LOL. Revamped. Get it? 'Cause like, Twilight has vampires and stuff... [/lame]
Okay, the Momcat has FINALLY gotten off her fat, lazy butt and done some much-needed work on some of the rules for our spot. When the spot first got started, it was fairly small and having wiggle-room wasn't such a problem; so my first batch of rules weren't all that specific. But our CAT has had many, many new kittens since then, and consequently, things have gotten crazier and messier. A lot of people have gotten confused about what this place is for, and what we're about. The CAT isn't what it used to be.
So hopefully, these revamped rules will be a first step in "trimming the claws", cleaning up our spot, and promoting friendly, intelligent discussion once again.
1: Bring a good sense of humor. Don’t ever take things personally, and try not to be too sensitive. Otherwise you’ll be miserable. Just let loose, have fun, and be willing to laugh.
2: If someone or something offends you, don’t blow up. Take the higher road, respond in a polite, mature way, and point out what offended you and why you find it offensive. If it’s something serious or happens to break one of these rules, chances are people will back you up and the problem will work out. If it isn’t, reread Rule 1.
3: Twi-hards, this isn’t a place to gush about Twilight being the “BEST BOOK/MOVIE EVAR!!!1” It’s fine if you like doing that and we hold nothing against you, but please don’t do it here. Either keep your comments thoughtful and intelligent, take it to the link in our forum, or take it to a more appropriate spot and keep it there.
4: Twi-haters, this isn’t a place to rant about how you want to “BURN IT WITH FIRE!!!!1”, either. Please don’t abuse this spot. Don’t make personal attacks against Stephenie Meyer or her fans, don’t flood the images section with immature anti-Twilight pictures, and don’t throw nasty, mindless insults at Twilight. If you feel the need to rant, either keep it in the link or find another website like twilightsucks.com. This is supposed to be “Critical Analysis of Twilight”, not “Mindless Bashing of Twilight”. Like I said, the discussion needs to stay thoughtful and intelligent. Let’s all live up to our tagline, ‘kay?
5: The images, articles and other material you submit to this spot MUST promote civil and intelligent discussion about Twilight. Whether it’s a soapbox, image, video, etc, it HAS to stay true to the CAT spirit. The whole reason why I created this spot was to make a sanctuary and bring both fans and antis together; to encourage both sides to share their opinions about the series, listen and learn from each other, have some good laughs, and maybe make a few friends along the way. So if the material you want to submit has excessive language, crude or nasty humor, or any other mean-spirited, offensive content in it, don’t bother. The CAT will be much better off without it.
6: If you found a bunch of pictures that are funny and snarky, but don’t add anything CONSTRUCTIVE to the Twilight debate, don’t spam the images section with them. We have better places for all those demotivational posters and “Real Vampires Don’t Sparkle” slogans. Instead of clogging up our CAT with gazillions of pointless pictures, take ‘em over to the link in our forum. There, you can post as many as you want and snark away to your heart’s content. And don’t worry, Twilighters! We also have a link just for you! Where you can be as fangirly for Edward as you want!
If any of you lovely kittens have any ideas or questions about the rules, please comment and let me know! Feedback is always very helpful, and I will add and tweak these as many times as needed.
Okay, the Momcat has FINALLY gotten off her fat, lazy butt and done some much-needed work on some of the rules for our spot. When the spot first got started, it was fairly small and having wiggle-room wasn't such a problem; so my first batch of rules weren't all that specific. But our CAT has had many, many new kittens since then, and consequently, things have gotten crazier and messier. A lot of people have gotten confused about what this place is for, and what we're about. The CAT isn't what it used to be.
So hopefully, these revamped rules will be a first step in "trimming the claws", cleaning up our spot, and promoting friendly, intelligent discussion once again.
1: Bring a good sense of humor. Don’t ever take things personally, and try not to be too sensitive. Otherwise you’ll be miserable. Just let loose, have fun, and be willing to laugh.
2: If someone or something offends you, don’t blow up. Take the higher road, respond in a polite, mature way, and point out what offended you and why you find it offensive. If it’s something serious or happens to break one of these rules, chances are people will back you up and the problem will work out. If it isn’t, reread Rule 1.
3: Twi-hards, this isn’t a place to gush about Twilight being the “BEST BOOK/MOVIE EVAR!!!1” It’s fine if you like doing that and we hold nothing against you, but please don’t do it here. Either keep your comments thoughtful and intelligent, take it to the link in our forum, or take it to a more appropriate spot and keep it there.
4: Twi-haters, this isn’t a place to rant about how you want to “BURN IT WITH FIRE!!!!1”, either. Please don’t abuse this spot. Don’t make personal attacks against Stephenie Meyer or her fans, don’t flood the images section with immature anti-Twilight pictures, and don’t throw nasty, mindless insults at Twilight. If you feel the need to rant, either keep it in the link or find another website like twilightsucks.com. This is supposed to be “Critical Analysis of Twilight”, not “Mindless Bashing of Twilight”. Like I said, the discussion needs to stay thoughtful and intelligent. Let’s all live up to our tagline, ‘kay?
5: The images, articles and other material you submit to this spot MUST promote civil and intelligent discussion about Twilight. Whether it’s a soapbox, image, video, etc, it HAS to stay true to the CAT spirit. The whole reason why I created this spot was to make a sanctuary and bring both fans and antis together; to encourage both sides to share their opinions about the series, listen and learn from each other, have some good laughs, and maybe make a few friends along the way. So if the material you want to submit has excessive language, crude or nasty humor, or any other mean-spirited, offensive content in it, don’t bother. The CAT will be much better off without it.
