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Screenplays on Linux -- another try

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First post2017-01-23 04:02 +0000
Last post2017-01-23 18:22 -0500
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  Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 04:02 +0000
    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-22 21:27 -0700
    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try vallor <vallor@cultnix.org> - 2017-01-23 04:47 +0000
      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-22 21:59 -0700
    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 15:15 +0000
      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 17:46 +0000
        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 18:22 +0000
          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 18:34 +0000
            Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 19:42 +0000
              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 20:09 +0000
                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 20:42 +0000
                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-23 13:45 -0700
              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 20:17 +0000
                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 20:40 +0000
                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 12:46 -0800
                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-23 22:45 +0000
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-23 15:52 -0700
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-23 16:00 -0700
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 03:10 +0000
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 04:17 +0000
                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 05:04 +0000
                          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 05:47 +0000
                          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 05:51 +0000
                            Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 08:13 +0000
                              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 16:55 +0000
                                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 20:53 +0000
                                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:20 +0000
                                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:36 +0000
                                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 23:27 +0000
                                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2017-01-25 07:09 -0600
                          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 19:25 +0000
                            Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:16 +0000
                              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:31 +0000
                            Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:17 +0000
                              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 21:43 +0000
                                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 22:30 +0000
                                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> - 2017-01-24 16:33 -0600
                                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 22:33 +0000
                                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-25 00:11 +0000
                                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-25 00:28 +0000
                                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try ronb <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-25 00:18 +0000
                                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-25 01:06 +0000
                                          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-25 01:55 +0000
                                          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-25 15:48 +0000
                                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 23:20 +0000
                                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 23:30 +0000
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-31 09:50 -0700
          Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-23 13:12 -0700
            Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-23 20:41 +0000
              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-01-23 13:43 -0700
                Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2017-01-24 01:13 +0000
                  Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-23 19:37 -0700
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 04:19 +0000
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-24 11:24 -0700
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> - 2017-01-23 22:42 -0600
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> - 2017-01-24 00:01 -0600
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2017-01-24 06:57 -0600
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2017-01-24 06:55 -0600
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-24 11:22 -0700
                      Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> - 2017-01-24 12:28 -0600
                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2017-01-24 12:31 -0800
                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-24 17:09 -0700
                        Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-24 17:10 -0700
                    Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> - 2017-01-24 11:23 -0700
              Re: Screenplays on Linux -- another try Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> - 2017-01-23 18:22 -0500

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#391766

Fromronb <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>
Date2017-01-25 00:18 +0000
Message-ID<o68qt8$j2a$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391708
On Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:53 +0000, RonB wrote:

> On 2017-01-24, Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> wrote:
>> On 2017-01-24, RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On 2017-01-24, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That's the way I want it.  WYSIWYG requires focusing on the
>>>> formatting while you write.  All latex markup can be applied after
>>>> the fact if you want.
>>>
>>> Exactly. That's why many writers still use DOS word processors (like
>>> WordStar) or machines like the Alphasmart Neo. By using a non-WYSIWYG
>>> application you're not obsessing over how it looks. Substance over
>>> surface.
>>
>> Vim! ;)
> 
> :)

Okay, for what it's worth ... I found a slightly shorter script (almost 
all the scripts I've written are shorts -- like short stories). I'm 
curious how much work it would be to mark this up in LaTeX.

Just copy the text and go to afterwriting.com. Click the folder icon, 
click Create new, click the pencil icon and paste in the script. Then 
click the "eye" icon (third from right) to see the final results. 
Amazingly easy.

title: Cobalt
credit: by
author: RonB
contact: (c)2017 by RonB


INT. HOSPITAL CELL -- DAY

ALLEN HAMON, 40S, in hospital gown, gaunt, eyes open too
wide, one hand handcuffed to a steel-framed hospital bed,
stares directly at ...

DR. JAYMON, 50s, immaculate suit and tie, who is sitting 
with his legs crossed, a notebook in one hand and a pencil 
and a can of pop in the other. He sips from the can, then 
sets it down on the floor.

                      DR JAYMON
          So machines ... hate you?

                      ALLEN
          No.

                      DR JAYMON
          You said they don't like you
          anymore.

                      ALLEN
          No. You weren't listening. Your
          type NEVER listen.

Dr. Jaymon scribbles in his notepad, then looks up. He
pastes on a bland smile as he stares intently at Allen.

                      DR JAYMON
          Our "type?"

Allen rolls his eyes.

                      ALLEN
          Know it all clueless nitwits, who
          can NEVER hear what someone else
          actually says.

The pencil lead breaks. The bland smile vanishes. Dr. Jaymon
clenches the soda can and it bends slightly.

                      ALLEN
          Do you mind not hurting him?

                      DR JAYMON
          Him?

                      ALLEN
          The can.

Dr. Jaymon sets the can down.

                      DR JAYMON
          So, Mr. Hamon, what did you
          "actually" say?

                      ALLEN
          I said machines aren't my friends
          anymore. They used to watch out for
          me.

                      DR JAYMON
          You think machines ... are alive?

                      ALLEN
          No.

A few moments of silence.

                      DR JAYMON
          Then how could they "watch out" for
          you?

Allen sighs.

                      ALLEN
          Do you really want to know?

                      DR JAYMON
          That is why I'm here.

                      ALLEN
          Then put down the pad and pencil
          and listen this time.

Dr Jaymon uncrosses his legs.

                      DR JAYMON
          But...

                      ALLEN
          No "buts."

Dr. Jaymon sets the pad down on the floor beside the can of
Diet Pepsi.

                      DR JAYMON
          I'm listening.

                      ALLEN
          Machines used to help me. Because I
          knew them so well--

                      DR JAYMON
          --But you said--

Allen shakes his head.

                      ALLEN
          --Ah, ah, ah ...

After a moment he continues.

                      ALLEN
          Machines used to help me because I
          knew them so well. Their makeup.
          Their metals. Metals ... Do you
          understand now, Doctor?

                      DR JAYMON
          No.

                      ALLEN
          All metals are living entities.
          Gold, silver, mercury, copper, tin,
          aluminum -- the whole lot.

                      DR JAYMON
          Metals--

                      ALLEN
          --Living and breathing.

Dr. Jaymon is not buying it.

                      DR JAYMON
          So ... are computers evil?

Allen rolls his eyes.

