An "Instant" Hub Challenge... Up For It?

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Hey Hub Writers,
   
   Come join the fun.... Instant Hub Challenge Time!
   
   (a) write a one hub in 30 minutes(cannot be one already written)
   (b) write about any topic(except poetry-too short(easy))
   (c) hit publish
   
   I'll read it and comment....
   
   Would like 5 total(4 including myself).
   
   (d) edit at a later time.
   
   Come get your juices flowing....

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   Website Examinerposted 13 years ago

   Hey there Cagsil. Are you adding some new caveats since the last time? None already written (cheating, you mean), no poetry?

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Poetry is too small. It takes what 5 minutes to write a poetry hub. Come on, get real. As for not written already is because it is suppose to be INSTANT not posting something you have waiting to publish or barely need to finish.
      
      Where is the creativity in that?

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         Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         No creativity whatsoever, I'd have to agree.

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            The "instant" part is all about consciously fluid writing.

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   Website Examinerposted 13 years ago

   Touché

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   Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

   So are you two pansies playing or what? Gotta start in next 5 minutes though.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hey Spacey, I cannot start in the next 5 minutes, unless I have more people taking part....
      
      I could start at 5 pm (EST), providing enough people.

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   jenblacksheepposted 13 years ago

   Hey Cags, not taking part but felt I should point out that "5 total" is not 4 including you ... it's 5 including you. It's 4 excluding you!

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for correcting my mistake Jen.

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         jenblacksheepposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Not a problem
         
         I'm the Friendly Neighbourhood Grammar Control!

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Why would he want to exclude himself? He is excluding himself from being included in the number 4, is what it means).

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         Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It was poor wording on my part.

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   Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

   Sorry W.E. I was only being playful - not meaning to offend.
   
   Is 5pm EST in one hour? I really haven't figured out this time difference. I haven't got the stamina to stay up that late - so it is me that is the pansy
   
   I hope you find enough challengers. I should probably stop churning out fast trashy crap and turn my attention back to my Masterplan anyway - Cagsil, you have taught me so much, like how to do funky smilies but I'm also blaming you for my total lack of focus

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      No, It is right now. It is 5pm right this second.
      
      The choice is yours, if you feel it's hampering your focus, then do not take part.

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Now that you mention pansies, I have already been in one of these contests about a week ago. How about you?

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         Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Actually Spacey started a little late on the last challenge and finished 40 minutes later.

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            Spacey Graceyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Cagsil - you must like me stalking you otherwisde you wouldn't keep being so kind to me
            
            And I started the last challenge late - and finished even later - if you knew me in real life, that is soooo me.

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               Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Stalking you? No. I am usually kind.
               
               But, at least you finished and have a new hub. That's all that matters.

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   Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

   Hey Jen - never ever look at my hubs, or forum posts - my grammar is pants!

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      jenblacksheepposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's appalling for someone on a writing website!

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   Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

   I know - I've filed it under 'must try harder'.

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      jenblacksheepposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Haha, I'm glad to hear that. You've only been here 2 months and you already have over 100 hubs. How do you manage that?

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         Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Lots of writing.

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   Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

   Nope - I'm wimping out - you lot are way too feisty for me tonight. Laptop also running out of juice and cannot be bothered to get up and get the charger
   
   Will check thread in the morning so I can have a read of your new hubs. I love reading what you can do in 30 minutes.

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    Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

    I type fast - and they really do not represent what I plan on doing. I just learn better by doing. So I read about different techniques of keyword research and tried them out - mixed in some different ways of doing backlinking - just did a few cheeky random hubs. I wanted to have a large number to fiddle about with while I am learning. Want to start at it properly in Sept when youngest sprog starts preschool 5 days a week. Until then just messing about, learning and reading. And watching every single Amazon sale with great excitement.

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       jenblacksheepposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I haven't sold anything on Amazon since Christmas I found some really expensive things from Amazon to put on my hubs today. Will be mega excited if they sell.
       
       Spacey, I just noticed that you're from Essex. I grew up in Essex, only moved away a few months ago.

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    Tenerife Islanderposted 13 years ago

    Yes, I am up for it as I was just about to do another hub but hadn't decided what on yet! OK, I have just thought of what I am going to do and it will be ready within the next 30 minutes!

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You have to start when everyone else starts. You cannot start before hand.
       
       When I have 5 people in all, then we will pick a time to start, and we'll start.

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    Spacey Graceyposted 13 years ago

    Nope - I was saying I was stalking you, not the other way round. Although I don't mind if you wanna stalk me. I am terribly shallow and vain so a HP stalker would be wonderful thanks.
    
    Anyway - I should've just taken the challenge instead of chatting on this forum!
    
    Good luck - gonna check up the hubs in the morning.

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You stalking me?
       
       You go get some sleep.. Read tomorrow..

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    Precious Williamsposted 13 years ago

    Can't work out whether we're still open for business on this one.  It's 10.30pm in the UK so I am a bit muddle headed.  Anyway, I haven't written anything to day - so I'd like to join  in if you run it.

