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Subject: No more MSTs on FF.Net?


Author:
The Potato Salad
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Date Posted: 18:16:59 04/06/02 Sat

According to the front page, yes it's true. Read on:

"As of today, the following two types of entries will no longer be allowed in any section due to persistent abuse:

Lists : types of writing void of plot and is as the name implies, just listings. ex: Top 10.., Reasons why....
MSTs: types of writing where another story is copied word for word from another author with comments inserted between the original text.

Existing lists in the misc > lists category and existing MSTs will be removed starting April 21st."

If this is the case, then I may be in a bit of trouble because Episode 111 of "Ask Sonic" is in fact a MST. So, what should I do? Well, if by April 20 FF.Net decides to continue with its plan, I will remove Episode 111 from FF.Net and place it in .txt format on this site, with a link. I'll also make note of this change in Episode 120, which should be out soon.

In a way, I understand. Lists and MSTs are generally abused in some cases on FF.Net. And some aren't even funny or whatever. Nonetheless, this does screw everything up.

If you have a problem with this, take it up with FF.Net. I'm not encouraging you to do it on my behalf, however. I will comply with the site's wishes.

Laters!
The Potato Salad.

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