Am I addicted to Epinions? Well, to some degree I suspect I am, though
my answers to most of the questions below don't necessarily indicate
that. But I figured, what the hey. I'll join in and admit my addiction.
This is in response to jonnie's write-off prompt. I hope I'm with Epinions for many years to come!
1. Once you heard about Epinions, did you join?
Yep. Right away. I was looking for a place where I could write reviews,
and though I at first thought Epinions sounded to good to be true (back
in the glory days of 10 or 30 cents per hit), I was pleasantly
surprised to discover that the payments were legitimate, and I loved the
fact that I could just publish something without any middle man.
2. Once you joined, did the "wheels start turning" and the writer in you emerge?
Sort of, though in the beginning I was out to make a quick buck, and it
wasn't until the incentives were drastically reduced that the quality
of my reviews became consistently high. I wish I could have kept up the
quantity of that first year, but not at the expense of the quality of my
current output. At any rate, I've always wanted to be a writer, so
Epinions helps keep me in practice when my creativity is not
cooperating.
3. Do you find yourself sleeping less?
Ha. Well, I've always had a touch of insomnia... I don't know, I've
been here five and a half years. I don't know that it's changed my
habits all that much, but if I'm up in the middle of the night Epinions
is a good place to turn. And yeah, sometimes if I'm reading reviews I
may find that two or three hours have passed and I barely noticed.
Mostly I write reviews in the daytime, though.
4. Have you called in sick at work or quit your job altogether?
Because of Epinions? Not quite... I wish I made enough money here for it to qualify as an actual job!
5. Is your house a mess?
Depends on who you ask. I'm not much of a neatnik, so I don't notice if
things are out of order. Then again, I'm usually the one causing the
mess. But it has nothing to do with Epinions.
6. Have you developed PC spread? (your rear end is now hanging over the sides of your chair)
No, but I noticed I have put on a couple pounds this summer, and I've written quite a few reviews in that time...
7. If you haven't quit your job, do you find yourself pretending to be working, but you are really reading and writing epinions?
Can't at my job, but I always did in college and I probably would if I
could at work. Then again, maybe not. I always try to play by the
rules...
8. Do you see signs that your spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend/roommate has been there but you haven't really talked to them lately?
No, not really. I mostly do Epinions when nobody's around.
9. Are TV dinners what's on the menu again tonight?
Pizza! As for in general, my mom does the cooking around here, and the microwave is my friend when it comes to lunch.
10. Do you even get dressed anymore?
Eventually...
If
you found yourself shaking your heads in agreement to any of the above
questions, the answer is, yes, you are addicted. Me too; isn't it great?
Yes, it is!
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Monday, August 30, 2004
Boredom Buster: Blackrose4eva write-off
I came across this write-off hosted by blackrose4eva when willowchild
responded, and I thought it would be fun to ease my way back into
Epinions writing after a month off by answering these questions. Here
goes!
1. Who named you, and what does your name mean?
My parents named me. They just thought Erin Elizabeth sounded nice and went well with McCarty. Erin is especially appropriate to my Irishness. I wonder sometimes how much that sort of thing unconsciously affects a person; my name means Ireland and I’m obsessed with Ireland, my birthday’s the same day as Lincoln’s and I’m obsessed with Lincoln. I like to think I’m just lucky to have such an Irish name and the same birthday as my favorite president, but maybe I’ve got the cause and effect reversed…
2. Which is better: Classic Coca Cola or C2 Coca Cola?
Never had C2 but I’m getting really tired of this no-carb craze. I mean, sandwiches without bread? Come on! As far as pop (notice I did not say soda!) goes, Coke’s okay but a little bit strong. My favorite is Dr. Pepper, followed by Mr. Pibb and Cherry Coke. Basically anything dark is okay by me, though, as long as it’s not diet.
3. Are you a pessimistic or optimistic?
On the one hand, I would definitely say I’m optimistic. I’m an idealist through and through. But I tend to be a worrier. I took the Winnie-the-Pooh quiz and came up as Piglet, and that’s why. I’m extremely timid and nervous, and I worry about the future all the time. But I have great confidence in the human race and I have to believe that ultimately everything is going to work out okay.
