Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary

[AlunB]

FWIW I totally agree with comments regarding both writers.

Channing has a wonderful way with phrasing and pacing in his blogs. They are always a joy to read. He should definitely write more. I bet he could knock out a brilliant autobiography. I'm happy to ghost write one for him if he can't be arsed!

And Vicky is the kind of writer I want to be when I grow up. Intelligent, beautifully balanced writing full of humour, personality and depth. She's just fantastically good.

[AlunB]

Oh and I am not going to kick up a fuss about it as I enjoy reading this diary, but you can't just go round lifting entire articles from people's websites. I don't mean it's not the done thing old boy, I mean it's illegal and you could be sued for copyright infringement.

This is especially true as this is on a site run as a commercial enterprise by you.

[AndrewT]

I bet Tom wouldn't have such flagrant pilfering on his diary.

[Royal Flush]

I just caught up with your diary whilst on a funicular railway, jealous?

[outragous76]

I just caught up with your diary whilst on a funicular railway, jealous?

Longest skiing holiday ever? Your touring the alps or something?

[bobby1]

Oh and I am not going to kick up a fuss about it as I enjoy reading this diary, but you can't just go round lifting entire articles from people's websites. I don't mean it's not the done thing old boy, I mean it's illegal and you could be sued for copyright infringement.

This is especially true as this is on a site run as a commercial enterprise by you.

Tone has gone a bit quiet, do you think he has been picked up by the fuzz?

[AlunB]

I didn't grass. Honest guv.

[tikay]

Alun, am mobile right now, so excuse brevity.

I had assumed, by crediting pokerplayer.co.UK, as I took care to do for both pieces, that sufficed, and I apologise that it was, it seemed, not the case.

I'll go fetch the rope that nice chap handily readied for me.

[AlunB]

No need to apologise. I'm sure it was an honest mistake. As I say I'm not really talking about those articles, more as a general rule.

Best practice is to quote a small section (fair usage) and then link to the original author. That is not breaking any copyright laws. And it is also the right thing to do.

[AlunB]

Quoting small sections, say 100 words or so, is by far the best option all round IMO. By quoting a small section and linking everyone benefits. By taking the entire thing only you and your site benefits. By only putting a link only they benefit.

[smashedagain]

I just caught up with your diary whilst on a funicular railway, jealous?

Longest skiing holiday ever? Your touring the alps or something?

I reckon life's a holiday. Bet he can't remember the last time he needed to use a nail brush. 

Must say I am enjoying his work    on the mixed game. Enjoyed last nights episode and it seems to have gone on forever. How long did it actually take from the start of the first heat to the final hand?

[ManuelsMum]

Blimey Tone, (I always wonder if it winds you up when I call you Tone) your diary has moved on apace during my big sleep. I intended to comment on your bird pic. It's a great effort. Both in frame and in focus.

Birds are really really hard to photograph.  So don't get discouraged.  Be pleased with your efforts.

The real secret is, get closer. My bird pics are improving mainly because I am sneaking the feeders nearer to the window.

That's the hard bit for me. It's hard for a bird not to notice a near 14 stone lump, cursing as he struggles with lens covers & camera settings, trying to sneak closer.

I CAN get nice & close to the ducks & geese on the river though, as I have got some special food for them, & they approach right up close.

I walked across to the river side @ 5.30am this morning, camera in hand, like a new toy, it was lovely, but another photo fail. 

Enjoy your junket in Brussels.

Closeness win, focus fail. Sigh.

[AndrewT]

Hey Teeeeeks

Has Daniel Negraneu phoned you yet to ask to join the 'I've been banned by 2+2' club?

[kinboshi]

Today is "Budget Day".

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Any comments on what's being done to the NHS?

[MANTIS01]

Watched the Budget being delivered today. Being a Tory I hope Ed Miliband stays as leader of Labour for a long time to come. He is brilliant.