                      ALLEN
          Are you crazy? Do you really
          believe computers are alive, that
          they can actually think? I thought
          you were an educated man.

                      DR JAYMON
          But you--

                      ALLEN
          --Metal, not machines, not
          computers, not waffles, not
          mushrooms, not clouds -- metals.
          Concentrate, doctor, this is not
          rocket science.

                      DR JAYMON
          No need to be--

                      ALLEN
          --Condescending? True ...true. I'm
          a bit strapped for time -- if
          you'll pardon the pun.

Silence.

Allen yanks at his handcuffs for emphasis.

                      ALLEN
          Get it?

Dr. Jaymon pastes on the bland smile again.

                      DR JAYMON
          So, these metals--

                      ALLEN
          --Are mostly good. Some tend to
          bend more easily to the will of
          Evil One than others. You might say
          some are more malleable than
          others. Just like us, I suppose.

                      DR JAYMON
          Good and evil ... metals?

                      ALLEN
          Mostly good. At least they used to
          be. I used to get along really well
          with them -- and the machines that
          obeyed them. All except for one ...

                      DR JAYMON
          One metal, the "evil" one?

                      ALLEN
          I won't say its name here.

Silence.

                      ALLEN
          Have you ever heard tin scream,
          Doctor?

                      DR JAYMON
          Mumm...

                      ALLEN
          It's horrible.

Dr. Jaymon picks up the soda can, drains it, crumplesit 
and lets it drop to the floor with a clang.

Allen goes livid.

                      ALLEN
          What - the - HELL - are - you -
          doing - ass - HOLE?

                      DR JAYMON
          I, uh... mumm...

                      ALLEN
          You fvcking mouthbreathing son of a
          bitch!
                (pause)
          Bring it to me. Bring - it - to -
          me - NOW!

Dr. Jaymon jumps up, grabs the can and drops it into Allen's
hands.

Allen instantly calms.

                      ALLEN
          It's okay. He'll be fine.

He cuddles the can and draws it near his face, whispering to
it.

                      ALLEN
          Shhh ... shhhh, little one.

                      DR JAYMON
          So which metal is the evil--

                      ALLEN
          --Not now, Doctor.

The can uncrumples -- at first slowly, then it suddenly pops
back into perfect shape.

                      ALLEN
          There, there, little one. There,
          there.

Now Dr. Jaymon's eyes are wide.

                      DR JAYMON
          How the hell--

                      ALLEN
          --Hush, doctor, he has something to
          say, but he's a little shy.

Allen maneuvers the can nearer to his ear. After a moment he
stares, wide-eyed at Dr. Jaymon.

Dr. Jaymon instinctively backs away.

                      DR JAYMON
          What?

                      ALLEN
          You are the unwilling servant of
          the Evil One.

                      DR JAYMON
          I ... no ...

                      ALLEN
          You have a pen, hidden in you
          pocket ... what kind of plating?

Dr. Jaymon reaches into his suit.

                      DR JAYMON
          It's not "hidden" it's a ... the
          plating is cobalt--

The can jumps out of Allen's hands and rolls to the opposite
wall where it continues banging into it.

                      ALLEN
          Leave it. Leave it in your pocket,
          for the love of ...

The pen is free. It falls out of Dr. Jaymon's hands and rolls
quickly along the floor.

The handcuffs that hold Allen to the bed snap open, the bars
in the window bend and break creating a way out.

Allen leaps for the window just as the pen stabs at the
wall.

                      ALLEN (O.S.)
          Run doctor! Run! It KNOWS you know.

But Dr. Jaymon lies in a pool of blood, a neatly drilled
hole through his skull.
   
(Sorry about any typos.)

-- 
Zero tolerance for iCultists and WinDrones

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#391784

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-25 01:06 +0000
Message-ID<ahiub090a.egfa@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391766
ronb <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:53 +0000, RonB wrote:
> 
>> On 2017-01-24, Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> wrote:
>>> On 2017-01-24, RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2017-01-24, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> That's the way I want it.  WYSIWYG requires focusing on the
>>>>> formatting while you write.  All latex markup can be applied after
>>>>> the fact if you want.
>>>>
>>>> Exactly. That's why many writers still use DOS word processors (like
>>>> WordStar) or machines like the Alphasmart Neo. By using a non-WYSIWYG
>>>> application you're not obsessing over how it looks. Substance over
>>>> surface.
>>>
>>> Vim! ;)
>> 
>> :)
> 
> Okay, for what it's worth ... I found a slightly shorter script (almost 
> all the scripts I've written are shorts -- like short stories). I'm 
> curious how much work it would be to mark this up in LaTeX.
> 

The title and author commands don't seem to do anything(?)

\documentclass{screenplay}[2017/01/24]
\renewcommand*{\slugspace}{ - }

\title{Cobalt}
\author{RonB}


%title: Cobalt
%credit: by
%author: RonB
%contact: (c)2017 by RonB

\begin{document}
\fadein


%INT. HOSPITAL CELL -- DAY
\intslug[day]{hospital cell}

ALLEN HAMON, 40S, in hospital gown, gaunt, eyes open too
wide, one hand handcuffed to a steel-framed hospital bed,
stares directly at ...

DR. JAYMON, 50s, immaculate suit and tie, who is sitting 
with his legs crossed, a notebook in one hand and a pencil 
and a can of pop in the other. He sips from the can, then 
sets it down on the floor.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          So machines ... hate you?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          No.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          You said they don't like you
          anymore.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          No. You weren't listening. Your
          type NEVER listen.
                      \end{dialogue}
Dr. Jaymon scribbles in his notepad, then looks up. He
pastes on a bland smile as he stares intently at Allen.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Our "type?"

                      \end{dialogue}
Allen rolls his eyes.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Know it all clueless nitwits, who
          can NEVER hear what someone else
          actually says.

\end{dialogue}
The pencil lead breaks. The bland smile vanishes. Dr. Jaymon
clenches the soda can and it bends slightly.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Do you mind not hurting him?
\end{dialogue}

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Him?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          The can.

Dr. Jaymon sets the can down.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          So, Mr. Hamon, what did you
          "actually" say?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          I said machines aren't my friends
          anymore. They used to watch out for
          me.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          You think machines ... are alive?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          No.
                      \end{dialogue}

A few moments of silence.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Then how could they "watch out" for
          you?