4. If you can rule the world for 1 hour, what will you do?
Save the trees! Um, yeah. I don’t know. I’m not much of a leader. But as much preserving of the environment and stopping of violence as I could do in an hour.
5. Who do you think is the WORST actor/actress in history to date?
I’m really not good at coming up with bad actors. I have to say that I don’t really understand Brad Pitt’s appeal. Pauly Shore, David Spade, Andy Dick and a couple other guys really annoy me. But I don’t know. I can’t think of anyone deserving of the “worst” title. But when it comes to actors I love, I’ve got a long list: Tom Hanks, Haley Joel Osment, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Julie Andrews… well, way too many to list here. And pretty much every major cast member in Lord of the Rings. Except Karl Urban. Eomer really annoys me for some reason…
6. Which gender do you think should dominate: women or men?
I think we should have gender equality, but I have to admit that I feel more affinity with guys and most of my favorite characters and famous people are guys.
7. Do you think education should be free or be paid for? If you pay for it, do you think it is really worth it?
Everybody should have access to a good quality education, but I guess I have no objection to having to pay to go to a private school. I went to a Lutheran elementary school and a Catholic high school. My parents could have saved a lot of money by sending me to public school, but I think that the schools were well worth the money. I think college is overrated, though. I did have some great experiences in college – especially going overseas for six weeks – and had some wonderful teachers, but on the whole I think that people put more stock in college than is due. I went because I was expected to go, not because of any huge expectations of where it would get me. And I don’t see any reason at all for me to go to graduate school, in spite of the urging of several professors. It’s great for some people, but it really doesn’t interest me at all.
8. What do you think about the recent gas prices?
I’m not as aware of it because I don’t drive, but anything that drains more money out of my parents’ bank account is a major pain. I think it’s lousy. I also wish we didn’t have to be so dependent on gas. At the risk of sounding shockingly backwards, I truly think that the car was one of the most detrimental inventions of the twentieth century. If only there were some way to make transporter beams a reality. Talk about convenience! And no more car accidents!
9. Do you think animals have feelings? If so, why are you eating them? (Assuming you are not a vegetarian)
Yes, I think they do. All the animals I have known have had distinct personalities and discernible emotions. I love animals and wish that I had to will power to be a vegetarian, but I’ve tried it before and I don’t. I’m pathetic.
10. If you can only have one, which would you choose: a heart or a brain?
Definitely a heart. Give me Forrest Gump over John Nash any day. Genius is nice, but kindness always trumps that. I’m a very emotional person and think more with my heart than my head.
11. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck?
All the wood? Or can he? Just how much is “all the wood” anyway? All the wood in the world? All the wood in his mouth? And just what is a woodchuck doing chucking wood? I don’t think I’d feel too safe in the presence of a wood-chucking woodchuck…
12. In your opinion, do you believe that people--especially the younger generations--are taking HIV and STDs seriously? Why or Why not?
I think they’re taking it somewhat seriously but not as much as they should. They’re using more protective measures, but I think a lot of people in my generation are too promiscuous. I’m pretty old-fashioned; I’m in favor of the whole abstinence before marriage thing. Not only do I think it’s the right thing to do, it also would prevent a lot of problems…
13. What do you think about the idea of spanking your child – assuming he/she misbehaves – as a form of discipline?
I was spanked when I was younger, and it didn’t scar me for life. But I’m really not a fan of corporal punishment, and I don’t think I would spank my kids, if I ever have them, which I doubt I will. I think my parents may have decided they’re not too crazy about it either because I can’t remember my youngest brother ever getting spanked. Or maybe he’s just spoiled…
14. Do you like people? (Be honest)
As Linus said, “I love mankind. It’s people I can’t stand.” Actually, that’s not even true. I love people, I just don’t particularly enjoy interacting with them. I am extremely introverted; I was voted the quietest girl in my class of 200 students my senior year in high school. I’m really bad at conversing with people. I work in a bookstore and am supposed to initiate conversations with all the customers and suggest books they might enjoy, and I’m terrible at it. I have no problem being polite and pleasant, but when it comes to coming up with things to say I’m really stumped.
