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 -- Rule Date: 2003-06-02 14:17:31 GMT
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