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message 3651: by Goesta (new)

Goesta I'll be tossing and turning in my bed presently, pondering potent produce. Arggh. Lettuce prey.


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message 3653: by [deleted user] (new)

Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "We need 3 more fruit and veg pictures to make up our five portions of fruit and veg for the day!!!!

I think that about covers it Ijeaoma now start planning your family meals accordingly :-)


message 3654: by Danni (new)

Danni | 248 comments Shame on the lot of you - the place was full of intellectual discussion until someone mentioned rude fruit and now the whole group has spiralled down into depravity.

Btw, all this mention of food shaped like genitalia reminds me of a trip I went on recently to see http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/ which was a similar kind of thing, except it involved genitalia being shaped into various interesting shapes such as the loch ness monster and a hamburger. Highly recommended :)


message 3655: by Averin (new)

Averin | 1962 comments Danni wrote: "Averin wrote: "Part of your story. You are in Test Post btw, as is ..."

Ooh, what does that mean? Will it be soon?



I'm sorry, I'll stop now, but just loved this one sooo much couldn't help sh..."


She doesn't have a firm (ahem) schedule set beyond the 10th. Test Post is when the formatters have it set up the way we expect the story to look at go live. All 25 of us go through and discuss errors (typos missed, extra/missing spaces, issues with the photo). Then the editor goes back to the author for final approval and after that, the story is RTP and Jen will put it on the schedule. I think she emails the authors a week ahead of time so they can alert their fans.


message 3656: by Ije the Devourer of Books (last edited Jun 03, 2013 03:33PM) (new)

Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Lucas wrote: "Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "We need 3 more fruit and veg pictures to make up our five portions of fruit and veg for the day!!!!

I think that about covers it Ijeaoma now start planning your fam..."


Yes well done everyone!!!!! Healthy eating all round :)


message 3657: by [deleted user] (last edited Jun 03, 2013 03:37PM) (new)

Danni wrote: "Shame on the lot of you - the place was full of intellectual discussion until someone mentioned rude fruit and now the whole group has spiralled down into depravityall this mention of food shaped like genitalia reminds me of a trip I went on recently to see http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/ which was a similar kind of thing, except it involved genitalia being shaped into various interesting shapes..."

Oh Danni, leave it to you to ruin our fun by bringing your high class intelligentsia and prim and proper theatrical shows into the conversation. The scientifically academic portrayal of the "Fruit Bat" was so terribly cultured it went way over my the actor's head.

Oh it so nice not to be moderator and be responsible for links to adult material. I would have had to delete your message and now as an ordinary member I can celebrate it while Macky has to decide what to do with this violation of the rules. <-grin->


message 3658: by [deleted user] (new)

Danni wrote: "Shame on the lot of you - the place was full of intellectual discussion until someone mentioned rude fruit and now the whole group has spiralled down into depravity.

Btw, all this mention of food ..."


I have to complain that I just downloaded and watched this video on my work computer! eeeek...


message 3659: by Averin (new)

Averin | 1962 comments Sarah wrote: "Danni wrote: "Shame on the lot of you - the place was full of intellectual discussion until someone mentioned rude fruit and now the whole group has spiralled down into depravity.

Btw, all this me..."


Forgot that I had my large monitor set up for editing and the kids came home. Just as I clicked on the video. I'm afraid to check out the mobile apps.


message 3660: by [deleted user] (last edited Jun 04, 2013 07:51AM) (new)

I hereby complain that I'm doing another book giveaway. This time the prize is an e-copy of Roger Kean's most recent e-book What's A Boy Supposed to Do The contest ends on June 14th 2013. The winner will be announced promptly thereafter or whenever I get around to it.



This contest is open to all members of the Complaint Department. To read the blurb go to this link:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

The winner will be chosen the same way we did it last February (i.e. selected at random by drawing an entrant's name out of a hat. Actually the hat will be a baseball cap because that's the only kind of hat I own.)