                      \end{dialogue}
Allen sighs.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Do you really want to know?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          That is why I'm here.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Then put down the pad and pencil
          and listen this time.

                      \end{dialogue}
Dr Jaymon uncrosses his legs.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          But...

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          No "buts."

                      \end{dialogue}
Dr. Jaymon sets the pad down on the floor beside the can of
Diet Pepsi.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          I'm listening.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Machines used to help me. Because I
          knew them so well--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          --But you said--
                      \end{dialogue}

Allen shakes his head.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Ah, ah, ah ...
\end{dialogue}

After a moment he continues.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Machines used to help me because I
          knew them so well. Their makeup.
          Their metals. Metals ... Do you
          understand now, Doctor?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          No.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          All metals are living entities.
          Gold, silver, mercury, copper, tin,
          aluminum -- the whole lot.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Metals--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Living and breathing.
                      \end{dialogue}

Dr. Jaymon is not buying it.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          So ... are computers evil?

Allen rolls his eyes.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Are you crazy? Do you really
          believe computers are alive, that
          they can actually think? I thought
          you were an educated man.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          But you--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Metal, not machines, not
          computers, not waffles, not
          mushrooms, not clouds -- metals.
          Concentrate, doctor, this is not
          rocket science.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          No need to be--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Condescending? True ...true. I'm
          a bit strapped for time -- if
          you'll pardon the pun.

                      \end{dialogue}
Silence.

Allen yanks at his handcuffs for emphasis.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Get it?

                      \end{dialogue}
Dr. Jaymon pastes on the bland smile again.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          So, these metals--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Are mostly good. Some tend to
          bend more easily to the will of
          Evil One than others. You might say
          some are more malleable than
          others. Just like us, I suppose.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Good and evil ... metals?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Mostly good. At least they used to
          be. I used to get along really well
          with them -- and the machines that
          obeyed them. All except for one ...

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          One metal, the "evil" one?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          I won't say its name here.
                      \end{dialogue}

Silence.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Have you ever heard tin scream,
          Doctor?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          Mumm...

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          It's horrible.
                      \end{dialogue}

Dr. Jaymon picks up the soda can, drains it, crumplesit 
and lets it drop to the floor with a clang.

Allen goes livid.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          What - the - HELL - are - you -
          doing - ass - HOLE?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          I, uh... mumm...

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          You fvcking mouthbreathing son of a
          bitch!
%                (pause)
\paren{pause}
          Bring it to me. Bring - it - to -
          me - NOW!
                      \end{dialogue}

Dr. Jaymon jumps up, grabs the can and drops it into Allen's
hands.

Allen instantly calms.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          It's okay. He'll be fine.
                      \end{dialogue}

He cuddles the can and draws it near his face, whispering to
it.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Shhh ... shhhh, little one.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          So which metal is the evil--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Not now, Doctor.
                      \end{dialogue}

The can uncrumples -- at first slowly, then it suddenly pops
back into perfect shape.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          There, there, little one. There,
          there.
                      \end{dialogue}

Now Dr. Jaymon's eyes are wide.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          How the hell--

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          --Hush, doctor, he has something to
          say, but he's a little shy.
                      \end{dialogue}

Allen maneuvers the can nearer to his ear. After a moment he
stares, wide-eyed at Dr. Jaymon.

Dr. Jaymon instinctively backs away.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          What?

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          You are the unwilling servant of
          the Evil One.

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          I ... no ...

                      \end{dialogue}
\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          You have a pen, hidden in you
          pocket ... what kind of plating?
                      \end{dialogue}

Dr. Jaymon reaches into his suit.

\begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
          It's not "hidden" it's a ... the
          plating is cobalt--
                      \end{dialogue}

The can jumps out of Allen's hands and rolls to the opposite
wall where it continues banging into it.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
          Leave it. Leave it in your pocket,
          for the love of ...
                      \end{dialogue}

The pen is free. It falls out of Dr. Jaymon's hands and rolls
quickly along the floor.

The handcuffs that hold Allen to the bed snap open, the bars
in the window bend and break creating a way out.

Allen leaps for the window just as the pen stabs at the
wall.

\begin{dialogue}{ALLEN} (O.S.)
          Run doctor! Run! It KNOWS you know.
                      \end{dialogue}

But Dr. Jaymon lies in a pool of blood, a neatly drilled
hole through his skull.
   
