mmmk. so i was reading though some of these contests, and they're all kind of dumb. ie. THE OC AND HARRY POTTER; a drinking song too many!; boy, was your face red...; buffet buffet; and the list goes on and on and on. yeah they're really annoying to me, because A. no one is writing about anything interesting, and B. no one has any talent, and got all of their points from giving people comments like ' LyKe Oh EmM GeE ThIs Is GoOd!!!!' and i really hate those people. with a burning passion. so if you're like that, don't enter my contest because i don't need your bad poems, and your retarded writing.
so this contest is for someone who wants to write something good, and original. and interesting, if you think you have what it takes give it a shot.
the rules are:
.no writing like there's something wrong with your finger and it keeps hitting shift
.learn how to f*cking spell.
.take time to think about things, instead of just making things up.
.i'm sick of hearing about slit wrists, so if i hear it, i hope you die soon.
umm... if you got this far without being completely offended you should try entering.
so this contest is for someone who wants to write something good, and original. and interesting, if you think you have what it takes give it a shot.
the rules are:
.no writing like there's something wrong with your finger and it keeps hitting shift
.learn how to f*cking spell.
.take time to think about things, instead of just making things up.
.i'm sick of hearing about slit wrists, so if i hear it, i hope you die soon.
umm... if you got this far without being completely offended you should try entering.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 29, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes:
sorry this took like way long.
honorable mentions:
deserted cooler
blurrings of the three of us
determinal
erosion
where is the original
this is what they call decieving
a different life
scintilla of hope
Entries [12]
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I was suffering
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These empty pillule bottles
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A pocket
Spell the name out in letters• Commented on by judge. -
play – the scene unfolds
a boy and a girlby nolazydaizy 35 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 26 2:32 AM 2005. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
by g r e y i s m 43 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 26 1:48 PM 2005. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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I cant tell you as I napped on your couch
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It becomes you.
Any thing of beauty,• Commented on by judge. -
Dear Mother,
I need to show you something you never see. well guess what,that is me. Let me start with how I feel. What you're reading right now is actually reby LisasLilEmo 57 lines, on Jul 31 11:15 PM 2005. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
She talks to me with crystals in her eyes.
She fights against the memories threatening to sweep her away.• Commented on by judge.
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lol....nice way to approach running a contest...>_<
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Great idea!!! I love your approach and your ideas.. Checked out yr poetry and it's really good too... Might enter.... Any particular direction you're looking for?? or just about anything at all????
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Hey um, some guideline as to what you would like would be great. Thanks.
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You are extremely judgemental and rude. That's a good way to make friends on here, tell them they're not interesting, retarded, crappy writers, and that people that have actual problems can die. Well done.
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So...um...we're just supposed to write something good? At least the OC AND HARRY POTTER contest give you inspiration to write something specific. You're saying it's not a dumb idea for a contest to just let people write whatever they want? You have anger issues, my friend.
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Bahaha! I thought you were fuckin hilarious
! I agree with you. I haven't entered good contests for a while. Yeah, how dumb are harry potter poems, really 
? And how much less challenging and pointless can that be? So CONGRATS on a good contest, I will come back to this soon, as tonight and tomorrow I am uber busy.
Lmao...too awesome..
Plus...I cracked up even harder on the comment above the one above mine.
♥ Jen
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You know what? I agree with this person. Suicide poems are retarded. That's not poetry! I cannot stress it enough! It's a way to vent anger, not the actual art to poetry. And serious, OC and Harry Potter? Okay, so you can be a fan, but poetry like that IS stupid. Being a REAL poet I appreciate a challenge, not a kid's show. If cutters need help, it's not through poetry. That's not the right call for help. AND lastly, some poets do suck. They just need desperate practice and time -everyone does. Anyhoo...
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No, it's not a dumb idea to write what you want. It's an open floor to come up with your own ideas and writing. Harry Potter and OC are not poem ideas. That's not fucking poetry! Poetry is an art to be mastered with skill, time, and technique. Not magick and nice clothes mixed in with teenage drama. Yes, drama calls good poetry sometimes, don't get me wrong. This contest is to get yourself to really think of something you want, not follow a ton of rules if it's not your style.