And I really don’t like telephones. I almost always spend the vast majority of the time not saying anything, and the worst is when the person on the other end of the line doesn’t have anything to say either so you spend the whole time trapped with a phone in your hand and nothing to say. I love the internet, though, and I have no problem communicating through message boards, emails, instant messages and comments on reviews. The problem is that I’m a writer. I’m not a talker. If it were up to me I’d use IM for all my conversations. Maybe I wouldn’t, though. I have to admit that now that I have made all these friends online, I’m very curious as to what they sound like. It would be pretty cool to talk to them “live.”
Anyway, my point is that I am very shy and unskilled in the art of conversation. I’m a good listener, though. I’m very observant and remember little tidbits I learn about people for a long time. And I like to think I’m pretty empathetic. I agree with Anne Frank that people are really good at heart, to the point where I’ve pretty much decided that I have to be a universalist to maintain my sanity. I can’t believe that God is willing to condemn billions of good people because they didn’t fall in with the right religion. But I think I’m getting carried away now…
15. You have a lion, a goat, and a bundle of hay. You need to cross a river by using a small boat, which can ONLY carry you and something of your choice (the lion or the goat or the hay). You CANNOT, for example, bring the lion along with the goat, etc. Nobody can swim across the river or make or bridge, etc. You MUST use the boat.
Question: how do you cross the river bringing the lion, the goat, and the hay? You are allowed to make more than one trip.
Hmmmm. I’ve seen this one before. Now let me think… Okay, I’d bring over the goat in one trip. I’d come back alone and bring over the lion. I’d bring the goat back with me and drop it off and bring the hay over, leaving the hay and lion together. Then I would go back alone and bring over the goat.
*Extra* 17. What is your WORST job ever? Are you still in it?
I’ve only had a couple jobs, and none were horrible. The most grueling, though, was working at the zoo. I really enjoyed it because I love animals and got to work with them, but it was a lot of physical labor and I was very slow and clumsy.
Okay, that’s that. Something to tide me over until I write another real review. Enjoy!
1. Who named you, and what does your name mean?
My parents named me. They just thought Erin Elizabeth sounded nice and went well with McCarty. Erin is especially appropriate to my Irishness. I wonder sometimes how much that sort of thing unconsciously affects a person; my name means Ireland and I’m obsessed with Ireland, my birthday’s the same day as Lincoln’s and I’m obsessed with Lincoln. I like to think I’m just lucky to have such an Irish name and the same birthday as my favorite president, but maybe I’ve got the cause and effect reversed…
2. Which is better: Classic Coca Cola or C2 Coca Cola?
Never had C2 but I’m getting really tired of this no-carb craze. I mean, sandwiches without bread? Come on! As far as pop (notice I did not say soda!) goes, Coke’s okay but a little bit strong. My favorite is Dr. Pepper, followed by Mr. Pibb and Cherry Coke. Basically anything dark is okay by me, though, as long as it’s not diet.
3. Are you a pessimistic or optimistic?
On the one hand, I would definitely say I’m optimistic. I’m an idealist through and through. But I tend to be a worrier. I took the Winnie-the-Pooh quiz and came up as Piglet, and that’s why. I’m extremely timid and nervous, and I worry about the future all the time. But I have great confidence in the human race and I have to believe that ultimately everything is going to work out okay.
4. If you can rule the world for 1 hour, what will you do?
Save the trees! Um, yeah. I don’t know. I’m not much of a leader. But as much preserving of the environment and stopping of violence as I could do in an hour.
5. Who do you think is the WORST actor/actress in history to date?
I’m really not good at coming up with bad actors. I have to say that I don’t really understand Brad Pitt’s appeal. Pauly Shore, David Spade, Andy Dick and a couple other guys really annoy me. But I don’t know. I can’t think of anyone deserving of the “worst” title. But when it comes to actors I love, I’ve got a long list: Tom Hanks, Haley Joel Osment, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Julie Andrews… well, way too many to list here. And pretty much every major cast member in Lord of the Rings. Except Karl Urban. Eomer really annoys me for some reason…
6. Which gender do you think should dominate: women or men?
I think we should have gender equality, but I have to admit that I feel more affinity with guys and most of my favorite characters and famous people are guys.
