suitably
> > grovelling terms so as to steer clear of Jesse's error and uphold the
> > distinction between all of you, and ME.
>
> I remember when the grovel was invented. I didn't think it would catch on.
>
> There, are those "suitably grovelling terms"? I certainly do want to uphold
> the distinction between me and YOU, though probably not for the reasons you
> have in mind.
>
> Each future rule shall quote at least two passages from the previous rule
> (whether valid or not), point out at least one perceived imperfection within
> the quoted material, and offer a correction.
>
> --
> Rule Date: 2003-06-01 23:22:33 GMT
>
Validity: Quotes the last rule, includes an ad hominem attack, uses a
previously unused term (portmanteau) which might in some circles be
considered abstruse. Describes own abilities in suitably grovelling
terms -- suitable to Ed Murphy, anyway.
However:
(1) Does this comment on the sarcasm in previous rules? It comments
on the previous rule, but not on anything that is obviously
sarcasm.
(2) I can see nothing that can be construed as even a backhanded
acknowledgement of Joshua's genius.
The rule must be considered INVALID.
Style: Nicely written, good restriction; pity it was invalid. +2.0.
Eligibility: Due to invalidity, Ed's eligibility period is cut short
and we are down to two players:
Joshua 2003-06-06 02:42:33 GMT
Jesse Welton 2003-06-03 14:35:16 GMT
All others: ineligible
--
- Rich Holmes
Syracuse, NY
"We're waist deep in the Big Muddy
And the big fool says to push on." -- Pete Seeger
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Rule Date: 2003-06-02 14:17:31 GMT
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