%(Sorry about any typos.)
\end{document}

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#391802

FromRonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>
Date2017-01-25 01:55 +0000
Message-ID<o690hl$2e5$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391784
On 2017-01-25, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> ronb <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:53 +0000, RonB wrote:
>> 
>>> On 2017-01-24, Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2017-01-24, RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On 2017-01-24, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> That's the way I want it.  WYSIWYG requires focusing on the
>>>>>> formatting while you write.  All latex markup can be applied after
>>>>>> the fact if you want.
>>>>>
>>>>> Exactly. That's why many writers still use DOS word processors (like
>>>>> WordStar) or machines like the Alphasmart Neo. By using a non-WYSIWYG
>>>>> application you're not obsessing over how it looks. Substance over
>>>>> surface.
>>>>
>>>> Vim! ;)
>>> 
>>> :)
>> 
>> Okay, for what it's worth ... I found a slightly shorter script (almost 
>> all the scripts I've written are shorts -- like short stories). I'm 
>> curious how much work it would be to mark this up in LaTeX.
>> 
>
> The title and author commands don't seem to do anything(?)
>
> \documentclass{screenplay}[2017/01/24]
> \renewcommand*{\slugspace}{ - }
>
> \title{Cobalt}
> \author{RonB}
>
>
> %title: Cobalt
> %credit: by
> %author: RonB
> %contact: (c)2017 by RonB
>
> \begin{document}
> \fadein
>
>
> %INT. HOSPITAL CELL -- DAY
> \intslug[day]{hospital cell}
>
> ALLEN HAMON, 40S, in hospital gown, gaunt, eyes open too
> wide, one hand handcuffed to a steel-framed hospital bed,
> stares directly at ...
>
> DR. JAYMON, 50s, immaculate suit and tie, who is sitting 
> with his legs crossed, a notebook in one hand and a pencil 
> and a can of pop in the other. He sips from the can, then 
> sets it down on the floor.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           So machines ... hate you?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           No.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           You said they don't like you
>           anymore.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           No. You weren't listening. Your
>           type NEVER listen.
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Dr. Jaymon scribbles in his notepad, then looks up. He
> pastes on a bland smile as he stares intently at Allen.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Our "type?"
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Allen rolls his eyes.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Know it all clueless nitwits, who
>           can NEVER hear what someone else
>           actually says.
>
> \end{dialogue}
> The pencil lead breaks. The bland smile vanishes. Dr. Jaymon
> clenches the soda can and it bends slightly.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Do you mind not hurting him?
> \end{dialogue}
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Him?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           The can.
>
> Dr. Jaymon sets the can down.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           So, Mr. Hamon, what did you
>           "actually" say?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           I said machines aren't my friends
>           anymore. They used to watch out for
>           me.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           You think machines ... are alive?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           No.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> A few moments of silence.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Then how could they "watch out" for
>           you?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Allen sighs.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Do you really want to know?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           That is why I'm here.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Then put down the pad and pencil
>           and listen this time.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Dr Jaymon uncrosses his legs.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           But...
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           No "buts."
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Dr. Jaymon sets the pad down on the floor beside the can of
> Diet Pepsi.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           I'm listening.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Machines used to help me. Because I
>           knew them so well--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           --But you said--
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Allen shakes his head.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Ah, ah, ah ...
> \end{dialogue}
>
> After a moment he continues.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Machines used to help me because I
>           knew them so well. Their makeup.
>           Their metals. Metals ... Do you
>           understand now, Doctor?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           No.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           All metals are living entities.
>           Gold, silver, mercury, copper, tin,
>           aluminum -- the whole lot.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Metals--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Living and breathing.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Dr. Jaymon is not buying it.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           So ... are computers evil?
>
> Allen rolls his eyes.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Are you crazy? Do you really
>           believe computers are alive, that
>           they can actually think? I thought
>           you were an educated man.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           But you--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Metal, not machines, not
>           computers, not waffles, not
>           mushrooms, not clouds -- metals.
>           Concentrate, doctor, this is not
>           rocket science.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           No need to be--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Condescending? True ...true. I'm
>           a bit strapped for time -- if
>           you'll pardon the pun.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Silence.
>
> Allen yanks at his handcuffs for emphasis.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Get it?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> Dr. Jaymon pastes on the bland smile again.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           So, these metals--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Are mostly good. Some tend to
>           bend more easily to the will of
>           Evil One than others. You might say
>           some are more malleable than
>           others. Just like us, I suppose.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Good and evil ... metals?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Mostly good. At least they used to
>           be. I used to get along really well
>           with them -- and the machines that
>           obeyed them. All except for one ...
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           One metal, the "evil" one?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           I won't say its name here.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Silence.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Have you ever heard tin scream,
>           Doctor?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           Mumm...
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           It's horrible.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Dr. Jaymon picks up the soda can, drains it, crumplesit 
> and lets it drop to the floor with a clang.
>
> Allen goes livid.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           What - the - HELL - are - you -
>           doing - ass - HOLE?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           I, uh... mumm...
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           You fvcking mouthbreathing son of a
>           bitch!
> %                (pause)
> \paren{pause}
>           Bring it to me. Bring - it - to -
>           me - NOW!
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Dr. Jaymon jumps up, grabs the can and drops it into Allen's
> hands.
>
> Allen instantly calms.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           It's okay. He'll be fine.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> He cuddles the can and draws it near his face, whispering to
> it.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Shhh ... shhhh, little one.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           So which metal is the evil--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Not now, Doctor.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> The can uncrumples -- at first slowly, then it suddenly pops
> back into perfect shape.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           There, there, little one. There,
>           there.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Now Dr. Jaymon's eyes are wide.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           How the hell--
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           --Hush, doctor, he has something to
>           say, but he's a little shy.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Allen maneuvers the can nearer to his ear. After a moment he
> stares, wide-eyed at Dr. Jaymon.
>
> Dr. Jaymon instinctively backs away.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           What?
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           You are the unwilling servant of
>           the Evil One.
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           I ... no ...
>
>                       \end{dialogue}
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           You have a pen, hidden in you
>           pocket ... what kind of plating?
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> Dr. Jaymon reaches into his suit.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{DR JAYMON}
>           It's not "hidden" it's a ... the
>           plating is cobalt--
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> The can jumps out of Allen's hands and rolls to the opposite
> wall where it continues banging into it.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN}
>           Leave it. Leave it in your pocket,
>           for the love of ...
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> The pen is free. It falls out of Dr. Jaymon's hands and rolls
> quickly along the floor.
>
> The handcuffs that hold Allen to the bed snap open, the bars
> in the window bend and break creating a way out.
>
> Allen leaps for the window just as the pen stabs at the
> wall.
>
> \begin{dialogue}{ALLEN} (O.S.)
>           Run doctor! Run! It KNOWS you know.
>                       \end{dialogue}
>
> But Dr. Jaymon lies in a pool of blood, a neatly drilled
> hole through his skull.
>    
> %(Sorry about any typos.)
> \end{document}
>
>


-- 
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#391855

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-25 15:48 +0000
Message-ID<a800ab.3ugoa3@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391784
deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> ronb <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:53 +0000, RonB wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Okay, for what it's worth ... I found a slightly shorter script (almost 
>> all the scripts I've written are shorts -- like short stories). I'm 
>> curious how much work it would be to mark this up in LaTeX.
>> 
> 
> The title and author commands don't seem to do anything(?)
> 

