Yasmina2005

Unauthorized Translations

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 11:19 AM

I'm shaking with rage right now!

I always knew that Russian Twilight-related sites and forums are kinda lame and avoided them. But today I registered at one of them. I started looking through fanfic translations and guess what I've found? An unauthorized translation of Wide Awake. The rules of that forum clearly state that a translator must get the author's permission for the translation. When posting your translation, at the head of the post you should write smth like: Permission of the author: Gotten. But at the head of that Wide Awake translation was the following message: "The author was informed about the translation twice. We haven't got an answer. So we are not to blame and we are not going to delete anything". They are quite aware of the fact that AG posted a following note on her FFn profile: "!! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SENDING PM !! I do not wish to have Wide Awake or any other story translated. I sincerely thank those who offer for wanting to take the time to do it, but I truthfully am not comfortable having it translated into something I can't read and verify on my own. Now, I can't STOP you from translating it. I just politely ask that you don't. Take it or leave it."

I started asking moderators questions, none of them was answered. First they asked me if I was Angstgoddess's representative. Then they told me it was not my business and called me a troll.

People! WTF is with world???

Edit: and the translation itself was a steaming pile. js

Ms.Liberty

Jezebel/IO9 article

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:57 AM

Anyone else see this?  I thought it was a pretty good article.   jezebel.com/5516545/why-the-twilight-hate-has-gotten-boring

Take that negative fanboys!  You don't have exclusive rights to fantasy and franchises any longer!

What are your thoughts?? 

(This is my first campfire, btw, and I'm inexplicably nervous!!)

 

AmelieGee

Banner Blues

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM

 So, I want to make my own banners.

Easier said than done, right?

I've been asking around, and - though this is in no way a request to put out any of the GREAT BANNER MAKERS of the Twilight fandom - no one's been really eager to point me the way towards any tutorials, be it for Photoshop, or GIMP, or Pixlr.

Anyone wanna help?

glasscannon

Angst and the Black Balloon

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM

Voting closes Friday for the contest that asked you for hardcore angsty one-shots!  If you love angst,  you really do have to check it out, here.  The judges picked their top 20, but you guys get to pick the best of the best angst!  So go and vote!

My one-shot Passing Afternoon made the top 20, as did our own Feisty Y Beden's Satellite.  (ETA: Also ericastwilight's From Within These Walls!)  Did any other campers enter this contest?  Come say hi and let us know who you are!  

I really encourage everyone to go read and vote!  And while we're on the topic, tell me your all time favorite angst fic, one-shot or otherwise.  When you really want the heartfail, when you want to feel the knife twist, where do you go?  Personally, I re-read Someone Else's Memoirs any chance I get, but tell me about yours!

imdonewiththatnow

Exclusive from Lainey

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Twilight unfinished

Exclusive

Twilight Eclipse opens in June. But the film isn’t ready yet.

Multiple sources have confirmed to me that some key scenes need to be reshot including footage between “Bella” and “Edward” in the meadow and a few fight sequences. They’ve been waiting for weeks to confirm dates but have had to work around Robert Pattinson’s schedule. Originally they needed 7 days but now, due to his other commitments, it’s been proposed that they work for 3 days with the crew putting in 18 hours each day. This should happen in Vancouver in the new few weeks.

What’s more interesting is WHO would actually direct the reshoot.
David Slade is the director for Eclipse. But I’m told that apparently David Slade’s relationship with Summit has been... not great. Creative differences. At one point things had supposedly deteriorated to the point that they were actually considering hiring someone else to reshoot in Vancouver. Some of the names tossed around? Chris Weitz and Catherine Hardwicke. Hardwicke is in Vancouver working on another new film to go in the summer. They’re looking at delaying that project and Hardwicke has been spotted undercover checking out studio and location space for the Eclipse reshoot.

Having said that, Slade and Summit are now communicating on better terms. And there is still a good possibility he could come back to Vancouver to complete his film. As of Monday, no final decision about a director had been made. Will keep you posted.

 

wtvoc

it's that time again

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 9:17 AM

it's that time again

are you curious about the forest?

 we've become aware of the large number of new campers to the site lately.  welcome new and old broads!

so, i'd like to take this opportunity to remind/inform y'all of a few things.

