[HPFGU-Catalogue] Re: Predictions
Barry Arrowsmith
arrowsmithbt at btconnect.com
Thu Jul 8 10:37:38 UTC 2004
>
> However, I confess, I tend to only put very slight predictions in
> either category. If something is a long, carefully analysed piece,
> that argues for some outcome or other, this seems to me to go way
> beyond 'I think x will happen in book 7'. To take an extreme example,
> is MAGIC DISHWASHER a prediction? Would it have any meaning to code
> it here?
>
>
My inclination would be
Foreshadowing and/or Dumbledore's agenda.
>
> > * Should the many TBAYs that are both interpretations of canon
> *and*
> > predictions be coded to predictions, as well? Again, this would
> allow
> > easier cross-checking.
>
>
> On the above argument, I would say no...
>
I agree. There have been quite a few TBAYs that inspired predictive
threads, so the results of TBAYers mental manglings
will get coded anyway - and the source of the theory is usually
mentioned in the post anyway.
>
> > * Do any SHIPs belong in predictions? For example, "I think
> Hermione
> > will end up with Harry when the series is over, because in
> PoA ...."
> > In some ways, most SHIPping is prediction, since the arguments
> > eventually get around to who JKR will have with whom in future
> books;
> > so perhaps the SHIP codes are sufficient here. Plus, SHIPpers be a
> > foul lot of scallywags, arrh, and must be kept apart from more
> simple
> > folk. <];)
>
>
> Yuck. Can't we leave them in the SHIP box at the end of section 2 to
> fester? I do put the occasional SHIP into the prediction section, but
> try not to overdo it.. I mean, they all go round the same triangle
> don't they? On the other hand, there is MADAM WHIPLASH... <g>
>
SHIPs - the last refuge of the terminally romantic.
Personally, I think there ought to be a mental health warning attached
to all SHIPs:-
"Caution! You are accessing an altered mind-state.
Inoculation with Essence of Elkins is strongly recommended."
>
>
> Carolyn
> Thinking of issuing Detentions to Dave and Barry for the kettle
> thread, if I can finally pick myself up the floor from laughing....I
> mean, how are we going to code *that* ? Predictions??? Flatulence?
> Flat feet..
>
> And the punishment? Well, Barry for one can do the second edit on the
> SHIP category for sure..
>
Well, if I could do a little judicious post editing while I'm at
it.... turn them into something slightly less fluffy.....
BTW - finished my current batch. Another lot please - though I'm
expecting a rush job to hit my desk any time soon, so there might be a
short delay before completion.
Barry
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