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You might not like Harry Potter poems (and neither would I), but you can't say it's not poetry just because it's not your taste. That's like me saying jazz isn't music or non fiction isn't a genre of book. I won't argue with you anymore because frankly, I hate arguing and making enemies. Just wanted to let my opinion out there.
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Hey, good news! I hope you die soon too!
skitza
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way to discourage people from entering your contest with judging people right of the bat...smart opening lines! whos the retard now?
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I won't be your enemy over something as stupid as that. I am not that childish. Poetry to me is beautiful and not to be transformed into child's play. But anyway, I won't argue any further and annoy you any more.
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Seriously. I think I fucking love you. I think a lot like you do.. I'm tired of going through poetry and it being something near.. "Lyke awmahgawd my life is so black. my heart is black. I bl33d black-zorz. And dood, so I slash my wrists and z3h pain. it goes far away" *angst* I'll admit, I have written a few like that.. but that was YEARS ago. I feel ashamed to have written that. Great way to put your foot down as to what you don't want in your contest/and are tired of seeing. I might enter this just to see if I got what you want. Mmmk.
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hmm well i have to say i didn't find this offensive in the least, those who do are more then likely the retards yu don't want to enter so *thumbs up* but the contest itself isn't very original since there is nothing specific wanted, i don't perticularily mind that, just thought id point out that the title could use a change. Anyways i may enter, good luck judging
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If people get offended over that, then that's just them. There are plenty more who are fine with it. And if you get discouraged, well, way to weaken yourself. C'mon, everyone will get offended b something, no matter what. There are far more disturbing things on this site than "rude" remarks.
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shellywebster:
You rock!!
JUst thought you should be told
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Sorry about accidentally entering your contest twice, my computer froze ><! Sorry again
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I'm glad you decided to put an "original", but this is far from original. I've seen at least ten just like it. They bash other people's contest, then say, write whatever you want, just don't make it crap. How is that original? Please tell me, because I'm dying to know. You gave no one ideas to feed off of, just....write what you want. I'm not really offended by what you said, because in some ways, its entirely true. No one is being original with their contests, but at the same time, at least they try, ya know? You can't knock them for that. Being 'original' can barely happen, because everyone is feeding off of everyone else. But hey, if you think this is a genius contest, original in every way, who I am to say you're wrong?
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LMFAO I almost died laughing when I read that...sorry...But it's hilarious....I love the idea of your contest...but, y'know...poetry is about emotions...that is all it is....One way or another, it ALL comes down to an emotion...even humorous poems...they're all emotions....the HP and OC ones...some how based on emotions...(though I do find that a very stupid idea of a poem)...Poetry isn't based on talent...it's EMOTIONS...I agree, you have to have a knack to write, but...it's still emotions...Some of the "humor" or "weird" stuff...it's still gotta be some how based off of some feeling...because how are they going to come up with it?...anywho..done with that tirade...What is it you're looking for in this contest? Becuase...you don't specify...and that's not original o.o
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Poetry IS the product of talent. You can't say that GOOD writing precludes talent. You just can't. Well, you can, of course, but how many "emotions" sans any respect for the concept of poetry have been published and/or recognized by the people who matter?
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I, personally, love the idea behind this contest. Bravo for that! Forget all the people that decided to give you crap for running YOUR contest the way YOU want it to be run.
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just a quick note... if some of you are so displeased with this contest, then don't enter it. if it is so terrible and horrible of me to run my contest the way i would like to then don't enter it, it's as simple as that. it isn't like anyone is forcing you to enter this. i don't honestly care what you say, it's not like i'm going to back down on my opinions just because you have opinions of your own. i'm not going to change my idea just because you are a little offended. i didnt say that i was out to please everyone. this is a contest for people who want to enter it. and i'm not going to change it just because you all feel the need to tell me that this contest is crap. but whatever, if you want to get it out, that i suck and i'm a b*tch or whatever go ahead, if that really makes you feel better, keep on typing those angry comments because you know i really seriously take them to heart........................righttttt.
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oH mY GaWD...IM sO OfFEnDeD!
