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Macky wrote: "I'm aggrieved to say I quite fancy the idea of a duck in a police uniform eating salty popcorn whilst corkscrewing Mrs Duckie who's partaking of some butterkist and doing naughty things with champagne."I have never done naughty things with champagne but I did with a champagne bottle. I was too young to drink the contents at the time.
@Tyler, the manuscript for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was rejected by 12 different publishing houses. When my mental state starts feeling incompatible with life, I try to remember how glad I am that I was not one of the people who wrote one of those rejection letters.
JustJen wrote: "I don't recall this little detail from the duck shifter book I read. :("If it's the same one I read, then it explains why the guy was such an a**hole.
In a totally moany way Tyler ( moany as in grumpy not moany as in ooh baby ooh) I wish you loads of luck, it just needs the right person to see its merits... Is it a short story, novella or full novel? Bull elephants.... Six and a half feet long..... Sheesh! Clenching buttocks and wincing.
Danni wrote: "Night, night Anil :)Ijeoma wrote: "The duck penis was just so gross. Never again will I look upon those ducks with fondness or fluffy feelings. I knew there was a 'reason for my aversion to duc..."
I am upset that I can't decide if I am grossed out or in awe of what I just read and watched. I hate to agree but how does no one know about this!?! I always thought they were just fighting but now I know it could be a little female duck being ravashed against her will!
Guess you learn something new everyday. Wish I could unlearn that one but since I can't I am totally going to spread the knowledge.
Helle wrote: "Welcome Tyler, you can complain as much as you want and I want to read your book, so sorry to hear that the publisher did not want your book. A lot of hugs"
@ Helle...Hey Detective Clue-Sowhat ex marine Clairvoyant... I'm huffing because Ive not said Hi tonight or complained with you about your comics!
Tyler wrote: "Helle wrote: "Welcome Tyler, you can complain as much as you want and I want to read your book, so sorry to hear that the publisher did not want your book.
A lot of hugs"
Thanks Helle. I just wan..."
Thank you for your sweet and kind words that means a lot to me, thank you for your support xxx <3 It's the thought that counts, it's your and others' support, the way I know I am not alone in my crises and that you understand that, my feelings of hurt, anger and pain.
What I love with you authors is that you can make us laugh, see another world full of magic, and other beautiful things, even if some books are in a cruel world then there is always love and support, family and friends.
I think the most sexy to read is m/m books :-)
I agree with you in that, there is too much misery in the world, but I also think you can't save others if you can't save yourself(not in the sense of the bible) but everyday life.
My complain is that the is not enough comics about gay people, Northstar, Wiccan, Hulking, Apollo and Midnighter can't be the only superheroes in whole univers that is gay from Marvel and DC Comics, that is just not real, when you think about RL and how many people that live on planet Earth.
A lot of hugs"
Thanks Helle. I just wan..."
Thank you for your sweet and kind words that means a lot to me, thank you for your support xxx <3 It's the thought that counts, it's your and others' support, the way I know I am not alone in my crises and that you understand that, my feelings of hurt, anger and pain.
What I love with you authors is that you can make us laugh, see another world full of magic, and other beautiful things, even if some books are in a cruel world then there is always love and support, family and friends.
I think the most sexy to read is m/m books :-)
I agree with you in that, there is too much misery in the world, but I also think you can't save others if you can't save yourself(not in the sense of the bible) but everyday life.
My complain is that the is not enough comics about gay people, Northstar, Wiccan, Hulking, Apollo and Midnighter can't be the only superheroes in whole univers that is gay from Marvel and DC Comics, that is just not real, when you think about RL and how many people that live on planet Earth.
Tyler wrote: "Macky wrote: "Tyler wrote: "Macky wrote: "How annoying Ive been out today and missed lovely Lucas' witty cop porn piccy... very droll !! Hi Tyler.... sorry you're PO'd but you can always vent on h..."I would like to complain that it isn't fair that an elephant can have a phallus that is longer than I am tall.
Fangtasia wrote: "@Tyler, the manuscript for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was rejected by 12 different publishing houses. When my mental state starts feeling incompatible with life, I try to remember how ..."
