Planetperson

Leaving homework until midnight and still messing around online. I know that situation, (though not as a college student).

Since I can't get CS3, I of course have GIMP.

Wait, what? Banned? If I get the final battle, i'll get banned?

 

 

~Exedos~

Not to worry; he was talking in reference to a comment I deleted, not your post.

I think I had that one too. And a Tahu Nuva one.

There is simply nothing grammatically incorrect about it.

I know, it's a matter of style. Writing is art, so there's no way to be "incorrect" about it. But writers generally agree that by default you should choose active over passive, just as a painter might advise against leaving too much negative space in a composition.

There have to be some people who read in such a way that how action is dictated affects their impression of it and other people who accept action for what it is and don't care if it's narrated in either voice.

People who tell you not to use it in a paper "because it's less active" or something like that should not be listened to.

People who tell you not to use it in a paper and are going to grade it that way should .

Really, I agree with active > passive. There are some times when passive is more appropriate, such as in tragic incidents like "John was sniped down in Iraq." But I consider it way better to say "John kicked the ball" rather than "The ball was kicked by John." John is a person. He's the one who acts. You shouldn't focus on the fact that the ball is on the receiving end of the action; it's assumed as long as you are told someone is kicking it. The nature of narrative is to describe action. There's no need to reiterate the fact that for push there is a pull.

But if you believe you can write good stories without consciously avoiding passive voice, go for it. B)

Entry #8 - Planetperson

Captain Planet,

He's our hero,

Gonna take pollution

Down to zero

Wouldn't have found that.

Lightning should definitely be purple, reminiscent of the electric-themed Throwbot and also because it is a feminine color.

My list is:

Sonics - Gray (Krakua)

Gravity - Metal Blue

Plasma - Yellow

Magnetism - Gray/Blue (Jovan)

Plant Life - Blue/Green

Lightning - Purple

Iron - Orange (like rust)

It's possible to believe in something and still fail to live up to it.

The problem arises when the parents' practice of loving and setting restrictions is no longer an act of will, but a compulsion.

Thanks man, appreciate it.

A realm figuratively.

442 unread messages, man.

The plot twists operate only at shock value now, they're not as compelling as in the other seasons. Things aren't the same . I'm not giving up on the show, though.

But Mohinder is sooo annoying.

I appreciate your saying this. People should know that self-assurance in clinging to these skills can be an attractive quality. If you're a sniveling twerp about people finding out you like Lego, you give them reason to think you're interest is obscene. The cool people are the ones who know who they are and are not afraid to show it.

Rest in peace.

I was thinking Matoran of Sonics could live in a perpetual thunderstorm... basically the same idea, except it isn't just silly.

That's interesting. Sure makes it hard for those students who don't own a computer. But it's hard to imagine that those mythical creatures could exist anyway, so wouldn't be a problem.

Maybe it's best that you missed it.

Entry #5

I believe De-Matoran is derived from "decibel."

I would have thought they would live in a stormy region with thunder, but oh well.

They're messing with the plot waaay too much.

Shadow Kurahk, who got it from me, who got it from ChocolateFrogs, who got it from...

Smelly.