RULES: There are no special rules for this contest.

To enter go to the Games section and select the contest or go to this link:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...



message 3661: by [deleted user] (new)

Danni wrote: "Shame on the lot of you - the place was full of intellectual discussion until someone mentioned rude fruit and now the whole group has spiralled down into depravity."

I almost forgot this important food group: fungi.




message 3662: by Kyle (new)

Kyle Adams (kyleadams) Averin wrote: "Actually, you know how they have drop-flap bottoms? Sounds like a Kyle Adams story "Dirty Drop"."

I already used my Dirty D title with the Drag books.

In the spirit of complaining I'd like to lodge a complaint that some people have to much time on their hands. Meaning, I got nine one star and some two star ratings from socket puppet accounts today on Dirty Boys which did lovely things to my average rating.


message 3663: by [deleted user] (new)

I got nine one star and some two star ratings from socket puppet accounts today on Dirty Boys which did lovely things to my average rating. "

Oh crap. That sucks the big one Kyle. Very sorry you've been attacked by these malicious ghosts.


message 3664: by Kyle (new)

Kyle Adams (kyleadams) All part of the goodreads experience. I just wish I had some of the amount of free time they seem to have. I'd make much better use of it.


message 3665: by Roger (last edited Jun 04, 2013 12:47AM) (new)

Roger Kean | 17278 comments Unless a writer does something to truly, righteously annoying, I don't rate/review a book with less than 4 (or maybe 3.8) stars. Just because the book didn't appeal to my pretty inclusive taste doesn't give me a reason to dump on someone's overall rating for the sake of expressing an opinion. Does it really hurt a "reviewer's" ego to forego a low rating? I don't think so. Sorry Kyle. I know what it's like to be at the end of negativism.


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments For me ratings are about the readers experience and not really about the quality of the book. I have given two stars and one star ratings, but tastes differ and the next person may really like something that I dislike. Macky and I did a buddy read and the book was five stars for some people but three stars for me. So for me the rating system doesn't really indicate whether or not I will like a book.

This year I have been far more choosy about the books I read and most of my reading has been 3 - 5 stars. I think reviews are helpful because they might explain what the reader has experienced but only if they are constructive reviews.


message 3667: by [deleted user] (new)

Sorry to hear that Kyle and Roger, I agree with Roger that the reviewer should not give a low rating just because something does not appeal to them, I seen that with books that have mpreg and the reader should have found out of the detail before Reading the book, it is unfair to give one a one Star just because of that and not read the story.

I complain because the MRI have done something to my left hip and leg, it hurt so much and the feeling in my hip and leg is not right. I hurt all over my body and it seem that the pain are getting worse for every day I need to wait before my next meeting.

Now I need to take 3 pain killers just to get through the day, even the pain killers does only help with the last pill. I always tired and sleepy, never seem to get enough sleep and sweating due to pain.

I can not even go 40m so much pain do I have, this is really feeling long 15 days before I see my doctor and hopefully begin biological medicin again.

I hope reading books and cooking will help me to get new energy and be happy.

To talk to you in the complain department and not feeling alone


message 3668: by Anil (new)

Anil (loykalina) | 303 comments I am sorry to hear that Helle is in pain again and I am sorry for not reading messages sent on this department. Anyway, here are some photos of Turkish protestors:

http://imgur.com/a/JvJD3


message 3669: by Macky (new)

Macky (mactut) Well I'm fuming... how dare those one star plonkers rate the fabulous, funny, laugh out loud, sometimes terribly naughty but VERRRRY nice, extremely smexy with just the right amount of smutty " ooooh matron" moments, books of the wonderful Kyle so low!

They must have No taste, no style and obviously no sense of humour! Harrumph and boo hiss...