Oh, I would have definitley hated to be in those 12 people's shoes when those books went big. :-(
Macky wrote: "Helle wrote: "Welcome Tyler, you can complain as much as you want and I want to read your book, so sorry to hear that the publisher did not want your book.
A lot of hugs"
@ Helle...Hey Detective..."
Thank you Macky and thank you for giving me a new titel LOL but I think you are the only one to remember that titel, just to long as SHIELD (Kendra show me the right word, change to the right), I can't remember what the words are from that organisation other that they are cool, but G.I.Joe are as strong.
I am a comic-nerd LOL but that is ok, I really hope there will be more comics like that, without mothers that think Marvel brainwash their childern, what a narrow-minded attitude, poor children that are homosexuals in these families.
(no support and love there :-( )Marvel will help other young people to understand that it's okay and that they will be burned in hell and they no sins have made, in relation to the "pious" church we all hear about.
A lot of hugs"
@ Helle...Hey Detective..."
Thank you Macky and thank you for giving me a new titel LOL but I think you are the only one to remember that titel, just to long as SHIELD (Kendra show me the right word, change to the right), I can't remember what the words are from that organisation other that they are cool, but G.I.Joe are as strong.
I am a comic-nerd LOL but that is ok, I really hope there will be more comics like that, without mothers that think Marvel brainwash their childern, what a narrow-minded attitude, poor children that are homosexuals in these families.
(no support and love there :-( )Marvel will help other young people to understand that it's okay and that they will be burned in hell and they no sins have made, in relation to the "pious" church we all hear about.
Kendra wrote: "Fangtasia wrote: "@Tyler, the manuscript for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was rejected by 12 different publishing houses. When my mental state starts feeling incompatible with life, I tr..."
Thanks Kendra but the only wand in my book is attached to a big muscly guy, but he does wave it around a lot. Poke, poke, poke.
Helle wrote: "Macky wrote: "Helle wrote: "Welcome Tyler, you can complain as much as you want and I want to read your book, so sorry to hear that the publisher did not want your book. A lot of hugs"
@ Helle....."
Unfortunately, the people behind S.H.I.E.L.D. can't even make up their minds, it also depends on when and what medium (comic vs. movie) you are referring to. There have been 3 different meanings for that acronym.
I'd just like to I'm afraid the story isn't romantic enough for Dreamspinner and not porny enough for other publishers. Humour is a touchy thing. People either love it or they hate it and mixing humour and gay sex can bring in all sorts of touchy issues.
We might also check out Smashwords as I shudder at suggesting he supports the big Goliath.
Kendra wrote: "Helle wrote: "Macky wrote: "Helle wrote: "Welcome Tyler, you can complain as much as you want and I want to read your book, so sorry to hear that the publisher did not want your book.
A lot of hu..."
Kendra thank you for write that word right, I did know some how I have write that wrong :-) I think more about the comic, because that is for me the original one, the movies are just the visual converted into movement and have not all the things like the comic.
A lot of hu..."
Kendra thank you for write that word right, I did know some how I have write that wrong :-) I think more about the comic, because that is for me the original one, the movies are just the visual converted into movement and have not all the things like the comic.
A.B. wrote: "I'd just like to thank complain about everyone making Tyler feel welcome. He's a tad depressed about being rejected. He's suffers a bit from rejection issues, but I'm trying to help him where I can..."I am very perturbed that I cannot figure out how to put the line through the words like our famous author A.B. and our Oh Wise One Lucas. Would you be willing to inform this poor peasant so that she may use that really cool tool?
And who doesn't love to laugh while reading books? Tyler, let me know once you get it figured out, I will put it on my to buy list. I love books that make me laugh, but also ones that don't make me want to gag from excess sweetness or skip pages when I have encountered the 69th sex scene when the book is only 120 pages long. I also loath (read that as like) books with swear words in it since I don't swear at home. Too many little ears at home to repeat what I say and who wants their kids first word to be fu*&? Not me :-)
Hey Kendra I 'll grumpily tell you that if you click on - ( some html is ok ) in the right hand corner of the comment box all the instructions come up that tell you how to hide spoilers, underline words, strike through words, post pictures etc etc. hope that helps.