left out \coverpage command.
http://i.imgur.com/xvLAeER.png

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#391723

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-24 23:20 +0000
Message-ID<ag90b3.aguo34@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391668
Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/24/17, 2:43 PM, in article xhbiu0.14p@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable owl"
> <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> 
>> Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>>> On 1/24/17, 2:17 PM, in article ahb0ag.au0tt@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
>>> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>>>>> On 1/24/17, 12:25 PM, in article o689nd$l72$1@dont-email.me, "RonB"
>>>>> <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2017-01-24, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2017-01-24, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>> ...
>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Okay, I understand what you're saying but, from my point of view, it's
>>>>>> adds
>>>>>> unnecessary complexity.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Agreed... adding launchers not even directly tied to the program and then
>>>>> removing them and working with code and on and on and on... when you can
>>>>> just enter the text you want.
>>>> 
>>>> So do it with vim macros and stay in vim.
>>> 
>>> That makes more sense. Can you easily swap out macro sets? If not you are
>>> left in a bit better of a situation but then have the issue just in vim. I
>>> am sure you can swap out configuration files where they are saved... though
>>> again we are back to having to leave the program or jump to the command line
>>> and type paths and the like. Guess you could alias that but now we are
>>> talking quite a bit of configuration again.
>> 
>> What are you babbling about?
> 
> Not going to take time to explain again unless you make your question more
> specific.
> 
>> Vim has internal access to the shell.
>> @j is set to ":!pdflatex snit.tex && xpdf -geometry 1024x768 snit.pdf &"
> 
> Agreed. That is what I noted.
> 
>> When I want to see the output, I just type @j.
>> 
>> It took about 5 minutes to set up all those macros I listed.
> 
> OK.
> 
>>> And even then still are left with the situation of code in one window and
>>> output in another.
>> 
>> That's the way I want it.
> 
> Great. 
> 
>> WYSIWYG requires focusing on the formatting while you write.  All latex markup
>> can be applied after the fact if you want.
> 
> Style can be applied after, too. But they are direct and visual -- not
> indirect where you need to look at another window to see if they are what
> you want. This makes users more prone to error.
> 

Actually the "direct and visual" is what makes users prone to error.
They cannot see exactly what they just did that screwed up their
whole document.  With an external window for editing the markup
*IN PLAIN TEXT* they have much more control, and it is vastly
easier to correct mistakes.
 

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#391729

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-24 23:30 +0000
Message-ID<abaibub93.99a@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391723
Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/24/17, 4:20 PM, in article ag90b3.aguo34@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> 
> ... 
>>>>> That makes more sense. Can you easily swap out macro sets? If not you are
>>>>> left in a bit better of a situation but then have the issue just in vim. I
>>>>> am sure you can swap out configuration files where they are saved... though
>>>>> again we are back to having to leave the program or jump to the command
>>>>> line and type paths and the like. Guess you could alias that but now we are
>>>>> talking quite a bit of configuration again.
>>>> 
>>>> What are you babbling about?
>>> 
>>> Not going to take time to explain again unless you make your question more
>>> specific.
>>> 
>>>> Vim has internal access to the shell.
>>>> @j is set to ":!pdflatex snit.tex && xpdf -geometry 1024x768 snit.pdf &"
>>> 
>>> Agreed. That is what I noted.
>>> 
>>>> When I want to see the output, I just type @j.
>>>> 
>>>> It took about 5 minutes to set up all those macros I listed.
>>> 
>>> OK.
>>> 
>>>>> And even then still are left with the situation of code in one window and
>>>>> output in another.
>>>> 
>>>> That's the way I want it.
>>> 
>>> Great. 
>>> 
>>>> WYSIWYG requires focusing on the formatting while you write.  All latex
>>>> markup
>>>> can be applied after the fact if you want.
>>> 
>>> Style can be applied after, too. But they are direct and visual -- not
>>> indirect where you need to look at another window to see if they are what
>>> you want. This makes users more prone to error.
>>> 
>> 
>> Actually the "direct and visual" is what makes users prone to error.
>> They cannot see exactly what they just did that screwed up their
>> whole document. 
> 
> They can add styles before or after and they see them directly, not in a
> different window. Less prone to error.

Nope.  More prone to error.

> Again, look at the software made for
> this market.
> 
> But if what you do works better for you, fine. Just because something is
> better for the majority does not mean you need to use it or that it is best
> for you. Choice is good.
> 
>> With an external window for editing the markup *IN PLAIN TEXT* they have much
>> more control, and it is vastly easier to correct mistakes.
> 
> You set styles. They can set styles. Select text and set the style in both
> cases, though with yours you have to set up macros describing what you want
> instead of just seeing it. But, again, use what works for you.
> 

And if a style application screws everything up, it can be tedious to
figure out just what went wrong and where.  With the markup separated,
it's easy to debug.

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#393218

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2017-01-31 09:50 -0700
Message-ID<D4B60E4D.8C9E0%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#391454
On 1/23/17, 8:10 PM, in article ab803g.hi3o@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:

>                                  SNIT
>                   Toasty, take a look at this
>                   color picker.   It's got crayons.

<https://youtu.be/X9YMZ9o3tcw>

LOL!

-- 
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot
use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow
superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

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#391327

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2017-01-23 13:12 -0700
Message-ID<D4ABB1BB.8B717%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#391289
On 1/23/17, 11:22 AM, in article ab803.auv32x41@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:

> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On 2017-01-23, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Screenplay Writing solutions for Linux users ... (I write this on the
>>>> off-chance that someone who uses Linux and writes screenplays may do a
>>>> Google search and find these options. I started a new thread because "Snit"
>>>> hijacked the last one.)
>>>> 
>>>> It wasn't that long ago that, if you wanted to write screenplays in Linux,
>>>> you were limited to just a few choices.
>>>> 
>>> ...
>>>> 
>>>> And that's about it. I think there's also screenplay macros for vim, but I
>>>> haven't tried them yet. I'll see if I can dig it up and try it out.
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://i.imgur.com/jMNojwe.png
>>> 
>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$ cat snit.tex
>>> \documentclass{screenplay}
>>> \begin{document}
>>> \fadein
>>> 
>>> \intslug[day]{snit's house}
>>> An amorphous blob in the corner is backlit by the glow of a computer screen.
>>> 
>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>> Toasty, take a look at this color picker.  It's got crayons.
>>> \end{dialogue}
>>> 
>>> 
>>> \begin{dialogue}{toasty}
>>> If I were nine years old I might like that.
>>> \end{dialogue}
>>> 
>>> 
>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>> I'm going to ignore your gaslighting.
>>> \end{dialogue}
>>> 
>>> 
>>> \extslug[evening]{snit's house}
>>> Two men in white lab coats have just emerged from a van, and Toasty
>>> is leading them to the front door.
>>> 
>>> \fadeout
>>> \end{document}
>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$
>> 
>> :) Just curious, what is this, vim?
>> 
> 
> latex. 
> 
> So, assuming the latex screenplay class is installed:
> 
> `pdflatex snit.tex`
> 
> will generate a pdf.
> 
> On debian, `apt-get install texlive-full` pulled in the screenplay class
> along with everything else.
> 

But no obsession with me in COLA, right?


