Is there any way you could spark a discussion like the one below on Fluther?

Is there any way you could spark a discussion like the one below on Fluther?
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Are the questions and answers on fluther way too long?

Description : Are the questions and answers on fluther way too long?

Last Answer : No.

Is it ok to ask for writing critique on fluther?

Description : Is it ok to ask for writing critique on fluther?

Last Answer : I would be glad to help in such a capacity for any one who asked.

Is fluther serving as a publisher and archiver of our lives?

Description : Is fluther serving as a publisher and archiver of our lives?

Last Answer : I think whoever decides to archive/ write about fluther should look at all The Jelly below me… threadds, I get the feeling they are unknown confessionals!!

Would there ever be a publication of collected 'best' answers from Fluther?

Description : Would there ever be a publication of collected 'best' answers from Fluther?

Last Answer : I think it would only be ethical if permission were sought from each contributor that one wished to include. Although our answers are now in the public domain - so to speak - we might be willing to have them out ... not as part of a book. It's a nice idea in many ways, but that would be my caveat.

How is it possible that Kim Dotcom is not yet a topic of discussion on Fluther?

Description : How is it possible that Kim Dotcom is not yet a topic of discussion on Fluther?

Last Answer : answer:Never heard of him or her. I just read about him on Wikipedia. First I heard of him, and he sounds like a self centered jerk and thief. So when I see he had ... New Zealand authorities. The Australian and New Zealand governments have been much more vigorous in prosecuting copyright violators.

How about creating a Fluther Book Discussion Group?

Description : How about creating a Fluther Book Discussion Group?

Last Answer : Are you an Oprah fan? I really doubt that you would like the kind of book that I appreciate – and me likewise with you. There is too wide a variation in age, educational standard and native language for it to really work well on a forum like this.

Below are given some probable characteristics of an in-effective teacher, which of them is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher (a) Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of groups’ goals. (b) Emphasis upon standards (c) Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation (d) None of the above

Description : Below are given some probable characteristics of an in-effective teacher, which of them is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher (a) Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of groups ... (c) Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation (d) None of the above

Last Answer : (c) Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation

Below are given some probable characteristics of an ineffective teacher, which of the following is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher? Options: A) Emphasis upon standards B) Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of group's goals C) emphasis upon the control of immediate situation D) None of these

Description : Below are given some probable characteristics of an ineffective teacher, which of the following is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher? Options: A) Emphasis upon standards B) Emphasis upon ... of group's goals C) emphasis upon the control of immediate situation D) None of these

Last Answer : C) emphasis upon the control of immediate situation 

Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar? (a) It is a form of academic instruction. (b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates. (c) It involves large groups of individuals. (d) It needs involvement of skilled persons. Select the correct answer from the codes given below (A) (b) and (c) (B) (b) and (d) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)

Description : Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar? (a) It is a form of academic instruction. (b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates. (c) It involves large groups of individuals. (d) It needs involvement of ... (d) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)

Last Answer : Answer: D

Why Joel's engine is unable to power his car the way it used to. The spark plug is working and the engine is compressing properly so what could be the problem?

Description : Why Joel's engine is unable to power his car the way it used to. The spark plug is working and the engine is compressing properly so what could be the problem?

Last Answer : Could be a fuel delivery problem such as a dirty fuelfilter.

If I wanted to write fiction about a place I've never been before (which I, in fact, do), how could I possibly learn the fundamentals of the language enough for names of fictional places within that setting?

Description : If I wanted to write fiction about a place I've never been before (which I, in fact, do), how could I possibly learn the fundamentals of the language enough for names of fictional places within that setting?

Last Answer : I'm a little confused. Are we talking about a place that is not English speaking? I think you take some risk writing about a place you have never been, but I do think you can probably get quite ... editor can help you once you have the work done. Maybe I don't fully understand the question though.

Could you give me some advice concerning one of our own?

Description : Could you give me some advice concerning one of our own?

Last Answer : I think I want to respond something like this: I appreciate your request but I don’t really know who you are and what your motivation is. Above all I don’t know if Winston / Baron would want me to share his stories. I’m sorry. It’s just not my decision to make.

Could you decide whether a person is a male or a female just by reading their messages?

Description : Could you decide whether a person is a male or a female just by reading their messages?

Last Answer : I don’t know why but ladies over here thought I’m a female / couldn’t decide whether male or female. I came to know about this confusion couple of days back. I think I can guess them pretty well. Can’t be 100℅ sure though.

Pencils versus pens? When was the last time you used a pencil? Could you even find one?

Description : Pencils versus pens? When was the last time you used a pencil? Could you even find one?

Last Answer : I use both. Pencils are more practical for taking notes, because I can erase it if I make some mistakes in writing. I have only two pens, and use only one of them on occasion. I have several wooden pencils, used for drawing, though I don’t draw that often.