  • those 9 flashy-flashy icons up top?  those are your rangers (moderators).  if you click on one of their icons, you can message one with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions.  or just to tell them how amazing/sucky they are, idk
  • the forest is a place to discuss anything twilight-related.  we don't censor you unless you turn mean.  that is to say- personal.
  • every month, we invite authors that get voted on by the rangers to become forest VIPs.  if you have suggestions for who you'd like to see with their own VIP cabin, page a ranger.  or leave a comment here!
  • if you want to post something not-twilight-related (say... "what are your favorite beauty products?" or "what real life books do you read?"), please ask permission from a ranger first.  if you're unsure... page a ranger.  i'm almost always around, js.  and i always respond via twitter.
  • the forest has special posts on dedicated days of the week: a post to rec/pimp your own fic on tuesdays (tuesdays, right?  omg i forget), and friday is free-for-all in which you may post whatever the eff you want.

k, i think that covers it.  please, if you have any other questions, suggestions, complaints, etc... post them in here.  either me or one of the other rangers will answer all queries.  or you can private message one of us.

if you have nothing, then i urge you to use this post to come in and introduce yourself, say hello to the rangers, meet some campers, and get suggestions for an icon.  i will give you david boreanaz icons, fair warning

oh, and if you have techie ?s (how do i upload an image/post a picture/resize my icon, etc)

have a good day, dollfaces!

for everyone's time:

 

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DELETED USER

I'd like to be your Friend.

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 8:59 AM

Did you miss the friending( Is that a word?) post? I did. I got there too late. If you did, please put your twitter account below. I'm @yuliangel. Thank you!!

For your time.

Chrystelle Belle

How Twilight should have ended

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 6:17 AM

My husband sent me this.  ah, good laugh before work!

 

hmonster4

Lettuce Question...

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 5:46 AM

The dark canon q got me to thinking...

Since you read twilight (and time has passed), has your perspective on the characters changed?

I remember finishing Eclipse and literally being depressed.  MeSeriously.  I can remember going out ot ply golf with MrH after consuming the 3 books in 3-4 days, and being almost sick to my stomach and totally hung up on the concept of Edward Cullen as Byronic Hero.

But time passed, and my perspective evolved.  As I read more, I found myself finding Edward less and less appealing.  I am not Bella-like in personality at all (if I had to compare to anyone, I'd be Kate) - and I would probably have sent him to Italy myself along with Rose (so I could have Em).

So - the point of my long ramble - has your perspective changed from the first read of the book? Did you go thru 'the funk' as I called it? And does your heart still belong to Edward (be quiet Jandco - we know your answer :) or has it changed?

Tell me tell me tell me...

LJ Summers

WHAT IF...?

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 4:40 AM

I was just checking out some pics and something kind of hit me.

What if Robert Pattinson had been cast as Mike Newton?  Now hang on, just stretch your mind and think on it.  (Don't go with the  whole "but he has to be baby-faced," etc...  Angela was supposed to be six feet tall and nerdy, too, and the actress who plays her is petite. AND gorgeous! lol)  And let's say he is an incredible actor and did a great job with the role to the point that wow...we totally believed in him as Mike.

How would that work for you?  Do you think there would be a slew of fanfics wherein Bella winds up with Mike?

What if, say, Chace Crawford (just bringing him up because I saw him on a website in reference to a Footloose remake) was Edward Cullen instead?

What if Anna Kendrick had landed the Bella role?  And so on...

I'm just wondering about the effects on the fandom, more than the movies. LOL  And I am in NO WAY casting aspersions on any of the actors involved. I was just thinking, well, marketing and image, really.

Thoughts?

cris4

fanfics

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 4:20 AM

Hey everyone-

First time posting and I was hoping for some fanfic recs. I'm looking for some stories that are all AH, that involve Bella and Edward but they are married. I've read a few like this and have found I like the idea of a more adult Balla & Edward as opposed to the high school scenarios. Love Angsty fics with a little humor!

 

If anyone has any recommendations that would be GREAT!

Love this website! Thanks again!

BellaScotia

Newbie

Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 12:13 AM

HI

I don't know if i'm doing the right thing here. I just signed up today but I am not making a very good job of finding my way around the site. Is there a help forum for newbies like me?

I would like to post a couple of stories that I had completed on FF (this site was recommended by someone).

Can I do this? And if so how do I do it?

 

Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong place, but I guess I need someone to guide me.

 

Thanks.

jennyfly

CRUSH

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 10:36 PM

OKAY

At Forks High, Jessica clearly has a crush on Mike, and Angela seems to crush on Eric in the movie but Ben in the books. And Ben clearly likes Angela, and I'm pretty sure that before Bella moved to town, Mike crushed on Jessica....

And then Bella moved in & stole the attention.

Personally, I think it's a miracle that Jessica and Angela befriended Bella instead of CRUSHING her. I mean let's face it. High school girls are kinda mean to each other...


