Self-bannination - HOW?

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

If one wished to commit such an ungodly act of self abuse on these fora, how would one go about it?

Is there a complicated key press menu to go through, too clever for my female brain? Or would I contact a modulator through the telecommunications system known as 'PMing'?

And is it possible to have your IP blocked so you can't even lurk? Yes, I am that addicted to AW. Take it a compliment to yourselves, guvnors; it comes from a loving place, corr blimey and no messin', I tells ya!

Ol' Fashioned Girl · Dec 31, 2006

It wouldn't do any good to get your IP blocked, SP. Sooner or later (sooner, I'm bettin'), you'd be banging on a neighbor's door, likely carrying a gun, demanding use of their computer and internet connection.

benbradley · Dec 31, 2006

And is it possible to have your IP blocked so you can't even lurk?

I forget the name or just where it is in the file system, but there's a file in Windows where you can put IP's you want blocked, and your browser won't even try to load them. This is commonly used for ba subpages people would rather not load, but you can put AW's IP address in, and you won't be able to get to it with any browser!

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

Ah, but then I could UNblock it, no? I don't trust myself. If I'm going to get my WIP done soon, I want to ban myself and take the ability to view AW out of my own hands.

aadams73 · Dec 31, 2006

I strongly suggest you use the same self control you use to NOT race over to James Purefoy's house and molest him.

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

Not having his address helps.

But you said JAMES PUREFOY!

Another form of self-abuse beckons...

MacAllister · Dec 31, 2006

One does indeed contact a modulator, who then goes and puts you in the self-exiled user group. Just let me know if you're serious.

William Haskins · Dec 31, 2006

can you also help with drinking or drugs or eating sweets? or is there a point where self-control and individual will has to take over?

Celia Cyanide · Dec 31, 2006

You could try not posting, but it doesn't work very well.

Little Red Barn · Dec 31, 2006

Ah Scarlet, I don't think you need to self ban...besides you may have a question you need to ask that is of importance concerning your writing or may need to contribute something of importance...sounds like you are ready to finish your WIP. I think your Burp and Wee Wee post indicated this and was your last hurray...so get to work and Good Luck :whip:

hugs kimmi

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

What exactly is your problem, William? Do you have to be rude in EVERY thread in which you appear?

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

kimmi 57 said:
Ah Scarlet, I don't think you need to self ban...besides you may have a question you need to ask that is of importance concerning your writing or may need to contribute something of importance...sounds like you are ready to finish your WIP. I think your Burp and Wee Wee post indicated this and was your last hurray...so get to work and Good Luck

hugs kimmi

A very good reason why I should be banned, I think.

Plus, I can't stay away from this place.

I have no self-control when it comes to AW.

William Haskins · Dec 31, 2006

scarletpeaches said:
What exactly is your problem, William? Do you have to be rude in EVERY thread in which you appear?

how was i rude? i simply find it odd that someone who feels an activity is to the detriment of their well-being would need some outside system implemented to save them from themselves.

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

Because I'm addicted to this site. Well, not really...it's just I feel like it's too tempting to say to myself, "I'll just check PMs, browse the net for a bit." 'A bit' always turns into far too long.

There's only a handful of sites I visit; this is definitely my 'favourite', so...if I cut off access to this one, I'll have a lot more time on my hands to write, rather than talking about writing.

Other people have self-banned, I see, and it seems to work as a method of kicking yourself up the arse and working.

It's not that I can't cope without the net; I did for over eight months this year. But I didn't have internet access at home so there wasn't anything I could do about it. Now I do, so...it's nice to say you trust yourself, but I'd rather remove the 'temptation' to waste time completely. Just for a month or so.

Little Red Barn · Dec 31, 2006

scarletpeaches said:
A very good reason why I should be banned, I think.

Plus, I can't stay away from this place. I have no self-control when it comes to AW.

Try for a week and set a date to do so if you fail, we'd miss you!

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

Thankee kindly, but I'm only talking a month. The reason I'm considering this is I haven't written much of note for a while. Previously, I was quite happy to surf the net and write at the same time, but as I'm slipping into bad habits, I feel like a self-ban would force me to write until I wanted to, and when I want to write, the net will no longer be such a big temptation. So a month should do it; I'm about 25k away from finishing my WIP and the rest of the month (if there's anything of January left) can be devoted to making a start on another project I have in mind.

Unique · Dec 31, 2006

Peaches, darling. Buy a timer. Only $4.95 at Wal-Mart (sorry I don't know where you'd have to go but I'm sure they have them there)(if not, write me - I'll send you mine)

Get one with a nice bell. Write for an hour. <ding> Surf for an hour. <ding> Write. <ding> Surf. <ding>

Purely selfishness on my part. I like having you here and I miss you when you go. Buy a timer. For you, for me, for everyone.

MacAllister · Dec 31, 2006

ScarletPeaches, another alternative that's worked for members is to find a buddy on AW to do writing challenges with. Good Word and I boot each other sometimes with dares about who can produce the most words in our WIPs by a set deadline.

I always lose. Then I have to send forfeit gifts, like bottles of local wine.

But you can structure it any way you want, too.

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

That's a good idea. I'll give it some thought.

AFTER draft one is complete!

MacAllister · Dec 31, 2006

I'm actually a believer in doing whatever it takes, Peaches. That's why we created the self-ban option.

If I wanted to quit smoking, it'd be smart of me not to have any cigs in the house, eh? So this is the same sort of thing, really.

aadams73 · Dec 31, 2006

You can also join one of the goal threads. We have a really great group of folks down in Mysteries in Thrillers(headed by the lovely Good Word) and we check in daily with our word counts.

You could reward yourself daily with a new shot of James.

SpookyWriter · Dec 31, 2006

Resist the urges and go write. I know, easier enough said than done. But the downside of flipping on the internet or AW for long hours each day is that one day age and reality will catch up to you. Think of how you'll feel at forty or fifty when you wake up and realize you haven't accomplished what you've always wanted.

The realism of failure sucks when you come to realize how much time was wasted on pursuits that offer little comfort in comparison to what could be accomplished.

Signing off again...

scarletpeaches · Dec 31, 2006

Well I've PM'd MacAllister, so my drama queenery will soon be at an end. Temporarily.

I might even get some work done; I never know my luck.

William Haskins · Dec 31, 2006

good deal... on both counts.

Birol · Dec 31, 2006

Oh, goody. Now we can talk about her.

(Write well, Scarletpeaches. I hope MacAllister gave you an e-mail addy in case you need to come back early.)

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