-- 
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to; it's not what I'm interested in. I'm more of a desktop guy."
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#391344

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-23 20:41 +0000
Message-ID<ab004g.ahoug@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391327
Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 11:22 AM, in article ab803.auv32x41@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> 
>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On 2017-01-23, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Screenplay Writing solutions for Linux users ... (I write this on the
>>>>> off-chance that someone who uses Linux and writes screenplays may do a
>>>>> Google search and find these options. I started a new thread because "Snit"
>>>>> hijacked the last one.)
>>>>> 
>>>>> It wasn't that long ago that, if you wanted to write screenplays in Linux,
>>>>> you were limited to just a few choices.
>>>>> 
>>>> ...
>>>>> 
>>>>> And that's about it. I think there's also screenplay macros for vim, but I
>>>>> haven't tried them yet. I'll see if I can dig it up and try it out.
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> http://i.imgur.com/jMNojwe.png
>>>> 
>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$ cat snit.tex
>>>> \documentclass{screenplay}
>>>> \begin{document}
>>>> \fadein
>>>> 
>>>> \intslug[day]{snit's house}
>>>> An amorphous blob in the corner is backlit by the glow of a computer screen.
>>>> 
>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>> Toasty, take a look at this color picker.  It's got crayons.
>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> \begin{dialogue}{toasty}
>>>> If I were nine years old I might like that.
>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>> I'm going to ignore your gaslighting.
>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> \extslug[evening]{snit's house}
>>>> Two men in white lab coats have just emerged from a van, and Toasty
>>>> is leading them to the front door.
>>>> 
>>>> \fadeout
>>>> \end{document}
>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$
>>> 
>>> :) Just curious, what is this, vim?
>>> 
>> 
>> latex. 
>> 
>> So, assuming the latex screenplay class is installed:
>> 
>> `pdflatex snit.tex`
>> 
>> will generate a pdf.
>> 
>> On debian, `apt-get install texlive-full` pulled in the screenplay class
>> along with everything else.
>> 
> 
> But no obsession with me in COLA, right?
> 

You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
 

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#391346

FromSnit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
Date2017-01-23 13:43 -0700
Message-ID<D4ABB902.8B73C%usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>
In reply to#391344
On 1/23/17, 1:41 PM, in article ab004g.ahoug@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:

> Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>> On 1/23/17, 11:22 AM, in article ab803.auv32x41@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
>> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>> 
>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2017-01-23, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Screenplay Writing solutions for Linux users ... (I write this on the
>>>>>> off-chance that someone who uses Linux and writes screenplays may do a
>>>>>> Google search and find these options. I started a new thread because
>>>>>> "Snit"
>>>>>> hijacked the last one.)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> It wasn't that long ago that, if you wanted to write screenplays in
>>>>>> Linux,
>>>>>> you were limited to just a few choices.
>>>>>> 
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> And that's about it. I think there's also screenplay macros for vim, but
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> haven't tried them yet. I'll see if I can dig it up and try it out.
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> http://i.imgur.com/jMNojwe.png
>>>>> 
>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$ cat snit.tex
>>>>> \documentclass{screenplay}
>>>>> \begin{document}
>>>>> \fadein
>>>>> 
>>>>> \intslug[day]{snit's house}
>>>>> An amorphous blob in the corner is backlit by the glow of a computer
>>>>> screen.
>>>>> 
>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>> Toasty, take a look at this color picker.  It's got crayons.
>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{toasty}
>>>>> If I were nine years old I might like that.
>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>> I'm going to ignore your gaslighting.
>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> \extslug[evening]{snit's house}
>>>>> Two men in white lab coats have just emerged from a van, and Toasty
>>>>> is leading them to the front door.
>>>>> 
>>>>> \fadeout
>>>>> \end{document}
>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$
>>>> 
>>>> :) Just curious, what is this, vim?
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> latex. 
>>> 
>>> So, assuming the latex screenplay class is installed:
>>> 
>>> `pdflatex snit.tex`
>>> 
>>> will generate a pdf.
>>> 
>>> On debian, `apt-get install texlive-full` pulled in the screenplay class
>>> along with everything else.
>>> 
>> 
>> But no obsession with me in COLA, right?
>> 
> 
> You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
>  
I am the obsession of those who troll. Heck, count how many times my name
has been used in the last month... I bet 1/2 of all posts reference me in
some way... even with the "the thing" and the like nonsense.

It is NOT appreciated.


-- 
"This doesn't mean our work is over; most GNU/Linux distros today contain
nonfree software, and there are more things that we expect a system to do."
-- Richard Stallman

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#391414

Fromdeplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid>
Date2017-01-24 01:13 +0000
Message-ID<ahbi30g9a.3@rooftop.invalid>
In reply to#391346
Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 1:41 PM, in article ab004g.ahoug@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
> 
>> Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>>> On 1/23/17, 11:22 AM, in article ab803.auv32x41@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
>>> owl" <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On 2017-01-23, deplorable owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> wrote:
>>>>>> RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Screenplay Writing solutions for Linux users ... (I write this on the
>>>>>>> off-chance that someone who uses Linux and writes screenplays may do a
>>>>>>> Google search and find these options. I started a new thread because
>>>>>>> "Snit"
>>>>>>> hijacked the last one.)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> It wasn't that long ago that, if you wanted to write screenplays in
>>>>>>> Linux,
>>>>>>> you were limited to just a few choices.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> And that's about it. I think there's also screenplay macros for vim, but
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> haven't tried them yet. I'll see if I can dig it up and try it out.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> http://i.imgur.com/jMNojwe.png
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$ cat snit.tex
>>>>>> \documentclass{screenplay}
>>>>>> \begin{document}
>>>>>> \fadein
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \intslug[day]{snit's house}
>>>>>> An amorphous blob in the corner is backlit by the glow of a computer
>>>>>> screen.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>>> Toasty, take a look at this color picker.  It's got crayons.
>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{toasty}
>>>>>> If I were nine years old I might like that.
>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>>> I'm going to ignore your gaslighting.
>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \extslug[evening]{snit's house}
>>>>>> Two men in white lab coats have just emerged from a van, and Toasty
>>>>>> is leading them to the front door.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> \fadeout
>>>>>> \end{document}
>>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$
>>>>> 
>>>>> :) Just curious, what is this, vim?
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> latex. 
>>>> 
>>>> So, assuming the latex screenplay class is installed:
>>>> 
>>>> `pdflatex snit.tex`
>>>> 
>>>> will generate a pdf.
>>>> 
>>>> On debian, `apt-get install texlive-full` pulled in the screenplay class
>>>> along with everything else.
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> But no obsession with me in COLA, right?
>>> 
>> 
>> You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
>>  
> I am the obsession of those who troll. Heck, count how many times my name
> has been used in the last month... I bet 1/2 of all posts reference me in
> some way... even with the "the thing" and the like nonsense.
> 
> It is NOT appreciated.
> 

