Topic: I am writing a science fiction novel. Please tell me if my premise is remotely believable.
Anonymous A started this discussion 9 years ago #59,953
It begins in the near future on the campus of the University of California. A 22-year-old Liberal Arts student named Starshine al-Fattulah bin Fernandez Garcia is organising a rally in support of endangered transgender Japanese whales who want to marry homosexual Chinese sea lions.
During this rally somebody casually mentions to Starshine: "Personally, I'm not completely onboard with these new progressive ideas of the American left", to which Starshine, rather than replying with "FUCKING KILL YOURSELF YOU STUPID FUCKING RETARDED PIECE OF FUCKING HATEFUL RAT SHIT!!!!", instead calmly says "Well, that's your right as an American and a human. All opinions deserve to be heard in the ongoing revision of social organisation, otherwise we're no better than fascists".
Is this at all credible, or is it too preposterously far-fetched?
During this rally somebody casually mentions to Starshine: "Personally, I'm not completely onboard with these new progressive ideas of the American left", to which Starshine, rather than replying with "FUCKING KILL YOURSELF YOU STUPID FUCKING RETARDED PIECE OF FUCKING HATEFUL RAT SHIT!!!!", instead calmly says "Well, that's your right as an American and a human. All opinions deserve to be heard in the ongoing revision of social organisation, otherwise we're no better than fascists".
Is this at all credible, or is it too preposterously far-fetched?
(Edited 4 minutes later.)
| Poll option | Votes | Percentage | Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely ludicrous idea | 10 | 91% | |
| I am madaboutmadposter. I am now going to have a spectacular meltdown in this thread. | 1 | 9% |
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #761,461
great story, loved it
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 22 minutes later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #761,462
Nice madpost
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 27 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #761,465
it might work as a children's story because they don't know shit yet
fast hacker joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #761,485
> All opinions deserve to be heard
dongs
dongs
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #761,566
call it "alternative fiction" and you'll hook conservative readers
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 2 weeks later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,690
I'm on Chapter 2 of my novel, I need your advice again.
My character Starshine recently took part in a March For Women's Rights, because she was concerned the president was going to take her rights way. She was able to take part in that all-day march because she had no job to go to.
However, that president just made a law (known as HR 255) which makes it easier for women to work and be their own bosses. So my character now faces a dilemma: does she go and get a job and become independent from the state, or does she continue to cry about how she's afraid her right to not work is going to be taken away?
My character Starshine recently took part in a March For Women's Rights, because she was concerned the president was going to take her rights way. She was able to take part in that all-day march because she had no job to go to.
However, that president just made a law (known as HR 255) which makes it easier for women to work and be their own bosses. So my character now faces a dilemma: does she go and get a job and become independent from the state, or does she continue to cry about how she's afraid her right to not work is going to be taken away?
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 9 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,738
@previous (A)
> I'm on Chapter 2 of my novel, I need your advice again.
>
> My character Starshine recently took part in a March For Women's Rights, because she was concerned the president was going to take her rights way. She was able to take part in that all-day march because she had no job to go to.
>
> However, that president just made a law (known as HR 255) which makes it easier for women to work and be their own bosses. So my character now faces a dilemma: does she go and get a job and become independent from the state, or does she continue to cry about how she's afraid her right to not work is going to be taken away?
I'm starting to think that you are bullshitting
> I'm on Chapter 2 of my novel, I need your advice again.
>
> My character Starshine recently took part in a March For Women's Rights, because she was concerned the president was going to take her rights way. She was able to take part in that all-day march because she had no job to go to.
>
> However, that president just made a law (known as HR 255) which makes it easier for women to work and be their own bosses. So my character now faces a dilemma: does she go and get a job and become independent from the state, or does she continue to cry about how she's afraid her right to not work is going to be taken away?
I'm starting to think that you are bullshitting
hamfist !0Ynig1RSDc joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,739
tl;dr
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 7 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,907
@OP
Sounds dull and unreadable, OP.
Sounds dull and unreadable, OP.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,909
Green !BEERiVqJJw joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,927
Nice Mattpost.
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,930
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,935
@previous (H)
> I read your outline.
Then how was it "unreadable"? It seems you've made an idiot of yourself again.
> I read your outline.
Then how was it "unreadable"? It seems you've made an idiot of yourself again.
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,938
@previous (A)
I said it sounds unreadable. Do you plan to split hairs over the meaning of the word "sounds" in this context?
Also: should I assume you agree that it sounds dull?
I said it sounds unreadable. Do you plan to split hairs over the meaning of the word "sounds" in this context?
Also: should I assume you agree that it sounds dull?
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 31 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,947
@previous (H)
> I said it sounds unreadable.
That makes no sense. Only when you read something can you conclude it is "unreadable". How things "sound" don't apply.
You're a bit of a retard, aren't you?
> I said it sounds unreadable.
That makes no sense. Only when you read something can you conclude it is "unreadable". How things "sound" don't apply.
You're a bit of a retard, aren't you?
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 49 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,958
@previous (A)
As I expected, you decided to split hairs over the use of the use of the word "sounds". A truly autistic response.
However, let me rephrase for the sake of convenience: judging by the outline you posted, the novel will be dull and not worth the effort of reading. I recommend that you abandon this project entirely, as nobody will spare it a second glance. Thanks.
As I expected, you decided to split hairs over the use of the use of the word "sounds". A truly autistic response.
However, let me rephrase for the sake of convenience: judging by the outline you posted, the novel will be dull and not worth the effort of reading. I recommend that you abandon this project entirely, as nobody will spare it a second glance. Thanks.
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 10 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #766,960
Sure is Dave in here.