7. Do you think education should be free or be paid for? If you pay for it, do you think it is really worth it?
Everybody should have access to a good quality education, but I guess I have no objection to having to pay to go to a private school. I went to a Lutheran elementary school and a Catholic high school. My parents could have saved a lot of money by sending me to public school, but I think that the schools were well worth the money. I think college is overrated, though. I did have some great experiences in college – especially going overseas for six weeks – and had some wonderful teachers, but on the whole I think that people put more stock in college than is due. I went because I was expected to go, not because of any huge expectations of where it would get me. And I don’t see any reason at all for me to go to graduate school, in spite of the urging of several professors. It’s great for some people, but it really doesn’t interest me at all.
8. What do you think about the recent gas prices?
I’m not as aware of it because I don’t drive, but anything that drains more money out of my parents’ bank account is a major pain. I think it’s lousy. I also wish we didn’t have to be so dependent on gas. At the risk of sounding shockingly backwards, I truly think that the car was one of the most detrimental inventions of the twentieth century. If only there were some way to make transporter beams a reality. Talk about convenience! And no more car accidents!
9. Do you think animals have feelings? If so, why are you eating them? (Assuming you are not a vegetarian)
Yes, I think they do. All the animals I have known have had distinct personalities and discernible emotions. I love animals and wish that I had to will power to be a vegetarian, but I’ve tried it before and I don’t. I’m pathetic.
10. If you can only have one, which would you choose: a heart or a brain?
Definitely a heart. Give me Forrest Gump over John Nash any day. Genius is nice, but kindness always trumps that. I’m a very emotional person and think more with my heart than my head.
11. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck?
All the wood? Or can he? Just how much is “all the wood” anyway? All the wood in the world? All the wood in his mouth? And just what is a woodchuck doing chucking wood? I don’t think I’d feel too safe in the presence of a wood-chucking woodchuck…
12. In your opinion, do you believe that people--especially the younger generations--are taking HIV and STDs seriously? Why or Why not?
I think they’re taking it somewhat seriously but not as much as they should. They’re using more protective measures, but I think a lot of people in my generation are too promiscuous. I’m pretty old-fashioned; I’m in favor of the whole abstinence before marriage thing. Not only do I think it’s the right thing to do, it also would prevent a lot of problems…
13. What do you think about the idea of spanking your child – assuming he/she misbehaves – as a form of discipline?
I was spanked when I was younger, and it didn’t scar me for life. But I’m really not a fan of corporal punishment, and I don’t think I would spank my kids, if I ever have them, which I doubt I will. I think my parents may have decided they’re not too crazy about it either because I can’t remember my youngest brother ever getting spanked. Or maybe he’s just spoiled…
14. Do you like people? (Be honest)
As Linus said, “I love mankind. It’s people I can’t stand.” Actually, that’s not even true. I love people, I just don’t particularly enjoy interacting with them. I am extremely introverted; I was voted the quietest girl in my class of 200 students my senior year in high school. I’m really bad at conversing with people. I work in a bookstore and am supposed to initiate conversations with all the customers and suggest books they might enjoy, and I’m terrible at it. I have no problem being polite and pleasant, but when it comes to coming up with things to say I’m really stumped.
And I really don’t like telephones. I almost always spend the vast majority of the time not saying anything, and the worst is when the person on the other end of the line doesn’t have anything to say either so you spend the whole time trapped with a phone in your hand and nothing to say. I love the internet, though, and I have no problem communicating through message boards, emails, instant messages and comments on reviews. The problem is that I’m a writer. I’m not a talker. If it were up to me I’d use IM for all my conversations. Maybe I wouldn’t, though. I have to admit that now that I have made all these friends online, I’m very curious as to what they sound like. It would be pretty cool to talk to them “live.”
