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Vulgar
10-26-2015, 09:06 PM
The Epic of Gilgamesh:

He who has seen the history of Gilgamesh, he who knows all together that has happened to him together, he who has seen all kinds of wisdom and knows the mysteries and has seen what is hidden, he bringeth news dating farther back than the deluge.
-- Narrator (Tablet 1 paragraph Lines 1-6)



Discussion: How To Attract More Poets to the LGPA

Okay guys. I feel like we're lacking a slightly larger amount of core members to assure greater success for this league. So far I like this league: good writers, good voters, and a considerable degree of enthusiasm and spirit. This is a young league. We've got to become missionaries and go seek out some more talent!

Who's with me to try and ask at least 5 other poets you find on the internet (or in real life) to check out this league and possibly register/sign in. Ullr Rakontur Frank Objective Destroyer MMLP sraL Godcomplex Knucklehead Innovator Hush YDK Spoken Sn00p Witty

Personal story/attempt:

I went on DeviantArt.com and browsed their Literature / Poetry section. I commented on 10 or so poems, and then came back when they replied, and asked them if they were interested in a poetry league. 5 or so declined but said thanks anyway. The other few said they would think about it, or keep it as a resource. None committed. I know that if I do this to 25 or so more poets on there, I'm bound to bring one stable, active participant in the league. If we all do this, I think we can attract 2 or 3 new poets.

If you aren't interested in doing this, but are interested in meeting and writing alongside other poets online, check out this great community with a ton of resources and opportunities to get feedback on your stuff: WritingForums.com (They don't allow blatant advertising)

Ullr
10-27-2015, 09:47 AM
You know what? I'm going to make a post like "Post your Poems" on a site of ill repute and if I find anyone who seems a solid addition I will invite them. I'll keystyle some stuff just to keep the thread interesting and yeah, I'll try to get some fresh meat in the fray. :)

Vulgar
10-27-2015, 01:31 PM
Thanks Ullr.

I actually would like people to attempt this - why be in a league if you don't want to see it get better and expand?

Frank
10-27-2015, 01:40 PM
Why write a Ghazal when shit don't even matter, the forums own moderator will vote against you

Inno
10-27-2015, 03:37 PM
If the mod votes fairly

It doesnt matter if its againts you.

Fair is fair

Frank
10-27-2015, 03:49 PM
If the mod votes fairly

Precisely my point.

Fair is disqualifying the dummy who didn't drop a Ghazal lol

I ain't gunna sweat it

Inno
10-29-2015, 07:26 PM
Frank im going 60

Frank
10-29-2015, 10:14 PM
Jokes

Zen
10-30-2015, 08:37 AM
If I sign in and win next week, could I make the playoffs or am I way out of it at this point?

Inno
10-30-2015, 09:04 AM
Zen

I think this is the last week

Zen
10-30-2015, 09:46 AM
Sigh...okay.

Who's the champ? Let me battle them next week.

Inno
10-30-2015, 10:31 AM
Zen

My bad i think theres one more week, just saw the sign up thread

Vulgar
10-30-2015, 12:30 PM
Zen, you have a shot.

Inno
10-30-2015, 03:53 PM
Frank im taking the extension.

Psoting saturday night. 60 lines

Inno
10-31-2015, 10:46 AM
Posting later today

Vulgar
10-31-2015, 09:05 PM
Ullr Posting later today as well. Might be around 2 am or so.

Inno
10-31-2015, 10:02 PM
Posted

Inno
11-01-2015, 07:38 AM
Fuck u frank

Ullr
11-01-2015, 09:02 AM
Damn, bro - a lot of no shows this week. Thanks for being reliable and consistent those who did show - Vulgar and Inno. :)

Vulgar
11-01-2015, 10:12 AM
I wrote a shorter epic, but felt I wanted to go against the grain. It was also late at night too - bah. Thanks for showing too guys!

Ullr
11-01-2015, 08:11 PM
I'm just a little bummed I have nothing to vote given that we're the only match up. By the way, I got at least one new member on the board from my attempts, I will probably make another thread soon and see if I can gather up some more.

Vulgar
11-02-2015, 10:47 PM
This league took a tumble.

Inno
11-03-2015, 03:24 PM
Yes it did.

Maybe 12 weeks then playoffs instead of 20 and 4 more for playoffs

Vulgar
11-04-2015, 12:40 PM
The show must go on. I might have to just restart the season, seeing as the play offs won't go well at this rate.

Setting up new battles soon.

Inno
11-04-2015, 04:25 PM
Start over?

Im with you till the end

Ullr
11-04-2015, 04:38 PM
Do you think restarting the League would help? Maybe try tagging some people to see if you can get some votes from outside? I don't know, it's undoubtedly a difficult position to be in.

Inno
11-04-2015, 06:21 PM
Why dont we just do the playoffs I mean weve had worse weeks and
We made this far.

Ullr
11-04-2015, 07:58 PM
I second that motion honestly, just need to drum up some voting support and all will be well. Maybe talk about offering some sort of prize?

Vulgar
11-04-2015, 08:02 PM
Thanks guys, yeah so play offs will go forward then. Sign Ups will be up this up & coming week.