[(22) Snapped service pipe!]

I will have to agree with Jason in declaring Des a traitor for drooling and not sharing. We're not asking for the guy's body (not that there would be an objection), but DUDE, come on: a picture. ::

[(22) Snapped service pipe!]

Yes, that's your story I am sure. But you weren't thinking about us, your friends, were you? Well, then. It just proves I was right about you all along. A hunk o' burnin' lorry driver and we get nothing but a blank t-shirt, is that it? Rat bastard, as I said.

[(22) Snapped service pipe!]

And you didn't take a photo of said driver with your mobile? What good are you, you ruddy rat bastard.

[A Good Reason to Spend 765 dollars]

Take me suit shopping with you :)

[Little White Pill]

Right. Okay. I'll reply so you know I read it. Maybe I'll eventually think of what to say. Like the previous posters I'm not quite sure how to respond.

[(21) Oh Joyous day]

Any email is good email. Sadly, like you, I don't get the reams of email the porn-writers get. But, do you really WANT them?

[(19) Driving in Adelaide]

I heard about that. It seems that his son was in the hospital, dying, and every minute was critical for him, to be able to say goodbye. Sadly, he never made it in time.(Just made that up, but the point is, we really don't know what is so pressing in someone else's life, but it's NOT fair to automatically assume they are all assholes.)

Right. "They are USUALLY all assholes"

[(18) Older not necessarily wiser]

Can I whip you with my flacid noodle?

I believe her prefers his noodles 'al dente'

[(18) Older not necessarily wiser]

Happy Birthday

[Six Months]

My previous offer of moral support and other such help stands.

["I'll Never Wear Boxers Again"]

Thanks SO much for sharing that story. It's awesome. It ought to be done up a bit more and posted in Dude's "Snippets from Life" section.

[Saved By the Fates]

As an observation only, I come across as a far bigger asshole on-line than I really am, or at least marginally so :)

[(16) YIM-ing]

Brilliant :)

[Trust on-line]

Thank you for the salutary comments. Camy I will remain.

It's for the best even though it makes for less happy relationships online. Beware the ones who tell you how much they can be trusted for they are often the least trustworthy. Although I know I can be trusted and any number of people here would probably vouch that I'd go to my grave with a secret rather than give it up, trust is properly EARNED. Although you all have a general idea of who/what I am, not one person here has any proof of that. For all you know I could be a 27 year old hot female babe with big hooters and a small family. I could be a 17 year old teen still in school. I could be a 34 year old cop trolling for paedophiles. I could be a very patient someone who hates gays secretly cultivating people to kill offline. You just DON'T know. Don't risk your life, liberty, and safety if you're not totally and completely sure because you damn well may be betting your life on it. Is it worth it?That being said, I have offered my trust to a few people over the years and generally it's worked well because I am very, very, very careful on that. Even those I am not friends with any longer still keep my trust. However, with this persona (WBMS) there's one and only one person on this planet who knows me under my real name and this name -- and it's been quite a few years and I've not been burnt yet and still it scares the holy fuck out of me. I trust my instincts enough to take that risk but in good conscience, I can not counsel someone else to take that course.

[Trust on-line]

The bottom line in my experience is MOST PEOPLE SUCK. I have lost most faith in humanity (there are exceptions) and I urge you to err on the side of caution. Patience pays.

[Saved By the Fates]

You probably should do it via a private message. The most "assholish" personalities are (in my opinion) XX, XX, XX*, and me -- but I will go out on a limb and state we're probably not assholes in real life. So before you go flaming someone just remember not everyone communicates well online and for some of those people it's just a persona. Or maybe it's someone else entirely. But I can tell you by the emails I receive from some people, they take the forums far too seriously. If you really want to take someone to task, make sure it's what they really think first. Just my two cents.* XX naming someone serves no purpose but I can tell you for the most part they ain't assholes, they just play one on television.

[(15) Which Story?]

I am pleased to see that 12 people have now voted for the stories because that tells me that 12 people have read my little effort. I like to know that is happening. If another twelve were to read them then maybe the voting would be different. Either way, for me the voting is more for the readers than for the authors.

Yes but all it tells you is that 12 people were motivated to vote. I suspect more people actually READ them.

[Time zones]

Your story stolen by a Chinese website????

Yes. Though I like to think of it as 'purloined for the betterment of mankind'. There's not a lot I can do about it.这里上演着快乐，洋溢着健康，满载着你的喜怒哀乐。教堂路西街，华裔同志网上家园-(页 1) - 英语沙龙 - ■教堂路西街■ I can't read what it says, though the text of the story (The Millrace) remains in engrish. ;)

Per Google Translations: Playing happily, filled with healthy, fully loaded with your emotions. Church Road West, Chinese comrades online home - (page 1) - English Sharon-West Church Road

[Time zones]

Your story stolen by a Chinese website????

[(15) Which Story?]

I like reader interaction. I don't mind when they offer valid commentary: "Why did George bugger Dick's backside when he was still secretly pining for Libby? I just don't buy it." I don't even mind suggestions "It would be so cool to see George murder Dick" and I love when readers offer suggestions, "You ignorant prick -- how could you leave the comma out after the conjuntion in the 49th paragraph on page 40" I also like when readers point out continuity gaffes, ask for clarification "can you explain WHY the character would do that" I learn from all of this. If readers have questions or concerns it means I may not have done my job properly -- or it may mean I have a surprise coming later. But when readers tell me I should write differently "I hate the way you write in present tense" that sort of puts me off. However, all-in-all I prefer reader email to no email.

[Don't crush their little ribs.]

I didn't think it meaningless at all,In fact it made me feel guilty for not laughing at myself and my hopes desires more often. I must have a look at my horror-scope.

I, too, laugh at myself -- mostly when there's a mirror and I'm naked.

[Too many blogs]

WTF "no names, no packdrill"I've never, ever heard that in my life. A Google on it proved worthless. 'splain it to me :)I can see it means you're not naming names, but WTF does it mean and what is the origin?

[(14) At the Video store]

Gee Camy, sorry if I have shocked you.

He's not the only one. At some point I'm going to have to tell Dude that we've been invaded by people who are not entirely straight. (Or those like me who aren't straight in the head.)

[Daniel and I part ways]

Yeah, you ARE a clothes whore. Give a bunch to goodwill or I promise, I will tell you about apartments I've seen in Redwood City (Lincoln Ave) that will make your flesh crawl.PS: Good luck :)

[Death and the King's Horseman]

Ele. Please email me -- I'd email you but I don't know your email addy. I can help you. You were misinformed on the IRA. And I can share some other stuff I have no intention of posting in public.