Anyway, my point is that I am very shy and unskilled in the art of conversation. I’m a good listener, though. I’m very observant and remember little tidbits I learn about people for a long time. And I like to think I’m pretty empathetic. I agree with Anne Frank that people are really good at heart, to the point where I’ve pretty much decided that I have to be a universalist to maintain my sanity. I can’t believe that God is willing to condemn billions of good people because they didn’t fall in with the right religion. But I think I’m getting carried away now…
15. You have a lion, a goat, and a bundle of hay. You need to cross a river by using a small boat, which can ONLY carry you and something of your choice (the lion or the goat or the hay). You CANNOT, for example, bring the lion along with the goat, etc. Nobody can swim across the river or make or bridge, etc. You MUST use the boat.
Question: how do you cross the river bringing the lion, the goat, and the hay? You are allowed to make more than one trip.
Hmmmm. I’ve seen this one before. Now let me think… Okay, I’d bring over the goat in one trip. I’d come back alone and bring over the lion. I’d bring the goat back with me and drop it off and bring the hay over, leaving the hay and lion together. Then I would go back alone and bring over the goat.
*Extra* 17. What is your WORST job ever? Are you still in it?
I’ve only had a couple jobs, and none were horrible. The most grueling, though, was working at the zoo. I really enjoyed it because I love animals and got to work with them, but it was a lot of physical labor and I was very slow and clumsy.
Okay, that’s that. Something to tide me over until I write another real review. Enjoy!
Thursday, June 24, 2004
"Why Not Another W/O? WO" Until I Come Up With Another Real Review...
1) Age:
I am 23 biologically, 10 at heart.
(2) Sex:
Female
(3) Children?
Nope.
(4) Siblings?
Yes, two - one brother in college and one in high school.
(5) If so are you older or younger?
I'm the oldest in the family, though I sometimes feel like the youngest.
(6) Favorite Color?
Blue. It's such a cool, soothing color. Or green, because it reminds me of Ireland.
(7) Do you collect anything?
I collect a lot of stuff, and would collect more if I could. I have collections of bells, stamps, coins, trolls, Winnie-the-Pooh stuff, Simon and Garfunkel stuff, Lord of the Rings stuff, books... Yeah, lots of stuff.
(8) If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
Probably some kind of bird so I could fly.
(9) Who is your favorite actor?
There are so many actors I like... I'd probably have to go with Tom Hanks, but I've got a real soft spot for Haley Joel Osment, and Billy Boyd is divine.
(10) Favorite actress?
Probably Julie Andrews; LOVE Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Current-day, maybe Nicole Kidman.
(11) What do you hate more than anything?
War and cigarettes.
(12) If you could be the President for one day what would you do?
I don't want that much responsibility...
(13) Who is your best friend?
I'm never good at picking favorites. I'll be a cop-out and give a nod to my little brother Nathan. He's one groovy dude.
(14) Are you passive or aggressive?
Very passive.
(15) What is your dream job?
I really want to be a writer, but I've got to get my groove back...
(16) What is your worst habit?
Probably my anxiety. I guess that's not really a habit, but it certainly causes me a lot of problems.
(17) What is your greatest asset?
I've always said it was my writing ability, but that seems to have been rather lacking lately, particularly my ability to come up with stories.
(18) Would you rather :(a)WALK (b)DRIVE (c)FLY?
Walk. I've got a definite Luddite strain in me. I think I've got a built-in disdain for cars; maybe that's why I always get carsick. I'm 23 and I don't drive and I don't want to. Airplanes make me nervous...
(19) If you went camping, you would sleep:(a)IN A TENT
(b)UNDER THE STARS (c)IN A HOTEL?
Who camps in a hotel??? I guess I'd have to say in a tent, because I always do, but under the stars would be cool.
(20) If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I want to be able to fly!!!
(21) Favorite cartoon character?
Winnie-the-Pooh. I'm such a big Pooh fan and I've got a huge collection. I think he is fairly akin to hobbits, and the Hundred-Acre Wood is like the Shire. I want to live there.
(22) Party: ALL NIGHT LONG OR WHAT'S THAT??
What's that??? I am definitely not a party animal.
(23) How many reviews have you written?
This makes 536 reviews. I keep wanting to do one per day or something like that, but I can never keep it up...
