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Huh?
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<looks at the number of quotes in DB2's response>
Danny, is that you fucking around? 
| Quote: | | A for Am i the only one who thinks this book is going to be immature shit? |
Immature? But of course; you're talking about the guy who wrote a two-part article about how children's drawings suck. Shit? Not at all. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:00 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | On this basis I have said I assume that the book looses its comedic effect. |
But to clarify, you do admit you're making assuming?
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IllEagle
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:25 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | So, you think being at the top of the most shittiest list of books I have ever seen, is a success? |
That made me laugh pretty good. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| Huh? wrote: | | Quote: | | A for Am i the only one who thinks this book is going to be immature shit? |
Immature? But of course; you're talking about the guy who wrote a two-part article about how children's drawings suck. Shit? Not at all. |
All's I have to say here is that if you read the NY Times article in the Maddox section, just look at the other authors that Maddox is being compared to: Tucker Max and Ronald Hamburger, a guy who writes about drunken escapades and another who pretends to be the world's top athority on ninjas.
Like Huh? said, it's gonna be immature male humor, or at least it should be. In the past, Maddox has written about blowing up the moon, eating his neighbor's annoying kids, nuking the whales, and the size of his balls, and those are some of the rants that most people seem to like the best.
Besides, what's wrong with a little immature humor? As long as it makes me laugh, I could care less what it's about.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:32 am Post subject: |
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On this basis I have said I assume that the book looses its comedic effect.
| Quote: | | But to clarify, you do admit you're making assuming? |
Eh, yes? Well I wrote that I assume so i am assuming. I assume you assume that I was assuming so let me assume that this... Indeed. And no I am not Danny. I am DemonBuster but I lost my password and the email adress given is for porn or something, and i dont have the that password either so.... no.
Sorry for dopuble posting but i just want to clarify another thing. I guess my definition of immature is something else. I don't know the oxford definition or anything but in my book immature is something without any artistic/informational merit. A *normal* twelve year old is not able to make people laugh about inane things, which makes it immature and worthless. Yet, Maddox makes something out of inane stuff and makes it worthwhile. When i say immature i mean worthless, and in this example, not funny. Of course I enjoy his articles, and his style of humor. But if you give me the example with blowing up the moon, i thought that was immature and not funny. |
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Jesus Christ
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Dude, that was an awesome article.
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Mallory Knox
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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I am lucky enough to live directly in the middle between Milwaukee and Chicago (you would be correct in assuming I live in a big ghetto and that in any other situation I'm obviously not that lucky) but I believe there is a fairly good chance he'll be heading my way. I voted for Milwaukee.
On another subject:
I'm not stepping in the ring here but I would like to point out (in regards to some postings above) that I don't believe Maddox is selling out or being inconsistant with his stance on advertising within his website by mentioning AoM on TBPITU.
It's his book. He wrote it. Why would anyone criticize him for putting it up on his website? He should absolutely be advertising the hell out ot AoM on his site in any fashion he desires.
I'm also a little irritated that some people would make assumptions about the material in the book when they haven't actually read anything FROM the book.
The idea that the book is "immature" is a relative one. Obviously some of us find this type of humor intriguing or we wouldn't keep coming back for more. Simply put, I guess (in the minds of those that label this type of material "immature") that immature = funny and you can call it what you will but don't try and smear the integrity of the book with a label gun.
I believe that Maddox is brilliant in his understanding and deliverance of humor on many different levels and you either get it or you don't. If you don't than you are lucky enough to have the ability to stop viewing his website and not purchasing his book. For those of us that do get it the book will be a gold mine of funny.
I can't wait for the book to arrive and I'm interested in seeing the opinions AFTER people have actually read it.
When I preordered I also purchased Tucker Max's book. Has anyone else read it (I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell) and how do you think it will compare to AoM? I know the material is completely different; I'm just asking for a comparison in terms of the laugh factor.
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| Quote: | | It's his book. He wrote it. Why would anyone criticize him for putting it up on his website? |
He has been bragging about the lack of advertising for a long time and the fact that he doesn't make a cent of his website. But through the advertising of the book through his site he is actually making money (I know it hasn't been released yet, i'm talking about investment here). And just because something is free, doesn't mean a person is not allowed to criticise something. Rape is free you know, so next time you're in the hood between Milwaukee and Chicago, don't bitch. And even if I agreed to your thesis, his book is not for free.
| Quote: | | Simply put, I guess (in the minds of those that label this type of material "immature") that immature = funny and you can call it what you will but don't try and smear the integrity of the book with a label gun. |
This really made me laugh. Seriously, when have i tried to "smear" the book with a label gun? I have made valid points (at least for me) and have put them up for discussion, and this is what a forum is for. I do not see what the big deal is. Some people here seem to lack understanding of critical thinking. I have never said I hate Maddox or something else in that line, I am, of course, a fan too, or else I wouldn't be here. I have put a lot of consideration in my sentences and tried to be critical and non-offensive, but some people seem to always get the wrong end of the stick.
| Quote: | | For those of us that do get it the book will be a gold mine of funny. |
First you accuse me of labeling the book because I have not read it, and now you do the same thing, even though you have not read it. Not only that, but you're not backing it up. I assume (yes i assume) you think its going to be funny because Maddox wrote it, or do you find the concept of manliness intriguing? |
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Why do people always come around spouting the most boring statements based mostly on technicalities and semantics? Imagine if our government was run that way.