Famous author, **dies laughing** not really. But thanks anyway.Macky beat me to the punch with the little 's'.
And I'll pass on your thoughts about excessive swearing to Tyler. He wouldn't listen to me. Said I sound just like his mother...
Well, I'm disappointed I'm so late welcoming Tyler:( Hi Tyler, I'm sorry about your book. Don't give up though.
@ Tyler - so disappointed you weren't swept up by a publisher - but don't give up. Try another one. Somewhere on the M/M Romance group is a list of M/M romance publishers with links to their submission guidelines. Here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...@ Danni - girl, there is something wrong with you. (and ducks, but I'm blaming you for bringing it to my consciousness). And just look at the pandemonium you've left in your wake, here! *snort*
@ Helle - just, hi... I've been unable to post lately, but I've been thinking about you, sweets.
I'm super annoyed that I miss all the good posting times because of either my time zone or my work schedule.
Geez - Rand Paul is ridiculously stupid. I wish I could quit watching Rachel Maddow, but my girl crush just won't let me.
JustJen wrote: "I don't recall this little detail from the duck shifter book I read. :("That's the first thing I thought of!! Well, that wasn't in Duck!. lol
I am extremely upset that all the people who have written books and want to get them published are unable to do so. It seems very unfair. On the other hand, Stephen King got his fair share of rejection slips before finding a publisher for Carrie.
Rick wrote: "I am extremely upset that all the people who have written books and want to get them published are unable to do so. It seems very unfair. On the other hand, Stephen King got his fair share of rejection slips before finding a publisher for Carrie."
He liked to collect them on a big nail in his room, as I recall.
Lori wrote: "He liked to collect them on a big nail in his room, as I recall."I must complain that I never did that myself. I would have LOVED to have a $#!% ton of rejection slips on a big #*%#*#$ nine inch nail! Alas, instead I gave up on my dreams of writing and got a job as a retail manager. Yes, I sold my soul to the company (that was Waldenbooks) and I'd still be happily selling books to people had they not gone belly up. But then I wouldn't have decided to go back to college and put myself into debt for the rest of my life. Who knows where life will take me next?
I would like to complain about Waldenbooks (and Borders too) going belly up since they were such a cool bookstore(s) and therefore losing Rick his job. I'd like also to complain about missing said bookstores, especially on days when I really want to spend money I should not ...
I am not pleased that I just checked the now infamous Poll #3 and see to my horror that the caped crusaders have gotten another vote, bringing them
dangerously
close to reclaiming that #1 spot again. This must NOT happen. Jonny & Hadji must retain their HARD one, er ... WON position and their victory must remain intact. I will return tomorrow and fully expect to see more votes for Hadji & Jonny or virtual nipple twisting will ensue.
I am complaining that i am probably the last one to welcome Tyler, oh the ignominy of it!Tyler, sorry about your books rejection, which of course you personalize and think they are rejecting you. I don't know how long it takes you to write, but in my Interior Design profession a hotel takes anywhere from 2 to 3 years to design, build and construct. I've been the the business for over 30 years and am quite successful. And I still get rejected. It takes a whole to develop a thick enough skin and to be honest, I just was fired from a project and it hurt. It always hurts. But I know another project will come along to take its place. Meanwhile 3 chiropractors visits, countless pounds added and waaaay too much alcohol imbibed and I'm still to over it. Oh wait, I was supposed to be cheering you up! Oops. Well actually a really cool project has been landed and all is well (except for this little chip n my shoulder that I can't seem to flick off). Really, just keep trying. Only those that keep trying actually make it. Life doesn't really fall into your lap while on a cruise sipping DeLeon.
Tyler wrote: "Jerry wrote: "I am so chagrined that we are on vacation and not near my music collection so that I might join in the cleaning fest. Having no boobs, I will have to content myself with being a booty..."Jerry you really should get an iPod or use your phone. I have transferred all my music to there and now I can listen to Trick Daddy and Tupac wherever I go. You can get these little portable dockers too that fit in your luggage.