Hugs for Helle and her cwappy pain ( I'm channelling Dan the twinkttendant this morning) Sowwy sweetie. You must become Detective Helle Clue-Sowhat Clairvoyant and " Hell on Wheels " ex marine. Then the pain will have no chance hun, against your superior strength and brave passenger saving skills!!! <3xxx


message 3670: by Danni (new)

Danni | 248 comments I wish to complain that that is pooey news indeed Kyle. Now I've got to admit that I do give 2 star ratings (and have given one 1 star) because I pretty much rate according to how much I enjoy a book, not so much based on how 'good' the book actually is. Usually 2 stars means I've abandoned it cos I got bored. That said, I don't take much notice of the average ratings for books when I choose something to read unless the average is very, very low, or very, very high. But yeah, it's crap to get a load of 1 or 2 stars especially without a review.

Hugs Helle, Anil and Kyle


message 3671: by Macky (last edited Jun 04, 2013 03:49AM) (new)

Macky (mactut) Extremely grudging grumpy compaining congratulations to our own fabulously wonderful completely annoying, virtual rollerskating houseboy owner, fruity bird lamp connoisseur and naughty porn strawberry voyeur Danni on winning the BOM. I accept her gracious invitation.... cock soup mix is my most favourite ingredient EVER and Can I have custard on my spotted Dick please?! Well done you!
Here is your reward :



Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Danni wrote: "I wish to complain that that is pooey news indeed Kyle. Now I've got to admit that I do give 2 star ratings (and have given one 1 star) because I pretty much rate according to how much I enjoy a b..."

Congratulations Danni. Count me in for the celebratory meal. :)

Helle Sorry to hear that you are in pain and not feeling good today- many hugs. Xxxx


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Macky wrote: "Extremely grudging grumpy compaining congratulations to our own fabulously wonderful completely annoying, virtual rollerskating houseboy owner, fruity bird lamp connoisseur and naughty porn str..."

I am befunkled that I can't see the picture Macky has posted


message 3674: by Kyle (new)

Kyle Adams (kyleadams) I don't care about getting a low rating, it's the fact that none of them actually read the book. If you click on their profiles they were all created this month for the purpose of giving one star ratings.


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Then that's just spiteful. I don't think people should rate books they haven't read.


message 3676: by Macky (new)

Macky (mactut) Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Macky wrote: "Extremely grudging grumpy compaining congratulations to our own fabulously wonderful completely annoying, virtual rollerskating houseboy owner, fruity bird lamp connoisseur and na..."

I'm distressed and begruntled too! Dash and darn it. I must go and be investigatory....


message 3677: by Macky (new)

Macky (mactut) Kyle wrote: "I don't care about getting a low rating, it's the fact that none of them actually read the book. If you click on their profiles they were all created this month for the purpose of giving one star r..."

No fair! They should be ashamed. :(


message 3678: by Macky (new)

Macky (mactut) OMG ... I'm in a state of bejuggerment. I found this on Google whilst trying to find a piccy for our Danni


Complaint Department - Member Musings Stories & Serials: Mistress ...
www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1275276-...
Apr 2, 2013 – His silky brown hair blew across his handsome forehead and his steely ..... he lurves) is retro Adidas sportswear, namely tiny little silky shorts, and he glides up and down the aisle on his well-lubricated retro rollerskates. .... What's your pleasure, passenger or Crew, male or female? ..... Oh and get his twink!

You can google my stupid stories! How did that happen? * totally embarrassed and hiding head under pillow*


message 3679: by Gabbo (new)

Gabbo Parra (lordgabux) | 559 comments I have to raise a stink. How dare this two boys be voted the cutest couple at their school.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06...

I'm elated purple with rage with such a decision.


message 3680: by Gabbo (new)

Gabbo Parra (lordgabux) | 559 comments Anil wrote: "I am sorry to hear that Helle is in pain again and I am sorry for not reading messages sent on this department. Anyway, here are some photos of Turkish protestors:

http://imgur.com/a/JvJD3"


This is really moving annoying, Anil. It doesn't say what they were fighting (or demonstrating) about. Enlighten us!


message 3681: by Gabbo (new)

Gabbo Parra (lordgabux) | 559 comments Helle wrote: "Sorry to hear that Kyle and Roger, I agree with Roger that the reviewer should not give a low rating just because something does not appeal to them, I seen that with books that have mpreg and the r..."