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Cool Precious....nice to see you again. Hope you're alright.

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          Precious Williamsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hi Cagsil.  I'm fine thanks.  Hope you're okay.  Someone must be lurking tonight/this morning/afternoon somewhere!

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I am doing good enough to be doing a challenge. So, that must be a good thing. And, yes there are always people lurking about.

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Okay, so who is IN on this?
    
    Precious - Yes
    Myself - Yes
    Website Examiner - ?
    Spacey Gracey - ? Still here?
    Tenerife Islander - Might already be writing???? Hope not.
    
    
    Anyone else?

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    SHADESBREATH.....I know you're lurking about.....come on

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       What's up Mrs. Ohma?

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    The sky. Taxes. Gas Prices.

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       And you put a smiley face on it, meaning you're happy with it?

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          Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          The topic today seems to be smart ass hubbers I was happy to finally find something I can be relatively good at.

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Good to know. I'll have to remember that, not that I didn't already know, just forgot.

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    short term memory loos is a sure sine of senility. (or to many drugs)

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I think you're doing too many drugs.

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          Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Not a one today not even an aspirin!

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Oh, so your detoxing because of the lack of drugs. I get it now.

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                Ohmaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                

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                   Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Figured you would find that funny.

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    Tenerife Islanderposted 13 years ago

    OK, mine is done and published! How's that?

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well, at least you wrote a new hub. Congrats.
       
       Unfortunately, you don't follow rules too well. Glad you have a new hub though.

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Oh well, I guess it is time to let this thread die. It has been over 110 minutes and apparently not enough people to take part.
    
    Have a great day people.

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    Tenerife Islanderposted 13 years ago

    Damn! I thought I had better get on with it and was bearing in mind it had to be done in 30 minutes so instead of checking back to see anything further regarding rules I got cracking!

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    travelespressoposted 13 years ago

    Hey Cags....you still interested in doing this!
    
    It's only 6am here in my part of the world but I'm keen if there are a few others around.  I missed your call yesterday (night here) because I was working. 
    
    Anyway....I'm a starter - keen to kick my brain into gear on this lovely morning!

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    Aficionadaposted 13 years ago

    Cagsil: Just a couple of little questions - Didn't you post the same forum topic with the same title yesterday?  How were you able to get today's time stamp on it (with the same title)?  Is it an altogether new forum that you were able to give the same name as yesterday's?
    
    Do you provide the topic or is it open topic?  I'm not up for this just yet, but maybe in the future.
    
    I have been wondering if you take into account the time zones of the world when you post these challenges; but after struggling with a world time-zone map for awhile, I think you probably have!  Have you ever asked those people who are interested in this challenge to tell you what time in GMT would work best for them?

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Not the same title, but for the same reason.
       Did you read the beginning of this thread?
       No, time is irrelevant. Those who want to take part when one is posted takes part. Those who are not on at the time, should not feel as though they missed something.
       
       It's a simple 30 minute challenge and not everyone can write a hub in 30 minutes, so regardless one would have to figure out if they could do it, before they try to do it for the first time.
       
       Anyone can start a thread of their own about it, if they so choose, if they feel inspired to write that badly? I mean, where is the creativity one is to have. I understand the time zone difference and I shouldn't feel bad because people cannot take part. Those who are online at the time, can choose whether or not, they choose to take part. If not, their loss.
       
       It's all about the consciously fluid results that come from doing it.

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          Aficionadaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          
          
          You're right - their loss.  And maybe it's something I can try on my own, so that I can experience the "consciously fluid results that come from doing it."  I guess I have felt bad on your behalf because I think it's a terrific idea, and I've been sorry that in the times I've seen it posted there have seemed to be so few takers.  But I think maybe you have posted it more often than I have seen, and since you don't feel bad I guess I won't either.  Cheers.

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Cheers.

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    travelespressoposted 13 years ago

    Hello Cags
    I didn't get a response from this this morning when I said I was keen to participate.  Then I lost the power and 6 hours later I have power again!   
    
    Sounds as though you didn't have any more starters so I'll look out for it next time.
    
    BTW - I don't understand some of the negative comments in this thread!!!  You are doing a great job and as you say - if we're around and have the time we can give it a go!

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Hey Travelespresso, Thank you for the kind words and I'm sorry we were unable to get a chance to do one. I had a thought rattling around in my head most of the day and finally put it into a hub.
    
    I have not published it, but I do plan on it. Since it wasn't part of the challenge, I don't have to publish it right away.
    
    Some people have the courage do it on the spot and then make adjustments later. I guess that is what is being missed on it to begin with.
    
    At least there would be a new hub made. It might even be fun for some, but unless they try it once at least, they will never know.
    
    I'll catch up with you some other time. It would be a pleasure. I'm turning in for tonight. You take care and try to have fun.

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       travelespressoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Nite nite!

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