What are some epic abandoned or otherwise secluded places in NJ, NY or PA that I could use for my climactic scene?

Description : What are some epic abandoned or otherwise secluded places in NJ, NY or PA that I could use for my climactic scene?

Last Answer : answer:How about the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels is central and western PA? They still exist, and go under the Alleghenies. link

Could you write a one-sentence story to break the day's tedium?

Description : Could you write a one-sentence story to break the day's tedium?

Last Answer : answer:“Clarissa said she would buy the flowers herself.” (Okay – I cheated.)

What would you write if you could?

Description : What would you write if you could?

Last Answer : Edited.

In very simple terms could someone explain what a run on sentence is, and how to avoid it?

Description : In very simple terms could someone explain what a run on sentence is, and how to avoid it?

Last Answer : answer:If I type out my thoughts (like I do on Fluther), I will go back and re-read my sentences. If there are sentences that are 3 lines long or more, I will look carefully. In places where I have a ... else, I will have a good dessert. I know it's not a technical explanation, but I hope it helps.

Story Game: If you could only see the last answer in the thread, what story line would you write?

Description : Story Game: If you could only see the last answer in the thread, what story line would you write?

Last Answer : Little did she know that the wine glass flew all its way and hit a nearby policeman before smashing her neighbor’s window.

Just for giggles how well could you do a five-word A B C alphabetical succession game?

Description : Just for giggles how well could you do a five-word A B C alphabetical succession game?

Last Answer : After being chastised, Danny exited.

If you could have a secret garden, where would it be? How would it look? What would happen there?

Description : If you could have a secret garden, where would it be? How would it look? What would happen there?

Last Answer : answer:Mine would have a setting of hills and a view where I can see the sun rise and then watch it set again with a loch in between with the water so still that it looks like a mirror with ... just not hanging right at all and a small path leading down to it with the path being slightly overgrown.

Could anyone lead to me to some gritty poems?

Description : Could anyone lead to me to some gritty poems?

Last Answer : answer:I am still not quite sure of what gritty means, but based on context, how about you try something from Shel Silverstein. Like this one: Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would not take the garbage out! She' ... her ark And's hissing at me Pfitts!Pfitts! Wuff! Wuff! Scat, Cat! That's That! (source)

Could anyone give me some advice on law school personal statement writing and editing?

Description : Could anyone give me some advice on law school personal statement writing and editing?

Last Answer : answer:Tell why you chose to study in the UK, what you got from it (a deeper appreciation of your home country) and why you are continuing your studies in the U.S. Talk abut what you pln to do when you graduate. Speak of your interests outside of school and any specialties you want to practice in.

Who would you have write your biography & what could be it's title?

Description : Who would you have write your biography & what could be it's title?

Last Answer : answer:Jean M Auel (Clan of the Cave Bear) and I would want her to give me credit for most of the discoveries of the 20th century. (the way she does the characters in her fiction). For the Woman of the New Dawn.

Is my idea for a Sci-Fi book any good, and how could I improve it?

Description : Is my idea for a Sci-Fi book any good, and how could I improve it?

Last Answer : It sounds like a really good idea to me, especially refusing the injection as a form of punishment, but if no-one died the world would become over populated pretty quick; are women still giving birth freely?

How could this saying be reworded for better clarity?

Description : How could this saying be reworded for better clarity?

Last Answer : answer:As soon as I read it my nose turned up. Great thought, though. I think I would go with something like: “A person unwilling to rejoice in the discovery of their own mistakes is unfit to be a scholar.”

Help a girl out. Could you please post a random song lyric (include the singer/band), it's for a car driving game?

Description : Help a girl out. Could you please post a random song lyric (include the singer/band), it's for a car driving game?

Last Answer : answer:In honor of @loser, You're running up and down that hill, turn it on and off at will. - Wicked Little Town, Hedwig. There was a lonely girl from nowhere, With a smile all sweet with ... The voice might be one and the same. I've heard it too many times to ignore it. Rainbow Connection

Does anyone work (or know someone that works) in the writing/editing/communications field? Could you tell me some things about your daily work?

Description : Does anyone work (or know someone that works) in the writing/editing/communications field? Could you tell me some things about your daily work?

Last Answer : I'm a Web developer and do some content writing plus lots of work counseling clients in how to state their value proposition, how to generate calls to action that really work and so forth. I am ... how to do thos things and would always want to generate the art or photogrpahy for my writing myself.

Could you recommend a novel that will keep my nervous mind off my flight?

Description : Could you recommend a novel that will keep my nervous mind off my flight?

Last Answer : I know this is a bit of a stretch, but when I was flying home from Guatemala with the worst stomach bug ever, I picked up a Nintendo DS in the airport-the game kept me enthralled. ... need distraction I find the interactivity really helps. Otherwise, Pulp by Bukowski. Total page turner. But short.

