Does any1 want to make a D&D Ezine?

[BeholderBurger]

I despair sometimes. Dragonsword shows some innocent interest in attempting to work on an E-Zine and is totally disuaded because the critics here say it would be too much hard work.
Well I say have a go Dragonsword. How are you supposed to find out how difficult it is without having a stab at it (so to speak)?
I always thought that people would be more supportive than this but it seems that you have to even watch how you post your replies for fear of having an "actually....." response.

Go for gold Dragonsword!!!

 

[Marius Delphus]

Neo: My reading is that "Does any1 want 2?" abbreviates the thread title "Does any1 want to make a D&D Ezine?" and so I read "2" as "to." In addition, "Does anyone want too?" is nonsensical and erroneous ("nonstandard"); I'm willing to read into the abbreviation the construction that makes sense, "Does anyone want to?" where "to" references "to make a D&D Ezine" and where, therefore, the single "o" is correct.

DragonSword: You've piqued my interest. Do you have an example of the kind of opinion/columnist style article you'd like to see? And at the risk of being repetitive, why *not* submit to Asgard? Lots of folks on these boards read it, the production machinery is already in place, and (assuming your article is printed therein) it might encourage more submissions in that vein... which can only improve Asgard from your point of view, right? Plus it's a lot less work than publishing your own e-zine, you don't have to devote your own Web space to it... I see only a win-win situation here! [EDIT: I apologize if I personally came off as unfriendly. In person I'm also a jaded cynic. ]

Beholder: Don't despair just because we're a bunch of jaded cynics.

 

[Piratecat]

And you know, it's true; I *am* jealous because the voices are talking to you!

Welcome to the boards, Dragonsword. Sorry your entrance was so unfriendly. Have fun, good luck, and I hope you find cool people to write with!

 

[ColonelHardisson]

I always thought that people would be more supportive than this but it seems that you have to even watch how you post your replies for fear of having an "actually....." response.

I think supportive also means letting someone know what they're in for, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Learning to take constructive criticism is ultimately very helpful. You also have to take into account that many of the posters here have extensive experience with e-zines, and if they say this or that has caused them to skip over something, that might be a good bit of information to take advantage of.

 

[Ghostwind]

Dragonsword, you say that the other ezines (including Asgard) are pretty much rubbish. Can I ask what other zines you have read? There are seven different zines that you can download from my site or directly link to their homesite, a couple of which I would stack up against any print magazine. Every one of them always welcomes folks who want to contribute an article or two (or three) relevant to their respective themes...

 

[Vaxalon]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Does any1 want to make a D&D Ezine?

I'm afraid i'll have to disagree Vaxalon "to" means a movement towards, equality or comparison. It is used to mark the infinitive of a verb. e.g. "pull the door to" or "go to the store".

...or "does anyone want to help?"

"to help" is the infinitive.

In this case, the verb is understood, that is, left out, with only the word "to" to mark its passing.

 

[Neo]

Neo: My reading is that "Does any1 want 2?" abbreviates the thread title "Does any1 want to make a D&D Ezine?" and so I read "2" as "to." In addition, "Does anyone want too?" is nonsensical and erroneous ("nonstandard"); I'm willing to read into the abbreviation the construction that makes sense.

Does anyone want to make a D&D Ezine is the correct usage in that regard.

But what was said was Does any1 want2, which may be a shortened version of the above, but the point is it was shortened enough.

Does anyone want too (does any1 want2 as it was worded) is a question to others and as the to/too, that applies to a sentence where you mean as well as or also, others beside yourself etc.. with the initial query then as far as the shortened version of the question goes, the correct word to use is "too" not "to" where "Does any1 want2" is concerned.

And as it was the shortened version Vaxalon was correcting, my point that his correction of DragonSwords was in error was correct.

Dragonsword: Like Beholderburger says go for gold man!

 

[D'karr]

I didn't want 1. Why in heavens would I want 2?

 

[NarlethDrider]

To, Too, or...

Maybe he was wondering if any contributors to other ezines were wanting to work on an additional ezine (his) hence the 2(two)......
Sorry, had to throw my too sense in

BTW, Dragonstar, do check out the ezine's that Ghostwind mentioned---there is some good stuff their---heck, I had the oppurtunity to help w/some artwork, but, thinks to real life, I blew it ...Real life can be such a pain sometimes

 

[DragonSword]

Dragonsword, you say that the other ezines (including Asgard) are pretty much rubbish. Can I ask what other zines you have read? There are seven different zines that you can download from my site or directly link to their homesite, a couple of which I would stack up against any print magazine. Every one of them always welcomes folks who want to contribute an article or two (or three) relevant to their respective themes...

I have, before. And yours do show some of the stuff I'm talking about, I perticularly like the article 'Notes on the Sword (for writers that don't already own one' in last month's Deep Magic. Very Good.

So if I do decide to start an ezine (in colour) who is with me?

Dragon Sword

P.S. At the risk of causing another mass debate, the phrase I was using was 'Does anyone want to?' and not 'Does anyone want too?' or 'Does anyone want two?'