(24) How many members trust you?
103 now. Yay!!!
(25) Who was the first member to trust you?
It's too long ago for me to remember, and the "date added" doesn't go back that far.
(26) Who was the first member you trusted?
Ditto to number 25.
(27) Favorite category to write in?
Sometimes music, sometimes movies.
(28) What is the best review you have written?
Hm. I've written an awful lot of reviews. Well, the longest was of the Simon and Garfunkel concert. I don't know if it's my best, but it's probably one of them.
(29) What is the worst review you have written?
One of my early reviews. I wrote a ton of reviews when I first joined, but a lot of them were really short and shoddy.
(30) If you could be one member, who would it be and why?
I can't pick just one!
(31) If you could change one thing about WOT??
Maybe something to indicate when a member takes me off their trust list. Sometimes somebody stops trusting me and it takes me a long time to figure out who it is.
(32) If you could change one thing about Rating?
I wish I didn't have to give numerical ratings in my reviews. I'm not much good at that.
(33) If you could change one thing about Writing?
I can't ever seem to come up with anything anymore. Sometimes I think, aside from reviews, I've lost my ability to write, and that's a really depressing thought.
(34) If you could change your member name, what would you change it to and why??
I like my name, but if I changed it the new name would probably have something to do with Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe BridgeOverTroubledWater or something. Or SilverGirl... I like the idea of Art Garfunkel sailing behind me!
*****DRUM ROLL*****
I know this one is going to be hard for most of you, but we are all grown here, answer honestly...and just ONE!!
(35) Who is your mentor here at Epinions?
I've been a member here for four years, and there have been so many. I'm sorry, I just can't do it!!
I am 23 biologically, 10 at heart.
(2) Sex:
Female
(3) Children?
Nope.
(4) Siblings?
Yes, two - one brother in college and one in high school.
(5) If so are you older or younger?
I'm the oldest in the family, though I sometimes feel like the youngest.
(6) Favorite Color?
Blue. It's such a cool, soothing color. Or green, because it reminds me of Ireland.
(7) Do you collect anything?
I collect a lot of stuff, and would collect more if I could. I have collections of bells, stamps, coins, trolls, Winnie-the-Pooh stuff, Simon and Garfunkel stuff, Lord of the Rings stuff, books... Yeah, lots of stuff.
(8) If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
Probably some kind of bird so I could fly.
(9) Who is your favorite actor?
There are so many actors I like... I'd probably have to go with Tom Hanks, but I've got a real soft spot for Haley Joel Osment, and Billy Boyd is divine.
(10) Favorite actress?
Probably Julie Andrews; LOVE Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Current-day, maybe Nicole Kidman.
(11) What do you hate more than anything?
War and cigarettes.
(12) If you could be the President for one day what would you do?
I don't want that much responsibility...
(13) Who is your best friend?
I'm never good at picking favorites. I'll be a cop-out and give a nod to my little brother Nathan. He's one groovy dude.
(14) Are you passive or aggressive?
Very passive.
(15) What is your dream job?
I really want to be a writer, but I've got to get my groove back...
(16) What is your worst habit?
Probably my anxiety. I guess that's not really a habit, but it certainly causes me a lot of problems.
(17) What is your greatest asset?
I've always said it was my writing ability, but that seems to have been rather lacking lately, particularly my ability to come up with stories.
(18) Would you rather :(a)WALK (b)DRIVE (c)FLY?
Walk. I've got a definite Luddite strain in me. I think I've got a built-in disdain for cars; maybe that's why I always get carsick. I'm 23 and I don't drive and I don't want to. Airplanes make me nervous...
(19) If you went camping, you would sleep:(a)IN A TENT
(b)UNDER THE STARS (c)IN A HOTEL?
Who camps in a hotel??? I guess I'd have to say in a tent, because I always do, but under the stars would be cool.
(20) If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I want to be able to fly!!!
(21) Favorite cartoon character?
Winnie-the-Pooh. I'm such a big Pooh fan and I've got a huge collection. I think he is fairly akin to hobbits, and the Hundred-Acre Wood is like the Shire. I want to live there.