As old as we may be, we do have 2 iPads, an iPod and a laptop with us on this trip. We have many albums ripped, just not Judy. My iPad is almost completely filled with photos for work, and the 20 albums I have take up too much space as it is. Not everything is on the iPod because we just don't use it that much as we use our Apple TV for music at home. What is ripped to that is not universals all our devices. We have been playing some of our music thru the dock in the room thru the stereo system and the TV has Music Choice and we have been using my husbands favorite, Spotify.
JustJen wrote: "I don't recall this little detail from the duck shifter book I read. :("I have read a shifter book or two where the Alpha male wolf "claims" his
Rick wrote: "I regret to inform that I'm rather in agreement with Anil on this. While I do not advocate burial desecrations, Thatcher, like Ronald Reagan (who, in his case, was absolutely nothing more than a marionette for the conservative factions), opened herself up to ridicule when she entered public service and the political arena. Many of the Native Americans believed that when one was a leader, part of the job was accepting ridicule as a way of remaining modest; in fact, making fun of the community’s leaders was considered necessary to prevent abuses of power...."I've stayed away from the debate regarding Margaret Thatcher, who by any standards was a remarkable woman, even if I didn't agree with some of her policies. However, Rick mentions politicians being opened up to ridicule, that it should be accepted as a way of remaining modest. Mrs. T. was certainly never modest, but she must have accepted the ridicule, because in many years of murderously funny satire, she never once spoke out against the brilliant and sadly missed spirit of Spitting Image , which incidentally satirised Ronnie Reagan as mercilessly. Spitting Image never caught the spirit of the moment with such slicing cruelty as in this sequence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jY5f...
It can actually make you cry with sympathy for the foreground and the shifting backgrounds while—if you have the personal experience of living through her reign—risking rupture through laughter. But remember, it is satire and not a true picture because, natch, it omits so much that was also good. Ah, well. R.I.P. Mrs. T.
I am annoyed that I have a long day at work today (civil service job) and will not be able to moan and groan with my fellow complainants, or take part in the fab word games. On the up side I shall be seeing my HOT brother today and will tell him of his growing popularity with the Complaints Department and the emerging demand for his speedo photos.
(bad people all of you :)
Jerry wrote: "JustJen wrote: "I don't recall this little detail from the duck shifter book I read. :("
I have read a shifter book or two where the Alpha male wolf "claims" his damsel male mate and when climaxin..."
Jerry I agree with you in that, have also read a lot of shifters books, that have it that way, a least they have sex for a long time :-)
I am frustrated that I forgot to tell after the meeting on Monday, I saw an elephant in town when we had a circus visiting and my dad was so sweet to drive around the city so I could see the elephant.
There is a man in the world who has a penis of 37 cm, a lot longer than a porn actor, I remember that he lives in the U.S.
Ijeoma hey not all have ask about that, but that does not mean that I do not want to see your HOT brother in speedo too hehehe :-)
I have read a shifter book or two where the Alpha male wolf "claims" his damsel male mate and when climaxin..."
Jerry I agree with you in that, have also read a lot of shifters books, that have it that way, a least they have sex for a long time :-)
I am frustrated that I forgot to tell after the meeting on Monday, I saw an elephant in town when we had a circus visiting and my dad was so sweet to drive around the city so I could see the elephant.
There is a man in the world who has a penis of 37 cm, a lot longer than a porn actor, I remember that he lives in the U.S.
Ijeoma hey not all have ask about that, but that does not mean that I do not want to see your HOT brother in speedo too hehehe :-)
Can I just complain that I'm annoyed Roger and Zack weren't with me today when I visited The Bookshop in Oxford Street, Paddington and saw this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
A.B. wrote: "Can I just conmplain that I'm annoyed Roger and Zack weren't with me today when I visited The Bookshop in Oxford Street, Paddington and saw this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb......"
