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[cleolinda]

Okay. It was really late last night. I was tired and on a mild, lingering tequila high. I was stressed. I freaked out. (See previous two entries.) And at some point, I got so mad that I actually ceased to care and wasn't even angry any more. It's like I broke the barometer or something. Yeah. Better Living Through Not Giving a Fuck, here I come.

So, #1, I'm going to put up a Hall of Shame entry where people can tip me off to new plagiarism, but we're going to buttonhole all that shit over there. I am going to stop letting it take over the rest of my journal and my life. I mean, the guy with the "masterbation" comment? He'd taken "Troy" down and done what I wanted anyway, but just felt the need to do something childish. So whatever. I don't have to be childish in return.

#2, I am going on a damn vacation. You know where I've traveled in the last three years? I went to Cuba for a week in January 2001. In June, after college graduation, we all went to Dauphin Island for a few days. Since then, we've made a couple of road trips to Auburn. That's it. I haven't been jack anywhere. I've been bottled up housesitting and petsitting and babysitting while other people go on vacations. So. The Lovely Emily and I are looking into a weekend trip to New Orleans, a place I've never been, and by train--I think I got to stand inside a train car on a field trip when I was in first grade or something. That's it. I've got to get out of here, if only for a couple of days. The trip is still in the planning stages, though, so I'll be here a while yet.

As for last night, some good came of my freak-out: #3, I disabled anonymous commenting. I regret having to do that, because people from non-LJ links were coming in, but I have no patience with anonymous flames. You want to say something nasty to me, you can say it with a name attached.

#4, I locked down the comm last night in a fit of pique--only members can read. I would like to say that I've reconsidered this, because I did briefly change my mind, but then I remembered that something publicly posted is considered "published"; something friends-locked is not. So certainly all the future M15Ms will be friends locked, although the administrative and icon posts aren't. If you want to read them, you'll need to make sure that you've joined and not just friended the comm. Even so, I will post an unlocked announcement when the next "Fifteen Minutes" comes out, so you'll see it even if you're having access problems.

If you're having access problems: I'm getting emails to this effect. I joined a closed comm a couple of weeks ago, and it was a few minutes before the locked entries would show up. Try again, and if it doesn't work, log in and out of LJ, and see if that helps.

#5, I had already instated some anti-theft measures--I can't remember who suggested that I sprinkle my copyright notice in white font throughout the text, but it was a great idea, and I've already watermarked all the parodies that way. If nothing else, it may help with the "I had no idea who the author was" problem. (Also, I added "All rights reserved" to the notice, as I had been advised.)

So that's pretty much it for now. If you'll excuse me, I have to go box up some books when I'd rather be flat on my face in an Advil haze.

P.S. Susanne--the bird has landed. Thanks!

ETA: Look what apoplexia on JF made for me! EEEEEEE!!!



ETA 2: If you're having trouble accessing the locked entries, go here for help.

Comments

[fanofall.livejournal.com]

Being famous and adored quite obviously sucks.

I'm so sorry for you, that you have to go through this. But but but we all are looking out for you.

*hugs*

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Being famous and adored quite obviously sucks.

Well, you know, when you put it that way...

Eh. It's the internet. If you can't stand the heat, etc. I'm just going through a period of adjustment. And thanks. *hug*

[theatre-angel.livejournal.com]

Eeeck.

Feel better, babe. ::hugs::

Dear lord, your new icon amuses me far too much.

[derryderrydown.livejournal.com]

Just as I develop a teeny little green tinge in my eyes regarding your book deal, I realise all the crap that comes with it. *hugs* It's a shame that so many people are prize wankers.

[troubleinchina.livejournal.com]

*hug*

Good luck with all of this, and have a good vacation. Drink many things and look at pretty eye candy of whatever variety you enjoy.

[hobbitomm.livejournal.com]

Can I put my Me too! <\aol> in in regard to the Plagarism thing? It's a stupid crime at the best of times, and this particular example was utterly inept.

Anyway, on the subject of cool icons, I _love_ yours, troubleinchina. Might I use it, or is that not possible?

[ex-krazycat651.livejournal.com]

hah! that icon is awesome!

[madusa.livejournal.com]

LOLLLL!Brilliant icon! Hope you have a lovely trip and come back rested and refreshed!

peace be :)

[miyabiarashi.livejournal.com]

Such a pretty icon!