Helle, sweetie. This too shall pass. Hang on.


message 3682: by Danni (new)

Danni | 248 comments Kyle wrote: "I don't care about getting a low rating, it's the fact that none of them actually read the book. If you click on their profiles they were all created this month for the purpose of giving one star r..."

I am sending nasty frowny vibes to all those people with nothing better to do with their lives than petty stuff like that.

Macky, I regret to say that I cannot see your picture although I'm sure it's absolutely twinktastic horrid.

What did you Google for it to come up with that? It reminds me of the time my gran told me that she was 'on the internet. You can find me under K' like it was just some great, big phone directory or something!

I've only just realised that I want to complain about Gabbo's avatar pic which makes him out to be a grumpy, green giant instead of the awesome sexy bootylicious guy that he is.


message 3683: by Gabbo (new)

Gabbo Parra (lordgabux) | 559 comments Kyle wrote: "All part of the goodreads experience. I just wish I had some of the amount of free time they seem to have. I'd make much better use of it."

I'm purple with more than rage and only have to say to Kyle:

Hun, don't pay attention to such haters. No one-star worth its weight in salt comes without a written review. These little nuisances are but sad attempts of lesser minds to curtail your creativity and freedom. Be strong and don't let these entities diminish your intellect and awesome writing style.


message 3684: by Macky (last edited Jun 04, 2013 06:31AM) (new)

Macky (mactut) I'm regrettably struggling to post my picture so I was trolling Google with the words ' Twink, Rolletskates, silky shorts ' and hey presto up it popped if you know what I mean. well my flabber was gasted and my timbers were shivered!
I will find your reward picture though , so watch this space! I agree we need sexy porn king Gabbo on his Avi... puurrrrr! rrrawwwr and Woot!


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Macky wrote: "OMG ... I'm in a state of bejuggerment. I found this on Google whilst trying to find a piccy for our Danni


Complaint Department - Member Musings Stories & Serials: Mistress ...
www.goodreads.com/..."


It is because we are an open group probably. I know if you don't keep your personal profile private then it can be googled. Reviews aren't private either.


message 3686: by Macky (last edited Jun 04, 2013 06:33AM) (new)

Macky (mactut) Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Macky wrote: "OMG ... I'm in a state of bejuggerment. I found this on Google whilst trying to find a piccy for our Danni


Complaint Department - Member Musings Stories & Serials: Mistress ...
www...."


Ahh. I thank you oh wise woman and knowledgable seeress ( is that a word?) of all things complainy


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments I am irritated that I just had to grate cheese. Normally I buy cheese that is already grated but they didn't have it in the shop. . Alas I have become softened by 21st century living and totally incapable of performing mundane culinary tasks. :)


message 3688: by Danni (new)

Danni | 248 comments Macky wrote: "I'm regrettably struggling to post my picture so I was trolling Google with the words ' Twink, Rolletskates, silky shorts ' and hey presto up it popped if you know what I mean." I can't understand how anything could pop up with the mere mention of twinks, rollerskates and silky shorts. Watch out, if you add the words 'wet' or 'see-through' to the mix, Google might explode and make a mess everywhere.


Ije the Devourer of Books | 14524 comments Macky wrote: "I'm regrettably struggling to post my picture so I was trolling Google with the words ' Twink, Rolletskates, silky shorts ' and hey presto up it popped if you know what I mean. well my flabber was ..."