A.B. Want to Having visited this bookstore with you, I could have bought these books because they are on my wish list. That is just so annoying, and to see Oxford Street, Paddington, was a + too
A.B. Want to Having visited this bookstore with you, I could have bought these books because they are on my wish list. That is just so annoying, and to see Oxford Street, Paddington, was a + too
Helle wrote: "A.B. wrote: "Can I just conmplain that I'm annoyed Roger and Zack weren't with me today when I visited The Bookshop in Oxford Street, Paddington and saw this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi..."I'd offer to post them to you Helle but that would cost more than the books themselves!
A.B. wrote: "Helle wrote: "A.B. wrote: "Can I just conmplain that I'm annoyed Roger and Zack weren't with me today when I visited The Bookshop in Oxford Street, Paddington and saw this: https://www.facebook.com..."
Thank you A.B. But I need to find out where I can buy it, and where it will not cost so much, sometime the cost to send the books are higher than what the books cost alone. I need to wait and be patient or maybe to visit you and then the problem about to post them is solved :-) and I really want to visit Great Britain/ U.K. again, it has been over 14 years I have last visit U.K.
Thank you A.B. But I need to find out where I can buy it, and where it will not cost so much, sometime the cost to send the books are higher than what the books cost alone. I need to wait and be patient or maybe to visit you and then the problem about to post them is solved :-) and I really want to visit Great Britain/ U.K. again, it has been over 14 years I have last visit U.K.
This is general complaint not directed at any members of the Complaint Department because complaining about any member of the complaint department is against our Rules, except anyone can complain about me.
Why are so many words being wasted in person, on line, or in the press protesting the policies of Margaret Thatcher? She is dead. She cannot hear you. She is history. So are her mistakes. You cannot change the past nor make the deceased realize the error of her ways by threatening to piss on her grave or protesting at the funeral. That's the thing about the dead; you're too late to make them change their minds or punish them.
If all the hot air and hubbub that has been wasted on this extinct historical relic were put to work on real problems facing the UK today perhaps it would have influenced making some positive changes in education, employment and other areas requiring action now, not 20 to 30 years ago.
Why are so many words being wasted in person, on line, or in the press protesting the policies of Margaret Thatcher? She is dead. She cannot hear you. She is history. So are her mistakes. You cannot change the past nor make the deceased realize the error of her ways by threatening to piss on her grave or protesting at the funeral. That's the thing about the dead; you're too late to make them change their minds or punish them.
If all the hot air and hubbub that has been wasted on this extinct historical relic were put to work on real problems facing the UK today perhaps it would have influenced making some positive changes in education, employment and other areas requiring action now, not 20 to 30 years ago.
Rick wrote: "I am not pleased that I just checked the now infamous Poll #3 and see to my horror that the caped crusaders have gotten another vote, bringing them dangerously
close to reclaiming that #1 spot ..."
Can you provide a link please. I'm a bit in the dark here.
A.B. wrote: "Can you provide a link please. I'm a bit in the dark here."
Sure A.B., For you my friend—anything~! just click on polls in the Complaint Department sections listed
on the top right on any page including this one or use this link:
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/95...
Um, er, A.B.? I meant anything that doesn't involve getting girl cooties :-)
Complaint Department Poll #2
We have a decisive vote in "Which household task do you complain about most? " 47.6 percent of those voting agree it was "Cleaning The Bathroom."
Congratulations to basins, bowls and tubs everywhere for this decisive victory as the greatest annoyance for a plurality of Complaint Department voters.
We have a decisive vote in "Which household task do you complain about most? " 47.6 percent of those voting agree it was "Cleaning The Bathroom."
Congratulations to basins, bowls and tubs everywhere for this decisive victory as the greatest annoyance for a plurality of Complaint Department voters.
Jerry wrote: "I am complaining that i am probably the last one to welcome Tyler, oh the ignominy of it!Tyler, sorry about your books rejection, which of course you personalize and think they are rejecting you. ..."
I loathe to admit at how reluctantly impressed I am by Jerry, and his very honest perspective on being a very successful professional of many years, and STILL being turned down, rejected and fired. Some people wouldn't recognize talent if it fell out of the sky, landed on their face, and wiggled.
I think the toughest part is acknowledging that just because you work really hard on something does not mean you're going to get a payoff at the end. The most important thing is to keep trying. The road to success is never easy, but it is worth it.