[jai-eu-froid.livejournal.com]

that is good, you sound like you need a vacation

have lots of fun

and the copyright idea rocks hardcore

[shanisasha.livejournal.com]

I hope this makes things a little better for you.

Immature little twerps suck.

[nymphy.livejournal.com]

Oooh! Have fun in New Orleans. Walk down Canal St. And go to The Aquarium of the Americas! Also, go to the DuMonde Cafe and try their beignettes. ^____^

(sorry, i'm born and raised in Louisiana, so yeah... have fun!)

[hostile17girl.livejournal.com]

You're going to New Orleans?? I hope you have lots and lots of fun! I've never been there and I really want to go.

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

It sounds like a vacation is just what you need. It's been a pretty intense few weeks!

I hope you can organise something really soon and really relax.

[noblerot.livejournal.com]

Apoplexia is an icon goddess.

Wah. I want to go to Cuba and buy Che tchotchkes.

[iremos.livejournal.com]

*giggles* The icon is so you! I admire your spunk. :)

[cellardoor28.livejournal.com]

yay you got it! that was much quicker than i thought it would be - i only posted it on monday! just let me know if they both worked.

oh, and MEH at plagiarists. they suck monkey balls.

[suitcasegnome.livejournal.com]

Methinks you DESERVE a vacation, dahling! Hope you get some rest very soon, because you'll be quite busy when you're on the bestseller list. ;)

[claire-redfield.livejournal.com]

I *love* your username.

[claire-redfield.livejournal.com]

Hah, you know where I've been in the last three years?

No where. Never have travelled in my life, and I'm 20. Never ever have gone on "vacation". So silence! *giggles*

As for the plagiarism thing (forgive me if my spelling is shitty)... good luck! And I mean that!

[modpixie.livejournal.com]

oooh, n'awlins! how decadent! enjoy some absinthe for me, mam'selle. :)

[tania.livejournal.com]

People see a tall poppy and they just want to cut it down. :P Try to remember that for every JERK out there who tries to make your life miserable, there's a hundred people who think you're awesome. <:) BTW, that sprinkling the copyright notice in white through the text - that's a really cool idea. Must remember that one...

[megathy27.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to tell you that I friended you and... yeah. Good luck with all that *points at post*

[lissybrand.livejournal.com]

Thats a really cool icon!! And have a brilliant time on your vacation - you deserve one!! And I hope you have heaps of fun!!

NOLA bound

[theredpanther.livejournal.com]

Really? Are you really coming to New Orleans???? You have a few fans down this way -- if I/we can be of any assistance, please feel free to ask.
It's a beautiful city, and lots of fun. You'll have a great time.
But seriously, if you need suggestions, etc., ask away.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

With any luck, the Hall of Shame idea will take some of the responsibility of dealing with plagiarists away from you and hand it over to your faithful minions and ninjas.

Have a lovely holiday. If anyone deserves it, it's you. And don't worry - we'll take care of the STEELRS while you're away. ;)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm not going anywhere yet--the trip is still in the planning stages. :)

Um...do I sound like a total N00B with this dumbass questions?

[shirade.livejournal.com]

Yea, I really like (love, SQUEE) your Movies in Fifteen Minutes, and I would hate to not be able to read them anymore! (cries with the horror) So, how do I join the comm?

Like I said, I'm new....thanks for being so great. Have fun in N'awrlins!

Re: Um...do I sound like a total N00B with this dumbass questions?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Go here: http://www.livejournal.com/community/join.bml?comm=m15m

The "join" link is also on the user info of the comm. Give it a few minutes; it may take a bit for your membership to kick in.

Okay...

[elbiesee.livejournal.com]

So... after days of posting as "anonymous Lori", I finally get the work ethic to get my own damn LiveJournal. (And, um, I friended you... seeing as you're kind of my Big Sister in a soroity kind of way... and the reason why I'm here in the first place...)

Hate the plagarist - am ignoring him. Let him indulge in his own poorly spelled mobiletext masturbation. (Hey, alliteration - and it's spelled correctly!)

Lurve the icon. Fembots rock!

Now, if you'll excuse me, this newbie has to go through initiation, and I think I heard a goat bleating. (Help...)

Re: Okay...

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hey, welcome to the club, so to speak. Let me know if there's anything you're having trouble with. :)