... My personal theory on this subject (which I may even try writing into an SF story someday) is that you can go back and change the past, but that changing...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 2, 2001 12:02 pm
... Nice theory: looks to me like Terry Pratchett has already written the story. "Mort" is the sort of thing you were getting at, isn't it?...
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Philip Allcock
PAALLCOCK@...
Jul 2, 2001 1:46 pm
... Ah, I hadn't thought of that, mostly I suppose because I was viewing history changing as seen from the future whereas Mort was looking at what happens if...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 2, 2001 2:26 pm
... I see what you mean: like when the "bubble" contracted in Mort. Sort of. Do we have any existing stories of this sort of thing in the FI? I don't want to...
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Philip Allcock
PAALLCOCK@...
Jul 2, 2001 2:50 pm
... Ah, but I think mine is more fun. It means anyone in the Far Isles could claim to have interacted with 'real' people, even in ways that would have changed...
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Mike Watkinson
Raedwulf@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:16 pm
... From: Philip Allcock <PAALLCOCK@...> To: <farisles@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 3:48 PM Subject: RE: [farisles] Re: Far Isles v....
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 2, 2001 9:43 pm
... though I, ... I like it: but I agree it doesn't belong in the Far Isles. ... people ... Be fair: only a few people have read the theories, and even fewer ...
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C S Armitage
soren_nyrond@...
Jul 3, 2001 7:29 pm
... But with no disrespect intended to the auhtors of MEssages #1 through #6 ... How about that, where your stiry differs from Real Life (i.e. there wasn't a ...
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Simon Fairbourn
Lord.Nicholas@...
Jul 4, 2001 9:20 pm
Here is a message I am passing on from our beloved monarch in waiting at his request. OK, I've already argued this out with Phil and Mike.... I have a problem...
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Steven Fynn
steven.fynn@...
Jul 4, 2001 9:57 pm
This is the first I have heard of any proposed changes in SIG Rules, and sincerely hope that Guilds do not go down the avenue suggested of disenfranchising any...
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Helen McCarthy
helen@...
Jul 4, 2001 10:10 pm
In message <DiHq6BASB4Q7Ew2J@...>, Simon Fairbourn <Lord.Nicholas@...> writes ... Just a quick note - his Coronation is being...
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Michael Cule
mikec@...
Jul 4, 2001 10:19 pm
In message <002801c104d3$d787db20$f544fc3e@l1n4t1>, Steven Fynn <steven.fynn@...> writes ... A question: should not this go out to the Masters of Guilds...
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Mike Watkinson
Raedwulf@...
Jul 4, 2001 11:33 pm
*groan* Just what I needed. There are some bloody shoddy arguments being made here. I have no objection whatsoever to people holding differing opinions to...
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Helen McCarthy
helen@...
Jul 5, 2001 6:17 am
In message <000b01c104e1$7dc500a0$89e17bd5@default>, Mike Watkinson <Raedwulf@...> writes ... I know there's nothing worse than getting arguments to...
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Philip Allcock
PAALLCOCK@...
Jul 5, 2001 8:50 am
... I think some clarification might be useful here so people know exactly what is under discussion. <g> What I originally put in the proposed SIG Statutes...
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Taylor,Alison
ALISON.Taylor@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:29 am
[Alison] My turn! Essentially I agree with Helen/Steve/Simon. Phil proposes, amongst other things, ... [Alison] Just to be really irritating, what do you do...
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Philip Allcock
PAALLCOCK@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:09 am
[Alison] Just to be really irritating, what do you do then if the guild changes it rules for a second time? Old-Old Rules? Very Old Rules? I really don't...
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Michael Cule
mikec@...
Jul 5, 2001 7:01 pm
In message <C43AC8B3315CD211846000609457C7BB0378D251@...>, Taylor,Alison <ALISON.Taylor@...> writes ... Personally I feel that if it...
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MIKIDENNIS@...
Jul 5, 2001 8:24 pm
In a message dated 04/07/01 02:56:10 GMT Daylight Time, ... like this e-mail Sam, l get the feeling we're all living in Castle Perilous [which doesn't mean...
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Steven Fynn
steven.fynn@...
Jul 5, 2001 8:25 pm
In response to Mike Cule's suggestion Here Here!!. To go further If needed I also think that Phil's amendment to the wording regarding the status of Masters...
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MIKIDENNIS@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:00 pm
In a message dated 04/07/01 23:16:49 GMT Daylight Time, ... Opps, can't remember why that got on there anyway. Hadn't thought of that However l am not to blame...
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MIKIDENNIS@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:01 pm
In a message dated 05/07/01 09:55:40 GMT Daylight Time, PAALLCOCK@... ... Maybe so but established masters who have achieved the award under old rules...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:17 pm
... they ... rank) ... vintage ... who ... young ... That strikes me as a really excellent idea. It sorts out my Cartography problems (yes, I know it should...
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Helen McCarthy
helen@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:25 pm
In message <71.f502d0a.28762f41@...>, MIKIDENNIS@... writes ... Exactly. Don't years of actually sharing a skill with others count for ANYTHING? ... ...
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Helen McCarthy
helen@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:35 pm
In message <9i2li2+sfov@eGroups.com>, Jane Williams <jane@...> writes ... It ties in to other areas of history as well, like Sam's current ...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:50 pm
... So, just for information (so I can add it to the NMG); to what mundane year does A.I. 0 correspond? Or was it A.I. 1? ... I'd prefer to see them right next...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 5, 2001 9:50 pm
... power- ... morons ... waiting ... Well, I wouldn't put my attitude *quite* that strongly, but.... have you seen the original rules for the Cartographers?...
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Jane Williams
jane@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:01 pm
... Perilous ... I have, I think, but far too long ago. Remind me of the author, and I'll have words with the library on the subject. But speaking of books...
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Mike Watkinson
Raedwulf@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:21 pm
... changes then what can you expect but arguments >based on that partial information. Well, how about assuming you haven't got all the information & doing a...
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Mike Watkinson
Raedwulf@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:56 pm
... I think my previous suggestion over the time business would cover all of this anyway. The thing to remember is that AS is not directly related to RW (prime...