I, on the other hand, just got BLOCKED by some really, really hot DILF on Scruff. Single, nice chest, great body, handsome face, big and thick hoohoo, and he turned me down! Not only that, he BLOCKED me! That really hurt! Talk about ignominy, and I sent him my best a$$ shot too! Some daddies...
NEXT!!!
Goesta wrote: "I a petrified that Kobo thinks I might thrill to Perry Rhodan. Would I? Or should I buy Bike Boy from them to let them know what I want right now? I am troubled that when I search for the title, al..."
My dear buddy Goesta, I am astonished that you wouldn't have already used Amazon to order Complaint Department Member Zack's magnificent graphic novels (comics) in erotic color on quality heavy paper stock and not only his Bike Boy but also Bike Boy Rides Again and Hot For Boys: The Sexy Adventures Of Rogue. Noy to mention his illustrated novels Boys of Vice City, Boys of Disco City and Boys of Two Cities.
And since you live in Berlin you could just drop by his publisher Bruno Gmünder and complain loudly that you want Boys of the Fast Lane NOW instead of waiting for it's upcoming release.
You are very lucky to be in Germany were Amazon.de has Issue 21 of Meatmen with a gloriously hot Zack color illustration on the cover.
But certain do rub a few Euros together get that Bike Boy you mentioned.
I am frustrated that a third volume of Bike Boy comics has not yet appeared. Instead I must continually thumb through my copies of the volumes already out. If this keeps up I'll have to order new copies of the editions already available.
A.B. wrote: "Can you provide a link please. I'm a bit in the dark here."I am annoyed that Lucas beat me to this - but here's the link again anyway:
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/95...
REMEMBER: You need to vote for Jonny Quest & Hadji.
I am enraged by the fact that I return to goodreads and the Complaint Department this morning only to discover that Jonny & Hadji are forced to share the #1 spot with the likes of Batman & Robin. This is completely unacceptable. All of you who voted for the Dynamic Duo may now consider yourselves the victims of painful virtual nipple twisting. This situation is intolerable. If you have not yet voted on Poll #3 go NOW and vote for Jonny & Hadji these poor young lads have been together for nearly 50 years and it is long past time that their relationship had been acknowledged. Do not delay: Jonny & Hadji need your support and they need it NOW.
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/95...
I am sad to say that I cannot vote again for Jonny and Hadji, though I would if I could!
I must complain that I never noticed something that was right in front of my face. In looking at the cover from Zack's Bike Boy that Lucas recently posted I am struck with how much Bike Boy and Jonny Quest have in common. Now I just need to get Zack to come up with a companion for Bike Boy that looks like Hadji ...Hey, Roger ....
Oh, and by the way - VOTE FOR Jonny & Hadji
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/95...
Lori wrote: "I am sad to say that I cannot vote again for Jonny and Hadji, though I would if I could!"I too, am saddened that there is only one vote available to each member. Yet that is the burdon that we must carry for living in a democracy.
Your support of the lads is acknowledged and Jonny & Hadji appreciate it very, very much.
I do as well.
Rick wrote: "I am enraged by the fact that I return to goodreads and the Complaint Department this morning only to discover that Jonny & Hadji are forced to share the #1 spot with the likes of Batman & Robin. T..."I am saddened to admit I have no idea who these people are. Yes, I Googled, thinking I just needed a nudge to the memory banks, but alas, no light of recognition. :(
Goesta wrote: "I loudly (and whinily) reiterate that I changed my vote to JQ&H so as not to be persecuted by mysterious, hunky men in spandex. Hm. Need to change it back to Bat & his red-fronted chickie, asap."I am beside myself with astonishment that someone, who shall remain nameless, would actually consider changing their vote from the adorable pair of Jonny & Hadji simply to garner some cheap and tawdry nocturnal visitation from some masked vigilante ... wait, that does sound inticing doesn't it.
NO! I refused to submit. Vote Hadji & Jonny in Poll #3!
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/95...
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A lot of hugs"
Thanks Helle. I just want to make people laugh. There's too much misery in the world. I read that you need a big hug. I just wish I was closer so I could do it for real.