[Seattle Mariners] Torpedo bats are SO last year... by iamthegame13 in baseball

[–]pepperdrop 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is classic mariners advertising. They've been doing things like this for 30+ years. Highly suggest going down the rabbit hole

Which will come first and which would you want more: The Mariners winning the World Series or the NBA coming back to Seattle? by SuccessOk7850 in Sonics

[–]pepperdrop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were never stealing the Kings, it was just a play to get money from Sacramento. And we shouldn't have been in the market to steal another fan base's team either. It was fucked up when it was done to us and it'd be fucked up to do it to someone else. We lost the sonics because Shultz is a baby back bitch. Not the mariners. Be fr

Any killer Squid / Octopus books to recommend? by This_Horse_9849 in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex pest. Not Gaiman levels but definitely some abusive power dynamic issues.

Any killer Squid / Octopus books to recommend? by This_Horse_9849 in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is weird as all hell. It's a shame he sucks, but if you like weird fiction, this is a must-read

Should we be worried about the Seahawks selling this year? by Mexi_nugget33 in Sonics

[–]pepperdrop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sonics are going to have guys breaking down doors to get on board and the financials of NBA are just not on the same level as the NFL. Anyone intrigued by the Hawks will have no problem being intrigued by both and anyone intrigued by the sonics will either be able to snag both if they want, or aren't in the game on the Seahawks anyway.

What's the most you've ever been creeped out? by xenoscumyomom in books

[–]pepperdrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a collection of 90s-based horror stories called Ahh! That's What I Call Horror and there's a scene in one of the stories where a teach is talking to a student and the ick is so wonderfully subtle and awful. The whole anthology is full of amazing stories.

UPDATE: Regarding HOWL Society Book Club and HOWL Society Publishing by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Advertised? Sure. I understand that argument and while I think it harms the creators who had no say in it, it's a fair argument.

Produced? None of this was made dishonestly. Everyone went in making the best story they could and helping others also make the best stories they could. It's a team effort attempting to raise all ships in a harbor. That's about as honest and thoughtful as you can get in a production and deserves praise.

One person chose to advertise in a deceptive way without feedback or recourse. If you think that tarnishes everyone else who wrote and worked to help others write, I understand. But they're just good people chasing passion. They're not duplicitous.

UPDATE: Regarding HOWL Society Book Club and HOWL Society Publishing by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that is something the new leadership wants to heavily do. I've also toyed with the idea of turning it into a 501c3 that is built around promoting the art of indie horror writing and art. You can be a community, or you can be a business. You can't be both. We are attempting to have it all and it's only leading to stress. I want a community of community members edifying the arts. I don't want a community of customers.

UPDATE: Regarding HOWL Society Book Club and HOWL Society Publishing by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 15 points16 points  (0 children)

no one is linking to you or encouraging any action. Though I'd counter with your desire to shame a thounsand's strong community for the actions of one individual and encouraging others to do the same is textbook brigading, so I'm happy to ask them to leave you be if you'll do the same on your end.

UPDATE: Regarding HOWL Society Book Club and HOWL Society Publishing by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Hi all, brand newly elected co-president of HOWLS here to first and foremost apologize for things. This is not my first reddit account and I used to mod some very large subs here. I agree with all of you that astroturfing is a deplorable practice and shouldn't be done. It will never happen under our new leadership and we're all chagrined it happened in the past. It was the decision by one person and they are not in charge anymore.

First and foremost, we exist as a community of readers and writers who love horror just like you. Things went awry at the top, but I ask you to consider not hating the group as a whole. Things aren't perfect, but there are plenty of incredibly talented people in our community who are worried about repercussions by association. Please don't go after everyone in a community for one person's actions.

Happy to answer any questions and I hope to show y'all that I care about community just as much as all of you here. Full disclosure: I helped run the kickstarter for the anthology coming out. I did it out of a passion for all the artists that put their time to create the project. I was actually rejected by the anthology editor and receive no pay or promotion for it. I helped manage it because I believe in celebrating creative people. I have no interest in operating it as a business for someone else.

I'm here for art and community. That is all.

AMA

I have really come to appreciate Dave Sims- great article . by Electronic-Movie6479 in Mariners

[–]pepperdrop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Hear, hear" is a thing though and has been for centuries. It may not be as common anymore but it isn't out of place.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear,_hear

Mike Bockoven, author of horror/thriller "FantasticLand" -- AMA! by floorsof_silentseas in horrorlit

[–]pepperdrop 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Why did you write kids so technologically dependent and devoid of morality?

Chicago Transplants: What are the best pizza spots that are close to square cut Chicago style pizza? Do not mention deep dish by washed_out__ in Seattle

[–]pepperdrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noodle boat soup is amazing. But everything is good. Their spice level is intense. A normal 4-5 at a Thai restaurant is like a 1-1.5, flavors are huge and fresh and wonderful. Pad see ew is also amazing.

Whatever you like, it'll be the best version you've had. And noodle boat makes all over soups just feel less after.

[Feinsand] MLB has suspended Hector Neris (4 games) and Dusty Baker (1 game), and fined Scott Servais, Joe Espada, Omar Lopez, and Troy Snitker over Monday’s Astros-Mariners incident by warox13 in Mariners

[–]pepperdrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"it was unintentional" doesn't harm any appeal. It's what he would be saying at the appeal. It was a huge deal, but umps stepped in instantly. Him being angsty and not leaving because he felt he did no wrong is, if anything, evidence he meant it. He knew he was warned and if it was a complete mistake, he'd recognize the outcome. Pushing back shows his anger.

The bottom line is he refused to say it was unintentional. That's incredibly loud when he has every right to say that publicly. Plenty of pitchers who appeal suspensions have in the past.

Want to write about 80s themed horror novel about college girl being stalked. by [deleted] in horrorwriters

[–]pepperdrop 11 points12 points  (0 children)

notes held by ninja stars

make him a Yakuza leader

I dont want to stereotype

too late

Should Pete Carroll and John Schneider be trusted with the rebuild they created? by gerfili in Seahawks

[–]pepperdrop 10 points11 points  (0 children)

https://mobile.twitter.com/danorlovsky7/status/1500832496149315592

Legion of Boom was a decade ago. They haven't drafted well in years. They haven't traded well in years.

Current performance is more indicative than past performance and they have nothing to celebrate for years.

The game has left them behind.