I also googled and you are the first website that comes up. Well done Macky :). You've done the Complaints Dept proud :)


message 3690: by Gabbo (new)

Gabbo Parra (lordgabux) | 559 comments @Ije It flattens me greatly to agree with you. I'm so used to onion powder that cutting a real one the other day proved to be an effing ordeal of epic (I said I'd not use that word anymore) herculean proportions.

@Danni and Macky: Honest to god, ladies (can we complain using the word god?) the green hulking giant thing is to fend off stalkers.


message 3691: by Danni (new)

Danni | 248 comments Gabbo wrote: "@Danni and Macky: Honest to god, ladies (can we complain using the word god?) the green hulking giant thing is to fend off stalkers." Like that's gonna work! I wish to complain that Gabbo either has his phone switched off or he's choosing to ignore me.


message 3692: by Anil (new)

Anil (loykalina) | 303 comments Yet another video:

http://youtu.be/B7iBUh3rwpY


message 3693: by Lori S. (new)

Lori S. (fuzzipueo) | 2809 comments I bewildered by the busy-ness of the Complaint Department this morning.

Helle, my sympathies. Hope the pain retreats soon.

As for ratings: I have given two star ratings, but I also try to give reasons in my reviews for doing so. I tend to rate on how much I enjoyed the book and the author's style and content and even language. For example: my review of J.R. Ward's Lover Reborn.


message 3694: by [deleted user] (new)

Kyle wrote: "Averin wrote: "Actually, you know how they have drop-flap bottoms? Sounds like a Kyle Adams story "Dirty Drop"."

I already used my Dirty D title with the Drag books.

In the spirit of complaining..."


So sorry this happened to you, Kyle--I've been feeling very bummed out lately by this strange spirit of meanness that seems to have taken over the ratings wars, deliberate cruelty. Makes me want to go into the forest and sit in the middle of a circle of redwoods. No internet, no people. Or there is always the Sonoran desert. Probably not a good solution but I hate feeling like there are people out there who mean me harm, even if it's just harm to a career, or a book. By extension it still feels like a personal attack.


message 3695: by Averin (new)

Averin | 1962 comments Kyle wrote: "I don't care about getting a low rating, it's the fact that none of them actually read the book. If you click on their profiles they were all created this month for the purpose of giving one star r..."

Registering complaint that I've loved Kyle's books for years [I have 'Fighters' under the original title] and apparently haven't put all that I've read on my shelves. Nor did I post any reviews, although I did start two.

A few nights ago, I tried shelving books. Got bogged down on some: was this book romance or was it porn or purely trash?


message 3696: by [deleted user] (new)

Danni wrote: "As a thank you you are all invited round to mine where I will cook you a delicious meal made with various interesting vegetables, and I will even add my special magic ingredient..."

I'm a big meat man so just email me some of that Cock Flavored Soup and I'll skip the veggies. Thanks.


message 3697: by Lori S. (new)

Lori S. (fuzzipueo) | 2809 comments Averin wrote: "A few nights ago, I tried shelving books. Got bogged down on some: was this book romance or was it porn or purely trash?"

The cool thing about the shelves the ability to put books on multiple shelves at once, so you're not limited by shelf title. I do it all the time.


message 3698: by Averin (new)

Averin | 1962 comments Lori wrote: "Averin wrote: "A few nights ago, I tried shelving books. Got bogged down on some: was this book romance or was it porn or purely trash?"

The cool thing about the shelves the ability to put books o..."


So do I.


message 3699: by Tj (new)

Tj (bluesmokey) | 632 comments Helle, I am upset for you dealing with all that pain:(

You have all been busy today!


message 3700: by Roger (new)

Roger Kean | 17278 comments Lucas wrote: "I'm a big meat man so just email me some of that Cock Flavored Soup and I'll skip the veggies. Thanks..."

That's terrible, Lucas, you'll never grow into a Super Dumb Jock or get curly hair like Boyd if you don't eat your Five A Day of fruit and veg. Which I guess means Ocular Sweetie Boyd eats nothing but veggies.


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