No-one likes being taken in

I faked something once. It was a pretty good fake, it took in lots of people. I hadn't really thought about the consequences when I did it, it just seemed like a good idea at the time.

You see, I'd been working on a short story - much of it based on real experiences and the nub of the story was a father's love for his daughter - which is something that I've found difficult to express, perhaps because it's so deeply felt and personal.

So I had this story and it was pretty good and I wanted to post it on the QOTW, but, at that time there wasn't a special place for creative writing so I posted it under an assumed name.

And when I saw the response it got, I didn't feel willing or able to tell everyone it was me, so instead, I carried on the deception. Then, when it had all died down, I just kept quiet and vowed not to do it again - except perhaps as a joke on my b3ta-birthday or April 1st.

I think I've said enough actually, except: sorry.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 10:35, 15 replies)

Just read a few of your prev QOTW answers
You got some goodies on there :) Really well written too.

Errr, what was the username? I'm curious (not to be confused with bi-curious).
( Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 10:52, closed)

You're not...
...talking about me are you, Grimsdale, you bastard!
(A Bean Countin' Man Takes off socks to count past 10, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 10:56, closed)

@Bean Counter
I had my suspicions when you first appeared. Not that you were Che, but that you were not... umm... wholly on the level. So did CHCB. Nicely - if mawkishly - pulled off!
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:02, closed)

That's very noble of you...finally coming out with your faked tale
But you're not going to make me or anyone else (I'm mentioning no names whatsoever) come clean over other screen names.


;-)
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:08, closed)

heh
suspicions confirmed, and now we have someone to blame for the rise of the grief junkie.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:17, closed)

Your forgiven just because it was a beautiful story.
I wondered why you never kept in touch.




But if you do it again, I'll hunt you down and kill you. *smile*
( girlinthehole, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:26, closed)

I know the story of which you speak
and I liked it, very well written - as we've come to expect from you.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:31, closed)

I'm back!
Sorry guys - thanks for the forgiveness.

I loves you all, honest and I won't do it again.




[crosses fingers behind back]
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 11:49, closed)

@BGB
Did you really think it was a good story? Crikey.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 12:14, closed)

Wow.
You definitely had me taken in. Very well played.

*shaking head* Definitely resonated with me a little too close to home...

EDIT: I should state here that I'm not upset to find out that I was taken in- I'm actually quite impressed!
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Fri 11 Jul 2008, 13:23, closed)

Oh, and by the way...
the character I based Manisha on is a real person. Everything was true up to the time she went to Southampton uni.

She returned to South Africa after Mandela's release with a doctorate in palliative care, and now heads up the programme for treating those dying of AIDS in South Africa.

Thank God she never got together with me! She'd probably be working at Jimmy's in Leeds.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 14:06, closed)

Well cover me in KY...

And shove me up an elephant!

That is despicable...unforgivable...

*Considers doing similar thing*

*remembers he has already*
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Fri 11 Jul 2008, 14:34, closed)

Corker!!!
"What I can commit to is to be here for you. If you ever want an anonymous 'mate' or 'father figure' to consult, advise or comfort you, then just gaz me. I'll keep checking my messages regularly and will answer."

Who's going to comfort me know????
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 15:01, closed)

You'll just have to make do with me!
'Officially a wise old man of b3ta'

With all my imperfections.


How's that Spikey?

EDIT: and anyway, I HAVE been checking in and have replied to a couple of messages too. Just cos I'm not me, doesn't mean I can't give good advice.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Fri 11 Jul 2008, 15:37, closed)

Grr! Fooled!!
Damn you Kropotkin.

vibrates with rage

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Sat 12 Jul 2008, 12:05, closed)