Oh wait, it already is. My bad. Please, continue.
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| Guest wrote: | | He has been bragging about the lack of advertising for a long time and the fact that he doesn't make a cent of his website. |
Whoop-dee diddly fuck. Am I the only one who wouldn't even care if Maddox put ads on his site? As long as no content was effected I would be fine with it, for it even, if he's making money he'll have more incentive to update.
For me it's his funny first and his philosophy in a distant second.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Well Zoghade, it seems not only I but also your members have these type of..... hmm, "boring" qualities.... But you dont have to believe me since i'm just assuming.
And if i write a blatant statement, everyone bitches about this one word, so i tried securing my posts from this sort of thing, but to no avail, since they bitch anyway. Should have known, silly me. I'm sorry if you find my posts boring, I tried my best to keep it from slumping into fact-o-rama.
For me his philosophy is more important. I like his articles because he writes the about themes, which were always pissing me off, but for which I didn't have the right words to express them. But like I have pointed out earlier, i don't care either if he does advertise, but I can understand why people might have a problem with this. |
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Mallory Knox
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| Quote: | He has been bragging about the lack of advertising for a long time and the fact that he doesn't make a cent of his website. But through the advertising of the book through his site he is actually making money
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Yes, asshole. He is in fact making money. FROM THE BOOK and not the website. I don't recall Maddox ever stating that he was writing the book for free.
I feel comfortable stating that my reply to your post was non combative and yet I get the distinct feeling that you're sitting in a dark corner sucking your thumb and crying...
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| Quote: | | Yes, asshole. He is in fact making money. FROM THE BOOK and not the website. I don't recall Maddox ever stating that he was writing the book for free. |
Read again asshole. I'm tired of pointing out obvious shit to people.
[quote]I feel comfortable stating that my reply to your post was non combative and yet I get the distinct feeling that you're sitting in a dark corner sucking your thumb and crying...
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Suit yourself. |
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Mallory Knox
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| Quote: | | Read again asshole. I'm tired of pointing out obvious shit to people. |
Wow.
If there is in fact a point that you are trying to make then I guess you're going to have to because I'm still just not seeing the "obvious shit" you are tired of pointing out.
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Lord Raidis
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Seriously... what's the big fucking hang-up with people calling Maddox a sellout just because the guy is trying to make a buck at something he's good at? He's a fucking writer, that's what writers do... write, so they can make money and support themselves. I believe the concept is called: WORKING the last time I checked. And by working, people can make a LIVING so they can eat and, oh, I don't know, possibly pay the rent... maybe???
How fucking dare him... |
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I just don't bother arguing with these kind of people anymore. Most of the time, they'll just keep on bitching about how maddox has "sold out" even if you rail them on every point they make. It gets old after a while, and in the end, we all know most of their problem comes from having to actually pay for something. It's amazing how badly the term "sellout" has degraded, from a person who compromises their beliefs for money to simply someone who makes money for not sucking at something and wanting compensation for the effort.
I'm also pretty sure that a lot of the reason this book got written in the first place was because every time maddox wanted to do some more professional work, his only credentials of running a website held him back. And it doesn't help when radio talk shows and the like blatantly plagiarize his material.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Also, for anyone who cares, Thilo reposted that comment he made about MAddox and AoM. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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Where?
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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| On his site. Top article, the hate mail. |
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http://www.ninjapirate.com/hatemail/ripoff1.html
| Quote: | Maddox. What a goon. "Hey everyone, look at my book sales, look at my book sales. I'm in first place! Buy my book, buy my book!" What a cocky, uncool bitch. People go to his site to be entertained, not to be impressed by his Amazon.com charts. The only way I could rip off Maddox would be to suck the internet dry for every gram of esteem it's brought me as my die-hard fans cling to the days before I cashed in my chips for a book deal.
I know he used to be a funny guy, but with his steady pace of three half-assed updates per year, it's hard to get a judgement of his humor. I don't know how any sane person could accuse me of ripping him off. The only thing me and The Best Page in the Universe have is that we were both neglected by our owners. |
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