moddish things, questions

[verdeckt]

Apparently I am Albus Dumbledore; this probably should serve as some kind of warning, but I am mostly very amused.

I haven't heard back from eleven people about deeply_horrible since they signed up for the fest or asked for an extension in October, which I am told is perfectly normal, but makes me wonder whether my e-mails are landing in spam folders or not

Comments

[iulia_linnea]

I'd set a deadline for submissions, inform your participants about it, and then proceed with whatever entries arrive by deadline. It's perfectly reasonable for you to expect entries in a timely manner.

[verdeckt]

Dearest! I overslept, or rather, according to H, "could not be woken" -- not sleeping all week for finals made its mark -- and completely missed you. Let me know your plans for this week?

There was/is a deadline, but I think perhaps my e-mails have been overlooked and that I should go onto the comm with an announcement, because this is becoming ridiculous.

More soon. <3

[vhizen]

Dear Dumbledore, if any of the silent people is new to Lj and Russian, maybe they didn't understand. Then tell me privately, I'll help.

It's sad when people don't comment, especially on fics. I say so, because it hurts to see that a picture gets more comments usually, just because it takes less effort and time from the passing-by. It's unfair. However, comments can come later, simply because it takes some time to be read. I'm personally trying to catch up but yes, time is perpetually an issue.

Don't feel responsible for everything, here. First, there have been many entries and still more to come - it's a great result. Second, the people who participate know that feedback is precious and rather rare by nature. Think that the quality of the received comments is often more cherished than their quantity (at least that is the way I think myself). Third, this challenge is a great one with excellent entries and it's an achievement that makes me grateful, and happy - so to say : it's all okay and thank you, again and again. :)

[verdeckt]

My dear, fear not, the silent ones are not in that boat: in fact, on the contrary, the Russians have been most timely and communicative. Many thanks for the offer, though! I appreciate it.

It's sad when people don't comment, especially on fics. I say so, because it hurts to see that a picture gets more comments usually, just because it takes less effort and time from the passing-by. It's unfair.We were very lucky to receive absolutely jaw-dropping and spectacular pieces of art, so I understand and am most gratified by the attention the fest art has garnered. But on the basis of numbers, it is a bit sad that most of the written entries have received considerably less attention. You're right, though, that it's a question of time as much as attention, and that comments may come in a more delayed fashion, but that they will come all the same

[vhizen]

This fest is worth the time and the effort. The pleasure is mine first, you know. So don't thank me, I am only glad if I could help.

[vhizen]

And also, why are you Dumbledore? Is there a test somewhere?

[verdeckt]

There's a quiz circulating like mad. Most people end up as Lupin, it seems, but one does encounter Molly Weasley, Minerva, Hermione, fellow Dumbledores and even Sirius. Here: The Remarkably Thorough Harry Potter Character Test.

[vhizen]

Oh.

And I've got Severus Snape. Isn't this awesome and scaring?

Thanks for the link. Amused me a lot.

Well, for sure I shouldn't have answered systematically about how much I hate people and social relationships in general. That's a nasty turn of mind, when one answers tests in very bad mood. But now considering the result, I'm bound to kill you, so start pleading now, I'm not over a little AK or two today :)