The Laughing Wolf

Comments In General

First, when I comment at other sites, I try to say something halfway intelligent, though sometimes it is just a quick rant. Emphasis here is quick, as I don't have time to read a lot of my favorites these days, much less read the comments. I think spelling, grammar, and syntax (and occasional missing words) clearly show the "hurry" factor. In fact, I have been taken to task for not reading the comments to posts (and still await the promised spanking from a certain female for not doing so). When I do "read" comments a lot of it is skim and most of it is skip. I look for names I know and find interesting, pro or con, and most often the comments I read in any depth are the ones just above the comment dialog box. I probably owe an apology or five for making reference to "a post above" rather than using a name, but if the comment is back up a ways, I don't always have the time or inclination to go back up to find it. If I skip your comment, it is nothing personal, you probably just happened to be higher up the comment thread.

If I am slow responding to a counter-comment you made in response to my comment, well, I don't always read the follow-ups. I do sometimes on things of particular interest, but not always. Some of my friends and readers will tell me of such a comment, but... To those that do, thanks.

Of late, the only comment thread I have even begun to closely follow were those that came out in response to my book posts on Blackfive. Some people truly got what I was talking about in terms of using the fiction as a means of gaming out things, and most of all I got some new authors to read.

And a general comment/disclaimer that is probably due again even though I posted a shorter version on Blackfive a week or two ago. Please note, I have never served my country in uniform, and have only worn the uniform in ROTC. I am not now, nor have I ever been, the employee of any intelligence agency. Much of my career has been spent around DoD and related areas, and NASA, and I have gotten to do many fun, wonderful, and interesting things, both on and off the record. Anything I say is strictly my opinion and does not represent in any way, shape, or form, the official policy or opinion of the U.S. Government or any agency or entity within; past, present, or future mother-in-laws; or, anyone else.

That is all.

LW