Poor baby.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdofmoYcJNE
 

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#391442

FromGreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com>
Date2017-01-23 19:37 -0700
Message-ID<o66ehq$vdo$3@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391414
On 01/23/17 18:13, deplorable owl wrote:
> Snit<usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>  wrote:
>> On 1/23/17, 1:41 PM, in article ab004g.ahoug@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
>> owl"<owl@rooftop.invalid>  wrote:
>>
>>> Snit<usenet@gallopinginsanity.com>  wrote:
>>>> On 1/23/17, 11:22 AM, in article ab803.auv32x41@rooftop.invalid, "deplorable
>>>> owl"<owl@rooftop.invalid>  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> RonB<ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>>>> On 2017-01-23, deplorable owl<owl@rooftop.invalid>  wrote:
>>>>>>> RonB<ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>>>>>> Screenplay Writing solutions for Linux users ... (I write this on the
>>>>>>>> off-chance that someone who uses Linux and writes screenplays may do a
>>>>>>>> Google search and find these options. I started a new thread because
>>>>>>>> "Snit"
>>>>>>>> hijacked the last one.)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It wasn't that long ago that, if you wanted to write screenplays in
>>>>>>>> Linux,
>>>>>>>> you were limited to just a few choices.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> And that's about it. I think there's also screenplay macros for vim, but
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> haven't tried them yet. I'll see if I can dig it up and try it out.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://i.imgur.com/jMNojwe.png
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$ cat snit.tex
>>>>>>> \documentclass{screenplay}
>>>>>>> \begin{document}
>>>>>>> \fadein
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \intslug[day]{snit's house}
>>>>>>> An amorphous blob in the corner is backlit by the glow of a computer
>>>>>>> screen.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>>>> Toasty, take a look at this color picker.  It's got crayons.
>>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{toasty}
>>>>>>> If I were nine years old I might like that.
>>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \begin{dialogue}{snit}
>>>>>>> I'm going to ignore your gaslighting.
>>>>>>> \end{dialogue}
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \extslug[evening]{snit's house}
>>>>>>> Two men in white lab coats have just emerged from a van, and Toasty
>>>>>>> is leading them to the front door.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> \fadeout
>>>>>>> \end{document}
>>>>>>> anon@lowtide:~/movie_scripts/snit$
>>>>>>
>>>>>> :) Just curious, what is this, vim?
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> latex.
>>>>>
>>>>> So, assuming the latex screenplay class is installed:
>>>>>
>>>>> `pdflatex snit.tex`
>>>>>
>>>>> will generate a pdf.
>>>>>
>>>>> On debian, `apt-get install texlive-full` pulled in the screenplay class
>>>>> along with everything else.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> But no obsession with me in COLA, right?
>>>>
>>>
>>> You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
>>>
>> I am the obsession of those who troll. Heck, count how many times my name
>> has been used in the last month... I bet 1/2 of all posts reference me in
>> some way... even with the "the thing" and the like nonsense.
>>

It is more the other way around... you are obsessed with the people you 
troll.

>> It is NOT appreciated.
>>
>
> Poor baby.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdofmoYcJNE
>

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#391467

FromRonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>
Date2017-01-24 04:19 +0000
Message-ID<o66kk5$6ck$2@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391442
On 2017-01-24, Tim <myemailhaschanged@comy.net> wrote:

> That's obvious as apparently you have no life outside of this group.

This group and others he has infested. It is kind of pathetic. 

-- 
Using slrn with Linux Mint Mate 17.1

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#391605

FromGreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com>
Date2017-01-24 11:24 -0700
Message-ID<o6862g$48l$8@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391467
On 01/23/17 21:48, Snit wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 9:19 PM, in article o66kk5$6ck$2@dont-email.me, "RonB"
> <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> On 2017-01-24, Tim<myemailhaschanged@comy.net>  wrote:
>>
>>> That's obvious as apparently you have no life outside of this group.
>>
>> This group and others he has infested. It is kind of pathetic.
>
> See: just lashing out on your part... even after you finally agreed with me,
> today, that HOW work is done is important.
>
> That is a lesson I have been offering for a long time... and you have been
> arguing against me saying it is just "bitter old" whatevers who care how
> things are done.
>
>
Poor snot, still thinking that everything in the world is all about him.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

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#391469

FromMarek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com>
Date2017-01-23 22:42 -0600
Message-ID<Yq-dncaTp7KCRhvFnZ2dnUU7-fGdnZ2d@giganews.com>
In reply to#391442
On 2017-01-24, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 8:14 PM, in article 1mad46o6r2vak$.1w7ws12em01ix.dlg@40tude.net,
> "Tim" <myemailhaschanged@comy.net> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:48:15 -0700, Snit wrote:
>> 
>>> On 1/23/17, 7:37 PM, in article o66ehq$vdo$3@dont-email.me, "GreyCloud"
>>> <mist@cumulus.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>>>> You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I am the obsession of those who troll. Heck, count how many times my name
>>>>>> has been used in the last month... I bet 1/2 of all posts reference me in
>>>>>> some way... even with the "the thing" and the like nonsense.
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> It is more the other way around... you are obsessed with the people you
>>>> troll.
>>> 
>>> How about this, STOP trolling me... do not mention me, lie about me, make up
>>> stories about my views, etc. See how long it takes me to ask you to go back
>>> to such nonsense.
>> 
>> Here's a novel suggestion for you. How about *you* stop responding to every
>> single thread in this group as if you are an expert on everything from
>> politics to programming to vaccines and Linux as well?
>
> I do not. When there are topics such as bash scripting I rarely jump in. But
> keep in mind others beg me to join them. Heck, look at Marek and his bash
> script. Sure, he said I could use any tool but he BEGGED me to do that task.
> Peter asked me to jump in with networking stuff.