(22) Party: ALL NIGHT LONG OR WHAT'S THAT??
What's that??? I am definitely not a party animal.
(23) How many reviews have you written?
This makes 536 reviews. I keep wanting to do one per day or something like that, but I can never keep it up...
(24) How many members trust you?
103 now. Yay!!!
(25) Who was the first member to trust you?
It's too long ago for me to remember, and the "date added" doesn't go back that far.
(26) Who was the first member you trusted?
Ditto to number 25.
(27) Favorite category to write in?
Sometimes music, sometimes movies.
(28) What is the best review you have written?
Hm. I've written an awful lot of reviews. Well, the longest was of the Simon and Garfunkel concert. I don't know if it's my best, but it's probably one of them.
(29) What is the worst review you have written?
One of my early reviews. I wrote a ton of reviews when I first joined, but a lot of them were really short and shoddy.
(30) If you could be one member, who would it be and why?
I can't pick just one!
(31) If you could change one thing about WOT??
Maybe something to indicate when a member takes me off their trust list. Sometimes somebody stops trusting me and it takes me a long time to figure out who it is.
(32) If you could change one thing about Rating?
I wish I didn't have to give numerical ratings in my reviews. I'm not much good at that.
(33) If you could change one thing about Writing?
I can't ever seem to come up with anything anymore. Sometimes I think, aside from reviews, I've lost my ability to write, and that's a really depressing thought.
(34) If you could change your member name, what would you change it to and why??
I like my name, but if I changed it the new name would probably have something to do with Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe BridgeOverTroubledWater or something. Or SilverGirl... I like the idea of Art Garfunkel sailing behind me!
*****DRUM ROLL*****
I know this one is going to be hard for most of you, but we are all grown here, answer honestly...and just ONE!!
(35) Who is your mentor here at Epinions?
I've been a member here for four years, and there have been so many. I'm sorry, I just can't do it!!
Saturday, June 5, 2004
Epinions Then and Now Write-Off: Here's to the Next Four Years!
Well, I just happened upon this write-off celebrating Birdfeather's
100th review and, feeling a bit nostalgic, decided to go ahead and crash
the party. Way to go, Birdfeather!
1. How long have you been a member of Epinions?
I have been a member of Epinions since January 5, 2000 - more than four years now!
2. Which member invited you to join or did you stumble upon the site?
I stumbled upon the site looking for a place where I could submit book reviews.
3. Is there anything you miss about Epinions that has changed and/or no longer in force?
Well, I really miss the first month, when I made 10 to 30 cents per hit, and even getting one cent per hit was pretty nice. Plus, some members I like a lot haven't written much lately.
4. Who are your Top 3 Epinion members and why?
I'm seriously no good at favorites. Ask me that about anything and I'll have trouble. There are so many amazing writers and wonderful people here on Epinions, it's really hard to single out anybody. Just to stretch it, here are 4 of my favorites...
ByronSummers - Yeah, aside from one review in January, he hasn't written in two years, but few members have stood out so powerfully to me. I still remember the first time I read one of his reviews. I love the skill, warmth, and passion each review displays, and the personality with which he infuses his writing makes reading it especially enjoyable.
JediKermit - Quinn is a darn funny guy. His razor-sharp wit leaves me laughing out loud time and again, yet in the course of the same review he can move me nearly to tears. I happened upon Quinn pretty early in his Epinions career and watched him gradually pass me by; with almost 200 reviews between us now, I doubt I'll ever catch up. But if that means always having one of his reviews to read, that's OK by me.
IanGrant - His incredibly detailed music reviews are great for a music lover like me, especially since we have such similar taste. I've particularly enjoyed exchanging comments with him about Simon and Garfunkel.
Panguitch - I read dozens of reviews of The Return of the King, many brilliantly written, but I never found one to top Andy's. That distinction placed him firmly in my high esteem, and his other reviews are just as illuminating.
5. What is your favorite thing about Epinions?
I love having a place where I can write post reviews without having to go through anybody, and getting comments on them is especially nice. Every once in a while I'll get an e-mail from somebody because they read one of my reviews, and that's especially cool. I also love reading reviews and encountering lots of terrific people.
