Discussion of "Dead Ends part 2" by conceptionofsociety

I like your writing style, being a fan of more dark humor than anything else. And you seem to have well grounded the events leading up to your introduction to the big problem in the character's life. Hope the final version keeps this going.

Thanks! I really appreciate it! I've always been a fan of dark/black humor and horror films. So in this story I really tried to combine those elements. On the first part someone commented on all the swearing being too much, but I think it really makes the character. Sets him apart.

I'm new here and I've read about 15 of the current stories, so far. I really like the way yours in developing and wanted to comment on the use of swear words. I think the use of them in your story definitely helps define the character. In general, I believe the use of swear words implicit in character development. I also believe that the ***** used to "delete" a word constitutes censorship. If certain readers have a problem with today's language....real world stuff, they should perhaps stick to reading the bible or other religiously approved material. I noticed in this websites Blog (not updated since Nov 07) that there was query by the owners as to what to do about swear words. It seems they elected to ***** them, after all. What a pity.

You can change the profanity filter in your profile.

Thanks, I really do appreciate it! Glad that other people are noticing the development of the character through the swearing. (which was what I was going for) I agree as well, no one is forcing anyone to read my stories. Or anyone else's for that matter. Which is what I find funny about people who complain about profanity or nudity in movies/television. There is a rating for a reason. You go into these things with that knowledge. While, in my case there is no rating... My writing was not meant for everyone. Just as Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, or Edgar Allen Poe aren't for everyone. They are just considered to be great in the mind of many. Not everyone.

I love your style, its got similarities to mine, but with a refreshing twist, like a first person dark comedy. When's part 3 coming?

Shadowman - thanks for the tip, reference the profanity filter.

conceptionofsociety - Cool deal comparing your writing to Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and Poe...lol.
Just kiddin'....I'm looking forward to more chapters of this story.

I wasn't comparing mine to any. lol Just saying their work isn't for everyone. (aka. I can't really stand Shakespeare. It's just a bunch of made up words and phrases)

I partially agree about Shakespeare. Rather than made up words and phrases, though, I would say abstract words and phrases that for a layman (me) mean little to nothing...lol. I like the "keep it simple, stupid" rule. Of course, I wasn't seriously chiding you for comparing yourself to a few old master's, anyway. But, you knew that...