Another quotable lie. I challenged you. And you failed. And now you're
lying again and you always do. Lie lie lie. That's all you do here,
Michael. And yes, they are so quotable. 

> That is just the norm. People in COLA see me as being an expert in most
> areas and ask me to join the conversation.

No, we see you as retarded. No one thinks you're an expert in anything
here. 

> With vaccinations: one need not be an expert to know the basics and to knew
> the nonsense about then causing autism is just idiotic. Why would you assume
> that takes some special knowledge. Hell, if you are not sure do a quick look
> on Wikipedia... the page on it I am sure has a LOT more than I know. Do you
> think one who knows all that is on the Wikipedia page would be an expert? I
> do not. And, again, I know less.
>
>> For some unknown reason you inject yourself into just about every single
>> post that someone else makes at which point what was once a useful
>> informative thread becomes a disjointed mess of flying garbage which all
>> seems to circle around you.
>
> People in COLA ask me to. Hey, look at the thread on screenwriting. I know
> nothing about it but RonB and Owl have mentioned my name in, I think, EVERY
> SINGLE POST on the topic. Maybe they skipped a few? Can you find any?
>
>>> Hint: I *never* will.
>> 
>> That's obvious as apparently you have no life outside of this group.
>
> Insults are not really productive. But do not worry, I shall not sink to
> that level.

Pathetic liar. Pathetic loser. 

-- 
Marek Novotny
https://github.com/marek-novotny

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#391480

FromMarek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com>
Date2017-01-24 00:01 -0600
Message-ID<Vf-dnVVwYpxMcBvFnZ2dnUU7-U2dnZ2d@giganews.com>
In reply to#391469
On 2017-01-24, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 9:42 PM, in article
> Yq-dncaTp7KCRhvFnZ2dnUU7-fGdnZ2d@giganews.com, "Marek Novotny"
><marek.novotny@marspolar.com> wrote:
>
> ...
>>>> Here's a novel suggestion for you. How about *you* stop responding to every
>>>> single thread in this group as if you are an expert on everything from
>>>> politics to programming to vaccines and Linux as well?
>>> 
>>> I do not. When there are topics such as bash scripting I rarely jump in. But
>>> keep in mind others beg me to join them. Heck, look at Marek and his bash
>>> script. Sure, he said I could use any tool but he BEGGED me to do that task.
>>> Peter asked me to jump in with networking stuff.
>> 
>> Another quotable lie. I challenged you. And you failed.
>
> You begged. I tried it briefly but have no VPN server and came up with a
> better solution anyway -- one where if your network hiccups programs are not
> quit (which is really a pretty absurd thing to do).

More of twisted bullshit. 

You have no better solution and have no video to show a better solution.
You fail. And you have nothing that lets you dynamically choose any end
point, period. Fail. Since you lied again, I chopped up the rest of your
bullshit. 

-- 
Marek Novotny
https://github.com/marek-novotny

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#391515

Fromchrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid>
Date2017-01-24 06:57 -0600
Message-ID<6pje8clfd0g2gs0mp6eiet05k7t97gri2u@4ax.com>
In reply to#391469
Marek Novotny wrote:

>> That is just the norm. People in COLA see me as being an expert in most
>> areas and ask me to join the conversation.
>
>No, we see you as retarded. No one thinks you're an expert in anything
>here. 

Such silliness.

-- 
"All that you're illustrating is that you want to have your cake and
eat it too."  -  lying asshole "-hh", attacking a Linux advocate for
not being "pure"

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#391514

Fromchrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid>
Date2017-01-24 06:55 -0600
Message-ID<ijje8chc3puct5hmk354krq14olrop59q1@4ax.com>
In reply to#391442
Tim wrote:

>Here's a novel suggestion for you. How about *you* stop responding to every
>single thread in this group as if you are an expert on everything from
>politics to programming to vaccines and Linux as well?
>
>For some unknown reason you inject yourself into just about every single
>post that someone else makes at which point what was once a useful
>informative thread becomes a disjointed mess of flying garbage which all
>seems to circle around you.

Yeah, try reasoning with the thing.  That will work.   (rolling eyes)

-- 
"Still, do you see your mistake in claiming that my noting Chris's
name calling of himself was *my* insult?"  -  some thing

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#391603

FromGreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com>
Date2017-01-24 11:22 -0700
Message-ID<o685ut$48l$6@dont-email.me>
In reply to#391442
On 01/23/17 19:48, Snit wrote:
> On 1/23/17, 7:37 PM, in article o66ehq$vdo$3@dont-email.me, "GreyCloud"
> <mist@cumulus.com>  wrote:
>
>>>>> You're the lorem ipsum of cola.
>>>>>
>>>> I am the obsession of those who troll. Heck, count how many times my name
>>>> has been used in the last month... I bet 1/2 of all posts reference me in
>>>> some way... even with the "the thing" and the like nonsense.
>>>>
>>
>> It is more the other way around... you are obsessed with the people you
>> troll.
>
> How about this, STOP trolling me...

You are the one doing the trolling, you liar.

Guffaw!!!

> do not mention me, lie about me, make up
> stories about my views, etc. See how long it takes me to ask you to go back
> to such nonsense.

LOL!!!  You are the biggest liars I've ever ran into.

>
> Hint: I *never* will.
>
You already have, liar.

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#391611

FromMarek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com>
Date2017-01-24 12:28 -0600
Message-ID<m8ydnXKcFt0lARrFnZ2dnUU7-U-dnZ2d@giganews.com>
In reply to#391603
On 2017-01-24, GreyCloud <mist@cumulus.com> wrote:
> On 01/23/17 19:48, Snit wrote:
// snip
>> How about this, STOP trolling me...
>
> You are the one doing the trolling, you liar.

You have to cut Michael Glasser some slack... He's kinda dumb if you know
what I mean...

-- 
Marek Novotny
https://github.com/marek-novotny

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