6. What are your goals for the next year here at Epinions?
I'd really like to regain my top reviewer hats in movies and music. I lost them when I went to England in 2001 for five weeks and didn't write any reviews while I was gone and haven't managed to get them back since. I'd also like to not have so many stretches of several weeks without reviews. (The two, I imagine, complement one another...)
7. If you could change one thing about Epinions, what would it be?
I want my penny-per-hit back!
8. What do you think of the Epinion dolls? Cute or Uglee??
I guess they're kinda cute.
9. What is your favorite pastime at Epinions...Reading or Writing?
As much as I love reading the many wonderful reviews here, it was the writing that drew me here, and in no small measure it's what keeps me here. No matter how great my writer's block, I can always find something to write a review about, which in turn makes me feel productive. And that's a good thing.
10. What is your favorite Write-Off and who was it hosted by??
I don't do write-offs too often. I don't think I can really pick a favorite. Each one has its merits.
Well, there ya go! I've been hanging around more than four years now, so I won't be going away any time soon. Here's to the next four years!
1. How long have you been a member of Epinions?
I have been a member of Epinions since January 5, 2000 - more than four years now!
2. Which member invited you to join or did you stumble upon the site?
I stumbled upon the site looking for a place where I could submit book reviews.
3. Is there anything you miss about Epinions that has changed and/or no longer in force?
Well, I really miss the first month, when I made 10 to 30 cents per hit, and even getting one cent per hit was pretty nice. Plus, some members I like a lot haven't written much lately.
4. Who are your Top 3 Epinion members and why?
I'm seriously no good at favorites. Ask me that about anything and I'll have trouble. There are so many amazing writers and wonderful people here on Epinions, it's really hard to single out anybody. Just to stretch it, here are 4 of my favorites...
ByronSummers - Yeah, aside from one review in January, he hasn't written in two years, but few members have stood out so powerfully to me. I still remember the first time I read one of his reviews. I love the skill, warmth, and passion each review displays, and the personality with which he infuses his writing makes reading it especially enjoyable.
JediKermit - Quinn is a darn funny guy. His razor-sharp wit leaves me laughing out loud time and again, yet in the course of the same review he can move me nearly to tears. I happened upon Quinn pretty early in his Epinions career and watched him gradually pass me by; with almost 200 reviews between us now, I doubt I'll ever catch up. But if that means always having one of his reviews to read, that's OK by me.
IanGrant - His incredibly detailed music reviews are great for a music lover like me, especially since we have such similar taste. I've particularly enjoyed exchanging comments with him about Simon and Garfunkel.
Panguitch - I read dozens of reviews of The Return of the King, many brilliantly written, but I never found one to top Andy's. That distinction placed him firmly in my high esteem, and his other reviews are just as illuminating.
5. What is your favorite thing about Epinions?
I love having a place where I can write post reviews without having to go through anybody, and getting comments on them is especially nice. Every once in a while I'll get an e-mail from somebody because they read one of my reviews, and that's especially cool. I also love reading reviews and encountering lots of terrific people.
6. What are your goals for the next year here at Epinions?
I'd really like to regain my top reviewer hats in movies and music. I lost them when I went to England in 2001 for five weeks and didn't write any reviews while I was gone and haven't managed to get them back since. I'd also like to not have so many stretches of several weeks without reviews. (The two, I imagine, complement one another...)
7. If you could change one thing about Epinions, what would it be?
I want my penny-per-hit back!
8. What do you think of the Epinion dolls? Cute or Uglee??
I guess they're kinda cute.
9. What is your favorite pastime at Epinions...Reading or Writing?
As much as I love reading the many wonderful reviews here, it was the writing that drew me here, and in no small measure it's what keeps me here. No matter how great my writer's block, I can always find something to write a review about, which in turn makes me feel productive. And that's a good thing.
10. What is your favorite Write-Off and who was it hosted by??
I don't do write-offs too often. I don't think I can really pick a favorite. Each one has its merits.
Well, there ya go! I've been hanging around more than four years now, so I won't be going away any time soon. Here's to the next four years!
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