... or was that just MY experience?

Confession: I recently came across a highschool crush's Facebook page ENTIRELY BY ACCIDENT, and he's the polar opposite of me in every way. MY HOW THEY CHANGE.

Back then, I thought he was untouchably cool. If I met him today, I'd shrink him with verbal expression of my scathing disgust.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CRUSH(ES)

octoberland

Shamelessly Pimping An Author

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 9:56 PM

 My beta Aleeab4u www.fanfiction.net/u/1842465/ is in need of some SERIOUS love right now.  She is feeling very discouraged about her writing to the point of considering abandoning it.  She is NOT doing this for attention.  I know her and she isn't like that at all.  I would really appreciate it if those of you who are familiar with her work and like it went and told her so.  And if you aren't familiar with her work please check it out and if you like it tell her.  If she really does quit our fandom I personally think it would be a great loss for us.

Her most popular story is:

www.fanfiction.net/s/4978545/1/Falling_Beyond_Redemption

A plan to keep Edward & Bella apart ends in unthinkable violence leaving Bella & Charlie battling for their lives and Edward for his soul. When the fallout threatens to destroy not only them but the Pack as well, an unlikely Shaman may be their only hope.

barelybreathing

Dark Canon

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Not a pretty post. Let's discuss the dark side of canon.

Esme-Not exactly stable. Many people feel she is bordering on hysteria. "I love everyone!" "Decorate!" And let's not forget that she threw herself over a cliff.

Carlisle-Dr Frankenstein? Is he creating monsters in his image everywhere? Cult members?

Edward-(please don't kill me) Is he a sociopath? a murderer? maybe just a manipulative OCD stalker?

The Pack-imprinting? that's a whole other topic but WTF?

We all know Alice's past.

I want to discuss this in an intelligent way. Are you offended by the fluff disguising the emotional issues?

 

prlgirl

Rob PDS

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 7:46 PM

So I'm trying to explain to one of my male friends today that Rob just has the most ridiculous Panty Dropping Smile. My friend said he needs to work on getting one of those. Can you please help him (and well, lets be honest me) by posting your thoughts on Rob's best PDS? I'm thinking some lip biting, eyebrow arched, hair tugging is involved but am totally open to your postings! Thank you!!!

And of course a starting point...

      

wtvoc

it's tuesday night

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM

this is a lost/glee/whatever else is on tonight discussion post

 

 

get in here and defend your favorite tuesday show using pictures, gifs, youtube vids, iambic pentameter, haiku, or whatever else you've got at your disposal

and if you're spoiling tonight's episode, please warn us at the toppa yer post

by the way, (lost > glee)^∞

but this dude's pretty hot, negl

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WouldYouLookAtThat

GIMME GIMME

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 5:34 PM

I HAVE A REQUEST FOR ROSEWARD. MORE SPECIFIC THAN THAT, PRE-TWILIGHT AU ROSEWARD.

But... but are there are AUs that actually end up as Roseward? I don't want it to be canon, you see. Twilight (and therefore Bella Swan) must never be. Are there any such fics where vamp Edward and Rosalie stay together at the end? I don't care, there can be a Bella thrown in there, I just want the ending to be a vampiric Roseward.

emibella

Emmett Contest!!

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 4:44 PM

 I am thrilled that there is a NEW contest devoted to the Cullen who really needs to get more POSITIVE attention!

You can click on the banner for all of the information. Our own fabulous VIP Author and fellow Emmett lover, HMonster (check out her new Emmett fic, Lillies..soooo good) is one of the judges of this bad-boy, so I can't wait to see what kind of great fic comes out of it. 

and OMG, I love that the site mentions ROCKETSCIENTISTmett...I've never had a named character before!!!

So please check it out and get writing. Don't be shy, one shot contests are a great way to get your feet wet writing. So if you are a newbie why not give it a shot!

To keep the Emmett love going, I would like you to post a picture of how YOU picture Emmett. It can be from Canon or from a fic. Come on, make Emibella happy :)

Chrystelle Belle

The AwkWard winners

Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 4:23 PM

I asked yesterday where to find the one-shots I keep hearing people talk about, and angstgoddess pointed me to TLYDF.  I've spent a good part of the day reading the latest winners and omg, I laughed so hard at this one:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5823000/1/Strapped  by queenofpancakes7

It's a 2 chapter short story that put me in tears.

 

I haven't finished reading them all but I really liked this one too:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5823628/1/Cinnamon_Bread_and_Awkward_Head by VampiresHaveLaws

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