identical twins, different universities, overlapping recruitments...

[jwright25]

I'll also request an update! I, too, found myself trying to guess where Recruitment and Sydney went to school using her clues. I was thinking that the twist was going to be that it was Barbara and Jenna Bush (I know - they aren't identical, blonde, petite, etc.). But still, it was very interesting reading, and I hope to get to see more. I didn't ever think it was fake, but a teeny tiny part of me was afraid that she was going to say, "And to hear what happened on Bid Day, buy my book. Here's a link to amazon!" But that's just cause I'm in the publishing business.

Seriously, recruitment, I'm loving your story and your intricate details. I took away from your descriptions of smaller chapters that you are gracious and able to find positive things to say about everyone.

[UGAalum94]

Let's make a pact:

In the future, even if we suspect something is unrealistic and snobby and/or so closely aligned with young adult literature from the 1980s that we think it might be fictional, if it is also highly entertaining as I think this one was, let's keep our public comments to ourselves until the whole thing is posted.

It's too easy to punish us by depriving us of ever knowing what the "other thing" really was or what one wears to later parties if you wear a pink beaded dress with matching pantyhose to first round. And let me tell you, I really want to know.

[FloridaTish]

Just speculation on the "other thing", since I don't see her finishing her thread...Could "recruitments" sister have actually cut the legacy chapter but didn't know how to tell her overbearing mother?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

Let's make a pact:

In the future, even if we suspect something is unrealistic and snobby and/or so closely aligned with young adult literature from the 1980s that we think it might be fictional, if it is also highly entertaining as I think this one was, let's keep our public comments to ourselves until the whole thing is posted.

It's too easy to punish us by depriving us of ever knowing what the "other thing" really was or what one wears to later parties if you wear a pink beaded dress with matching stockings to first round. And let me tell you, I really want to know.

And for those of us who didn't think it was highly entertaining? It's all subjective really. I'll be honest, I'm still not buying something here. If she lurks because she knows that people here are snarky, why would she not expect it later? A few things aren't adding up right... perhaps the OP's not been explaining herself well, but my BS'o'meter is still ringing.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

And for those of us who didn't think it was highly entertaining? It's all subjective really. I'll be honest, I'm still not buying something here. If she lurks because she knows that people here are snarky, why would she not expect it later? A few things aren't adding up right... perhaps the OP's not been explaining herself well, but my BS'o'meter is still ringing.

Well, I guess you have to weigh calling them like you see them in the moment against the possibility that you'll kill the fun for people who are enjoying it.

Personally, if I don't find a thread, particularly recruitment stories, interesting or enjoyable, I just quit reading it. I agree in this case, the thread is kind of over-the-top in a way that begs for a response, but I'd rather let the teller complete the saga, and then critique as you must.

[Xidelt]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

And for those of us who didn't think it was highly entertaining? It's all subjective really. I'll be honest, I'm still not buying something here. If she lurks because she knows that people here are snarky, why would she not expect it later? A few things aren't adding up right... perhaps the OP's not been explaining herself well, but my BS'o'meter is still ringing.

I'm completely with Drolefille on this one. Recruitment works in the editing/publishing world. Could this be her first little foray into fiction? Maybe she's tired of editing others' stories and wants someone else to edit hers.

Doesn't her twin Syd work at the same publishing firm she does? Could life get anymore perfect??!! Please tell me what universe/dimension you live in so I can join you!

[MaggieXi]

Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

Let's make a pact:

In the future, even if we suspect something is unrealistic and snobby and/or so closely aligned with young adult literature from the 1980s that we think it might be fictional, if it is also highly entertaining as I think this one was, let's keep our public comments to ourselves until the whole thing is posted.

It's too easy to punish us by depriving us of ever knowing what the "other thing" really was or what one wears to later parties if you wear a pink beaded dress with matching pantyhose to first round. And let me tell you, I really want to know.

Agreed by me!