fifth. text (backdated to the 10th).

[torrefied]

[Shortly after it becomes apparent that the newest crop of arrivals has started trickling in, Mello sends the following network-wide message:]

Those of you who have just arrived would do well to read this. (Attachment: README.txt)

Those of you who aren't new will no doubt have commentary to add, since it's typically known that those who are unable to do things themselves tend to have no trouble criticizing those who can and do.

[Mello's not bitter. YOU'RE bitter.]

Comments

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[ushahin]

It seems to cover everything, but the ending is a bit...resigned in tone.

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[torrefied]

I wasn't actually aiming to establish a writer's workshop.

[ushahin]

Telling new people who are lost and confused using this particular sets of words gives off a hopeless impression. While that may be true, it is hardly something to encourage.

[torrefied]

I'm not a fan of sugarcoating the truth, and people here don't need to have their hands held. What they need is to land on their feet and be aware of just how dangerous this place is. Hope isn't going to help.

[ushahin]

Hope always helps. Cynicism doesn't, young one.

[torrefied]

You say cynical; I say pragmatic.

[ushahin]

Then we shall have to agree to disagree. So you will not be changing it then?

[torrefied]

Signs point to no. Not unless I get extremely bored. Repetition doesn't typically interest me.

[ushahin]

Considering how days in this place go, I don't doubt that boredom won't afflict you for quite some time.

[torrefied]

It hasn't been a problem so far.

[Frustration, yes. Boredom, not so much.]