> > http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/fantasy/threads/36567
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> > Even before I opened the thread, I knew it would be a link back to Rinkworks. I enjoy browsing the Fantasy forum at NaNoWriMo because it's what I normally write, so I was entertained to see it posted there this year. :)
> >
> > Penalty"halfway to the finish line!"shot
>
> Hey, great job on reaching the half-way mark! NaNoWriMo is a great event. I've never done it (I don't think my writing works that way), but I always enjoy seeing people take it on and hearing how they're doing.
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> Anyway, I'm impressed that the people in that thread generally seemed to get that the exam was a joke. I've seen threads about it in other places where over half the people are all up in arms and offended and convinced we're just bitter people doing our best to discourage aspiring writers.

Yes, it's great people saw it for the joke that it is. One person posted about how it discourages writers, but others pointed out that it is just meant to be funny. And really, if you failed the exam, who cares? At least you've written something you enjoy!

Penalty"over 30k now!"shot