Sorry it's 1:30 in the morning here and I just couldn't resist! I loved your introduction, it was just too funny and true. I'll definitely see if I can write something decent for this contest. I think it hilarious that so many people commented about your "originality", as if we aren't all hypocrites any way. -
hahahahaa i coudltn sgree with your points more hunny! if i read another "so i cut mysefl and i bled" i think i might cry lmao!!!! hahahaha great contest good luck!!!!
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hahahaha, well I think I like you a lot, made me laugh, oh so true... I have a lot of respect for people who say what they think. I'll try to enter something if my originality is up to par, if not good luck and I hope you get a lot of good entries!!!
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lol I love this contest description. I usually don't applaud contests but I feel inclined now. maybe I'll even enter. I hope you don't get sucky entries at all, just good ones.
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I don't know that I'll enter this contest, but it was worthwhile just to read through the rules. Hope you get some quality entries.
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I found this contest inspiring. Unfortunately, too much of the poetry on AP is unoriginal - not because it springs from emotions or because everyone has their own reality, or whatever. It's because people - even poets with a modicum of talent - resort to tired cliches to try and express themselves.
Invest in a THESAURUS if you really want to be a writer. Learn to take the jewel of your writing and turn it over and over in your hand so you can see new flashes of brilliance. Try different words and original phrases and you might be surprised what you discover!
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omg i feel the same way as you! Good luck with the contest, It sounds fun. I hope you don't get any of those really annpoying people entering who sPEl LiK dIs coZ tHeY FiNk Its Gud, it's not
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Well it's about time.
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i love your contest. it's hilarious how much you hate all the other contest. good luck. and it looks as though not a sh*t load of people got offended. have fun.
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Hey, I'm all for you having whatever contest you want, and I personally found this one kinda amusing. But *cough* letting people write about ANYTHING includes Harry Potter and if someone does, I hope you can forgive me for laughing, coz that WILL be funny!
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Hmm. I don't appreciate the fact you slagged off those contests above. Two of them I have been associated with: one I wrote for, and one was held by my AP daughter. The drinking songs contest was in fact a very original idea, as I have not seen one of those contests in all the four years I have been on this site. Just because you don't like those contests, doesn't mean that they suck. And just because you have a strange taste in poetry, doesn't mean that my poetry or any other poetry entered in those contests is bad. Each to their own, I guess. Though, I actually agree with you on the sticky caps thing, they do indeed suck hairy monkey ass. But, I do suggest that you, in the future, put topics in your contests, because those contests with no topics to write for truly suck, and are highly unoriginal. Thank you, you've been a great audience, I'll be back next week, be sure to tip yer waitress.
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lol. Great contest description. I might even try to think up something different if I can. Good luck with the entries.
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LOL I think the same things buddy. I think I will enter I just need to find out what the hell I’m going to write about since I don't feel like using a prewrite. I'm really in the beginning stages of my writing, and am kind of new here. I can't stand reading much of anyone’s writing for the reasons you described I got all my point from 4 gold trophies I won. I’ve given up on reading other peoples writings because for the most part they all suck. LOL Even my earliest writings (Not really that long ago) got rave reviews and I have deleted them because I was ashamed that I actually produced such garbage but everyone else loved them. Lol
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useless.
You do realize that all you did here was bitch about how unoriginal and stupid other contests were... and in the process you managed to make your contest just as unoriginal and stupid, if not more, congradulations.
I'm not offended, just found it funny how you managed to completely contradict yourself.
I agree, this site does have some very useless and stupid contests, along with people who can't spell.. and don't even get me started on sticky caps. But, if you wanted to go against the other stupid contests, you should have actually made a good and original one yourself instead of wasting your space bitching and never giving the writers anything interesting to write about- Not to mention zero inspiration. -
LMAO! your rules rock on so many levels of rockingness. even tho my poems are kinda about slitting wrists...your rules-they rule
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I was just reading through the comments made on the contest, and I came to yours. Your attitude is haughty and seems laced with a contempt, not even the LOL could dilute. If other people's poetry is crap to you, then do them a favour and give honest advice. I don't if your views have changed, but instead of justreading randomly why don't you search for quality writers, there are many critical groups/individuals on this site.
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