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Dear iTunes,

If you tell me the new Zero 7 single is available to buy, and then inform me that I can only buy it through the UK iTunes, and then do not permit me to buy it because I do not have a UK IP, nor am I currently on UK soil, this is going to piss me off.

Way to lose a sale, fucktards.

No love,
Me

p.s. Don't even get me started on the whole, Acoustic Kubb for sale, but not for me thing, bitches.

p.p.s In conclusion: Suck my proverbial cock

Someone wanted me to write George/Ari and -- I don't think I can. They don't have that sort of relationship. They're clearly crazy about each other to the point of violence, but like sex? I can't see it. Really. Despite Ari's preoccupation with George's dick and Matt Damon, yeah, he's pretty straight. George did kiss Ari once just to see what would happen, and Ari was so shocked he lost the ability to talk for a whole hour.

I'd reserved this space to write a recommendation of

synecdochic's Freedom's Just Another Word For Nothing Left To Lose, but upon further thought I realise that that's just not going to do it justice. If you were going to read it as a SGA fan then by now you've already ready it, because it's been more recommended than Viagra. If you weren't going to read it because you're not an SGA fan then nothing I can say will change your mind.

However, I will repeat what I said to

serialkarma after I finished my initial reading and that's this,"...it's just so beautiful and so true, I'm kind of shocked, and it makes my heart hurt. I've always wanted to write something that hit people so deeply, and I know it won't happen, but this is just gorgeous and I just, you know, wow. AHHHH! Feeling things really deeply always tends to leave me feeling like I just had layer of skin scraped off."

You should know that, originally, I wasn't going to read it either. I mean it's everywhere, nothing could possibly warrant that much attention. I wasn't crazy about the central character, and although I think the fandom writers are stupendously talented, I don't really like the programme either. In short, I had every frakking reason to pass it by, but I'm so thankful that I caved.

So, you know, if you've been waffling, give it a try. If you're just looking for something stunning and real to read, then try it for that reason too. It's not a fan story or a fandom story, it's not some pretentious philosophical idea wrapped up in sheep's clothing, it's just a story about life and getting through it.

IMO, that's what makes it so beautiful.

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Don't defile my LJ with that shit. *sprays disinfectant*

That story? Fucking BROKE me when I beta'd it. SRSLY. I wasn't snot-nosed, but my throat was definitely all scratchy and swollen.

...and iTunes pulls 'Hey Mama.' Because I NEED to be more emotional right now.

two words: HARRY DRACO.

the line to step off starts to the left.

I am being cryptic because it would be a helluva irony if I talked about shit and you banned me from your journal, you crazy-ass bitch

PADDY PADDY PADDY!

Lookit his wee sad face!! How can you not love that face?!?!

Aww. You and Ari take such good care of me. *zooooms away before you try to take it back*

Hrmm. I'd decided not to pimp the story to non-SGA people because I felt like there was a lot of subtle stuff in there that referenced the show and I wasn't sure it would have the same emotional impact for anyone without some knowledge of the show. I'm particularly thinking of the upper level courses Rodney taught and the vague references to Sheppard. Those were some of the things that hit me the hardest when I read the story and I can't see how the significance of those things can translate for someone who doesn't know the show. I can definitely see how non-SGA folks could appreciate it as a fabulous piece of writing, but I think they'd be missing out on a lot of nuances.

I think the story speaks for itself. I'm sure being more involved in the fandom helps with the details, but I don't think its required. I think that's the hallmark of a truly special story that the story itself transcends needing lots of prior knowledge, and who knows how many people may be converted to the fandom simply because they read this and said, oh. I see it as adding something additional to something that's already great. Like chocolate on Oreos or something.

Aw, George. Your love warms the cockles of my black heart. Is that shit fixed yet or what?

Pop fandom. Or whatever it's called.

yes, and another thing, how does one get invested as a "pundit"? I'm thinking of a career change.

I WAS NOT IN THE FANDOM G-D YOU! I WROTE ABOUT MARSHALL AND HE HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TO HAVE SEX WITH!

AND I would like to point out that you are *still* famous as a SB BNF. So suck it.

yeah, I obviously meant SMALLVILLE.

I don't even know what SB is. Also, you so did! You wrote Lance and Marshall! Don't even fake!

how does one get invested as a "pundit"?

You have to wear a suit. And live in Washington D.C. And suck political dick at least three times a month.

I saw that you betad it! I was all, she betas? Hmmm. I have to remember that for future reference ;)

May I just point out that you two's defaults are aesthetically complementary? Cutesy ass bitches.

will my tux work? I think this is all workable.

DO I BETA? Is the Pope Catholic? I'm like the goddamned beta fairy. That week alone, I worked five stories, including that damned heart-mashing novella. Sheeit.

But, for serious? I didn't so much until a CERTAIN crazy ass bitch was like BETA THIS H0R! I was like BUT! I! UM! FIX THIS, THIS, AND THIS; THIS MAKES NO SENSE; WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED HERE; AND I REALLY LIKE THE FLOW YOU'VE GOT HERE? and she was like ...YOU ARE SO PWNED! and I was like FACK!

*snickers on the sidelines*

Yeah, you gotta watch out for that.

See, nobody warned me of that shit before she fucking blindsided me. I went from lurking to being in the fucking middle of shit in a week. She's like a cracked out, evil Yoda or some shit.

You don't know yet, but you will, oh yes. *rubs hands together gleefully*

[eyes you warily]

What are you up to, dammit?

iTunes pulls Golddigger

I'm back with proof that George's Oscar date -- one Bryan Lourd -- did indeed leave Carrie Fisher for a man. Although I did say they'd been married, and they weren't -- he's just her babydaddy. (The link is to an interview for Dennis Hensley's website, and have you read Misadventures in the (213)? Because you kind of need to.)

Also, this?

It's not a fan story or a fandom story, it's not some pretentious philosophical idea wrapped up in sheep's clothing, it's just a story about life and getting through it.

Spot-on. I tend to avoid the darker stories in this fandom, because I really don't like to be sad, even when the reason is so very well-written. Also, I don't have time to get all emo about fic these days; I need to stay shallow for my own well-being.

I had a point, I think. Ah, yes, here it is: That story was incredible.

George did kiss Ari once just to see what would happen, and Ari was so shocked he lost the ability to talk for a whole hour.

I imagine that was duly filed away for reference. Ari doesn't seem like someone that there are a whole lot of ways to shut up. :D

The itunes thing is fucked up. That sort of thing happened to me once. I tried to buy a song from real player and they charged me $.99 for it, but I couldn't play it anywhere but in the real player player. Some companies are f-ed up.

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