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Message started by ttwining on Dec 23^rd, 2009, 3:06pm

Title: What would it take to bring Flash back?
Post by ttwining on Dec 23^rd, 2009, 3:06pm

Please forgive me if this subject has been beaten to death but the constant community interaction surrounding the Flash life-cycle made this a place where authors could do more than seek publication, contest or otherwise.

I remember a vibrant exchange of criticism, commentary, knowledge exchange, tips and praise amongst the writers as ideas were worked and reworked. Like the old Del-Rey boards it created a talent-reactor, and my opinion is confirmed looking out at the numerous sites and ventures that spun out of that - it was "evolution in action." (see: Oath of Fealty) ;)

It's the rare immediacy of the genre and it's community, engaged in craft and discussion concurrently that makes it more than a dead-run at a thousand words. I found it the most important experience as a writer that I have ever had.

Is it cost, complexity, legal (god forbid!)?

Again, forgive me if I have brought up a dead issue but, having surrendered to the inevitable, I pride myself on being out-of-the-loop. :-?

[edit:] my smileys seem to have failed...

Regards,
Tom

Title: ...and then again I might be confused.
Post by ttwining on Dec 23^rd, 2009, 3:30pm

Age is a funny thing...

Regards,
Tom

Title: Re: What would it take to bring Flash back?
Post by Jeangoldstrom on Dec 23^rd, 2009, 6:51pm

Dear Tom;
Flash lives. Do note the opening screen index. Look for Flash under the heading of "Contests."
-- Jean

Title: Lol, Thanks Jean - I am indeed a bit addled!
Post by ttwining on Dec 24^th, 2009, 10:07am

...I hope my fingers are more agile than the old bean!

Peace and long life to all and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it!

Regards,
Tom