Some people say ignorance is bliss. They are wrong.

Some people say ignorance was bliss. They are also wrong, if only in strict definition.

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A lot of authors seem to use harmony as a synonym for order, and I can't tell you how much that annoys me. But that won't stop me from trying!

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I've linked several wiktionary articles in this post. They are somewhat advanced in places, and may not be that clear. In these cases, I've linked to the most appropriate section. In any event, I advise you to do some research on your own time.

THIS POST IS NOT INTENDED TO SERVE AS A DEFINITIVE GUIDE. I AM NOT AN EXPERT, SIMPLY SOMEONE WHO HAS INTEREST IN SUCH MATTERS.

§1: From What?

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For fuck's sake, people - STOP SIGNING YOUR GODDAMN COMMENTS! Your name is RIGHT THERE next to it. Don't like that name? Guess what - YOU CAN CHANGE IT. If we want to know who posted the comment, we can look to the left and see your name and avatar. There is literally no reason to sign your comments, ESPECIALLY when the signed name is the same as your username.

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It's hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs. They always take things literally.

A Roman walks into a bar, holds up two fingers, and says, "five beers, please."

Pavlov is sitting at a pub, enjoying a pint. The phone rings, and he jumps up shouting, "I forgot to feed the dog!"

A Higgs Boson walks into a church. The priest says, "we don't allow Higgs Bosons in here." The Higgs Boson says, "but without me, how could you have mass?"

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A highly trained intelligence analyst. An ancient magical demon. A technomagically augmented amnesiac.

Three minds.

Two bodies.

One airship.

The Impossible Pirates

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...and found out that I have (at the time of this writing) 1,029 stories favourited.

What the shit.

I apologize for being somewhat blunt/harsh, but this has always been a pet peeve of mine. I'm actually quite nice about the whole thing, in general. If you need/want help or clarification, please don't hesitate to ask. I've been reading since before I can remember, and have gotten quite skilled with language as a result. That said, here's my latest rant, this time about writing skills.

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You know what this site needs? A Lunadamned user on the Lunadamned planning team. I'm talking about an average user, author or reader, being an active part of planning changes for this place. We know what we need, let us tell you! Tartarus, some of us can even help implement it!

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... and try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.

I'm not saying we should kill the stupid people. I'm saying we should let them do it themselves.

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