6: If you found a bunch of pictures that are funny and snarky, but don’t add anything CONSTRUCTIVE to the Twilight debate, don’t spam the images section with them. We have better places for all those demotivational posters and “Real Vampires Don’t Sparkle” slogans. Instead of clogging up our CAT with gazillions of pointless pictures, take ‘em over to the link in our forum. There, you can post as many as you want and snark away to your heart’s content. And don’t worry, Twilighters! We also have a link just for you! Where you can be as fangirly for Edward as you want!
If any of you lovely kittens have any ideas or questions about the rules, please comment and let me know! Feedback is always very helpful, and I will add and tweak these as many times as needed.
Edward: The covesation's really good.
Bella: Uh huh.*gets another call*
Jake
Bella: *rejects call*
Edward: Who was that?
Bella: Jacob...
They talked for days.
Jacob: *growls*WHY WILL THEY SHUT UP!
*makes an new answering machine*
Bella: I gotta go. *makes a kissing sound and hangs up*
15 Missed Calls
Bella: Alright you win!
*calls him*
Jacob: Hey its Jacob. If its Bella, STFU and if its the pack, leave the message.
Bella: *waits for tone*
1 Hour Later
Bella: Forget it!*hangs up*
Phone: *tone*
Bella: T.T
Jacob: *laughs histericly*
Bella: Uh huh.*gets another call*
Jake
Bella: *rejects call*
Edward: Who was that?
Bella: Jacob...
They talked for days.
Jacob: *growls*WHY WILL THEY SHUT UP!
*makes an new answering machine*
Bella: I gotta go. *makes a kissing sound and hangs up*
15 Missed Calls
Bella: Alright you win!
*calls him*
Jacob: Hey its Jacob. If its Bella, STFU and if its the pack, leave the message.
Bella: *waits for tone*
1 Hour Later
Bella: Forget it!*hangs up*
Phone: *tone*
Bella: T.T
Jacob: *laughs histericly*
On this beautiful spot of fanpop, there's a video link to "Charlie reads Twilight". Originally its "Alex read Twilight". Anyways, I checked it out.
It's this guy, he's about 20 years old I'd say, and he bought himself a copy of Twilight. He reads this on camera, making his comments, one chapter per video. And he's absolutely HILARIOUS! He points out things like odd phrases ("the sun was at the wrong place in the sky") and grammar faults. He sees little things you might not have found yourself.
The videos do contain a bit of swearing but other then that, they are mostly all right.
It's this guy, he's about 20 years old I'd say, and he bought himself a copy of Twilight. He reads this on camera, making his comments, one chapter per video. And he's absolutely HILARIOUS! He points out things like odd phrases ("the sun was at the wrong place in the sky") and grammar faults. He sees little things you might not have found yourself.
The videos do contain a bit of swearing but other then that, they are mostly all right.
There are some core things about the mythical creatures I wish Meyer would have given an actual explaination for:
Vampires
1. Turning into bats
She could have explained it as bats are attracted to vampires, but she choose not to adress it at all.
2. Sleeping in a coffin
How about that having something to do with them faking their own death or something?
3. Lack of Fangs
An evolution over time to adapt.
4. Sunlight
Related to the fact vampires are considered to be connected to the devil.
Werewolves
1. Full-Moon
They meet at the full-moon.
2. Their Anger Issues (yes, I know that some of the wolves have this)
It could have been explained as a reaction to the moons phases.
3. Pack- Mind
Evolved trait or even a gift from the spirits.
Vampires
1. Turning into bats
She could have explained it as bats are attracted to vampires, but she choose not to adress it at all.
2. Sleeping in a coffin
How about that having something to do with them faking their own death or something?
3. Lack of Fangs
An evolution over time to adapt.
4. Sunlight
Related to the fact vampires are considered to be connected to the devil.
Werewolves
1. Full-Moon
They meet at the full-moon.
2. Their Anger Issues (yes, I know that some of the wolves have this)
It could have been explained as a reaction to the moons phases.
3. Pack- Mind
Evolved trait or even a gift from the spirits.
Jacob: Let me call Bella.*dials Bella's number*
Operator: I am sorry. This person is talking to (Bella's voice)Edward Cullen. Please leave a message after the tone.
*tone never comes up*
Jacob: OH C'MON!
The next day.
Jacob: I want Bella NAO!*calls Bella*
(Answering machine): The Swans are out right now, please leave a message after the beep.
[beep never stops]
Jacob: OH C'MON!
The day after that:
Bella: *makes a new answering machine*
Jacob: *calls*
[Machine]: Hi, its Bella. If its Jacob, stop leaving messages saying "OH C'MON!" and if your not a Cullen or my dad, don't call me. At ALL!
*beep*
Jacob: NOOOOOO!
*beep*
Jacob: ?
*beep beep beep beep*
{This phone will self destruct in 3, 2, 1}
Jacob: OH C'MON!
[Check the TS spot to see who made it, its me. So don't kill me about 'You stole this!'].
Operator: I am sorry. This person is talking to (Bella's voice)Edward Cullen. Please leave a message after the tone.
*tone never comes up*
Jacob: OH C'MON!
The next day.
Jacob: I want Bella NAO!*calls Bella*
(Answering machine): The Swans are out right now, please leave a message after the beep.
[beep never stops]
Jacob: OH C'MON!
The day after that:
Bella: *makes a new answering machine*
Jacob: *calls*
[Machine]: Hi, its Bella. If its Jacob, stop leaving messages saying "OH C'MON!" and if your not a Cullen or my dad, don't call me. At ALL!
*beep*
Jacob: NOOOOOO!
*beep*
Jacob: ?
*beep beep beep beep*
{This phone will self destruct in 3, 2, 1}
Jacob: OH C'MON!
[Check the TS spot to see who made it, its me. So don't kill me about 'You stole this!'].