Where are some places I could publish pagan articles?

Description : Where are some places I could publish pagan articles?

Last Answer : Polytheist Digest, Better Tents and Gardens, Wiccan Living, Godless People Magazine, M (the M. Night Shyamalan Magazine), AniMaxim, Blackbook…

If you could release some whimsical thing upon the world, what would it be?

Description : If you could release some whimsical thing upon the world, what would it be?

Last Answer : i would unleash gombas from Super MArio Bros 1….. To see some 8bit fighting…

If the rain could talk, what would it say?

Description : If the rain could talk, what would it say?

Last Answer : “I have this dream where I feel like I’m always falling.”

Could anyone recommend a site to post one's writings on?

Description : Could anyone recommend a site to post one's writings on?

Last Answer : allpoetry.com its amazing!

If you could sky write something right now, what would it be?

Description : If you could sky write something right now, what would it be?

Last Answer : June 9th!!!

________ was the first person to isolate Methane Gas. He discovered that methane mixed with the air could be exploded using an electric spark.

Description : ________ was the first person to isolate Methane Gas. He discovered that methane mixed with the air could be exploded using an electric spark.

Last Answer : Alessandro Volta

What is the best clean, quick and painless way to die?

Description : What is the best clean, quick and painless way to die?

Last Answer : Sleep In a hot tub.

Is there a new way of sharpening a pencil or is it the way it's always been?

Description : Is there a new way of sharpening a pencil or is it the way it's always been?

Last Answer : I’m referring to the absolute basic sharpener.

What is the best way to break up dialogue when writing?

Description : What is the best way to break up dialogue when writing?

Last Answer : Read some Michael Cunningham. He does good dialogue.

Is this a good way to begin a story?

Description : Is this a good way to begin a story?

Last Answer : For a harlequin novel perfect. You have a talent for description. Keep it up.

What's the proper way to draw the "and" sign?

Description : What's the proper way to draw the "and" sign?

Last Answer : answer:Ampersand? Honestly? I’d go with +. Universal + easy.

What's the most effective way to get more page views on my blog?

Description : What's the most effective way to get more page views on my blog?

Last Answer : Some of my co-workers have popular blogs, and it seems the most important part is marketing yourself and the blog, along with a broad range of appeal to mass of society.

Is there a way to copy notes plus citations from kindle app that I use on my ipad?

Description : Is there a way to copy notes plus citations from kindle app that I use on my ipad?

Last Answer : answer:Well, it's in Amazon's interest to make sure the text of their books is not in text format. So, you can't do it within the app. You should be able to do the following, which I just did ... a specific iPad app to recommend, but it appears that there are some apps in iOS that do this as well.

What is the proper way to write a book title for a book report?

Description : What is the proper way to write a book title for a book report?

Last Answer : Quotations marks around the title followed by by Sean Covey. Next lone you name and the date.

What's the best way to combine multiple Word docs or PDFs into a single document?

Description : What's the best way to combine multiple Word docs or PDFs into a single document?

Last Answer : answer:Paper Port http://shop.nuance.com/store/nuanceus/html/pbPage.imaging-comparison2/ThemeID.23275600/Currency.USD?utm_medium=ps&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Imaging&utm_term=paper_port&resid=UHybRwoBAlgAACFfOMgAAAB1&rests=1350343495475

What is the best way to submit writing samples via email?

Description : What is the best way to submit writing samples via email?

Last Answer : I usually just send links to online writing samples. But if that is all you have, you could also send a attachments. The they can choose.

What's a modern way to say, "bad mouth?"?

Description : What's a modern way to say, "bad mouth?"?

Last Answer : answer:Diss? Smacktalk Talk smack

Can you come up with an oddball way to describe suicide?

Description : Can you come up with an oddball way to describe suicide?

Last Answer : Death by Misadventure.

Is cursive writing going the way of the dodo bird?

Description : Is cursive writing going the way of the dodo bird?

Last Answer : I’m 29 and I still write almost entirely in cursive. My youngest sister uses that cursive-print hybrid, though.

Is there a standard way to format supporting documents for scholarship applications?

Description : Is there a standard way to format supporting documents for scholarship applications?

Last Answer : If the application did not specify any particular formatting, then they probably won't be too picky. But if you're still worries about formatting, then I would suggest choosing one of the academic formats (MLA ... sticking with that. I work primarily in MLA, and Owl Labs is a great resource for it.

Is there a particular way professional writers read their work out loud to the pubic?

Description : Is there a particular way professional writers read their work out loud to the pubic?

Last Answer : I think you’re on to something. I don’t have any data to back you up but I have noticed a similar thing when hearing writers read from their works – even poetry – on the radio.