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I loved reading the recent #ThreadChallenge entries.
In fact, I'd like to highlight my #25MostLovedThreads
I'll include easy links to all, so you don't have to trawl through the original (huge) hashtag.
PS: I'm not involved in running the comp. I guess winners come out after the app is sorted.
In fact, I'd like to highlight my #25MostLovedThreads
I'll include easy links to all, so you don't have to trawl through the original (huge) hashtag.
PS: I'm not involved in running the comp. I guess winners come out after the app is sorted.
09:36 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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So firstly, thanks to the people in the picture above.
They wrote them!
And I'm just highlighting the ones that I particularly enjoyed. Your taste may vary.
Amongst the threads, most I picked are stories, some are non-fiction, some are funny.
They wrote them!
And I'm just highlighting the ones that I particularly enjoyed. Your taste may vary.
Amongst the threads, most I picked are stories, some are non-fiction, some are funny.
09:39 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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[Oh, and there's no order to these, OK? I'm just a guy with some bookmarks.]
First up, a pretty gutsy, challenging thread by @murielvieux .
She takes a stand and writes with strength and clarity.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7145412
First up, a pretty gutsy, challenging thread by @murielvieux .
She takes a stand and writes with strength and clarity.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7145412
09:43 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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At the complete opposite end of the scale (compared to the previous Spout) is this one by @voradams
Anybody who dedicates themselves to a short, anthropological study of the thematic content of Baby Got Back... is my kinda guy.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7123173
Anybody who dedicates themselves to a short, anthropological study of the thematic content of Baby Got Back... is my kinda guy.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7123173
09:45 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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One of the great benefits of the 'safer' community here on Spoutible is that people will - at times - open up.
Here's a great thread by @anthonylee about his imperfections, and the way he's tried to overcome them.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7130444
Here's a great thread by @anthonylee about his imperfections, and the way he's tried to overcome them.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7130444
09:47 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Back to narratives, and I really enjoyed this one by @jasoncornwell
A short childrens tale, done well.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7154726
A short childrens tale, done well.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7154726
09:49 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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As I mentioned earlier, I'm a writer.
And once I finally finish 'that bloody book' I'll need all the book industry tips I can find, and @klempnerjots has them here in spades.
If you've been 'working on that book'... this is for you.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7159999
And once I finally finish 'that bloody book' I'll need all the book industry tips I can find, and @klempnerjots has them here in spades.
If you've been 'working on that book'... this is for you.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7159999
09:51 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Oh look, I do enjoy absurdist comedy (for me, that's Monty Python, The Goodies, Weird Al) and I loved this thread by @jeremygable
I won't tell you anymore. Enjoy.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7213925
I won't tell you anymore. Enjoy.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7213925
09:52 PM - Jun 13, 2023
9/29
Back to non-fiction again.
I'm in Australia. My knowledge of American history is limited, so I found threads like this really fascinating.
Thanks very much to @blackmusicproject for this one.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7209154
I'm in Australia. My knowledge of American history is limited, so I found threads like this really fascinating.
Thanks very much to @blackmusicproject for this one.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7209154
09:54 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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This one was a tough read.
But thankyou very much Setxin for opening up and sharing about a pretty raw and horrific memory.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7262667
But thankyou very much Setxin for opening up and sharing about a pretty raw and horrific memory.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7262667
09:56 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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This one was a surprise.
I'd not previously heard of 'Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever' (sounds like an urban myth) but @coyotesings13 certainly opened my eyes and brought it to life for me.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7230388
I'd not previously heard of 'Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever' (sounds like an urban myth) but @coyotesings13 certainly opened my eyes and brought it to life for me.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7230388
09:58 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I'm a dad, so stories about Dads are likely to grab my attention.
@abking covers a lot of territory in her thread and is a brilliant storyteller.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7240831
@abking covers a lot of territory in her thread and is a brilliant storyteller.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7240831
09:59 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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The best non-fiction threads I came across were breathtaking in the way they took you to somewhere 'Not in Kansas no more'.
Have I been to a bar? Yes.
Have I been on the other side and seen what @innkeeperez has seen?
No way...
https://spoutible.com/thread/7259970
Have I been to a bar? Yes.
Have I been on the other side and seen what @innkeeperez has seen?
No way...
https://spoutible.com/thread/7259970
10:01 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I really enjoyed this tale by @tomjolly
Reminds me of Stephen King perhaps.
I can't give much higher praise.
Enjoy!
https://spoutible.com/thread/7366215
Reminds me of Stephen King perhaps.
I can't give much higher praise.
Enjoy!
https://spoutible.com/thread/7366215
10:02 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I'm not a massive fantasy fiction fan.
But @ehretdaryll has done well to overcome my reluctance and keep me glued to the very end.
Well done.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7442277
But @ehretdaryll has done well to overcome my reluctance and keep me glued to the very end.
Well done.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7442277
10:04 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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OK, this is a strong story with some unhappy family themes. Probably best to give you a bit of a heads up.
But I've got to say @minnie has brought a lot of pain and beauty into her writing. Thanks for sharing.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7670819
But I've got to say @minnie has brought a lot of pain and beauty into her writing. Thanks for sharing.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7670819
10:07 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Another fascinating non-fiction thread.
@qasimrashid explains about a part of U.S. history that few outside the states would ever know. I don't know if American readers would know the details either.
Powerful and interesting.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7882274
@qasimrashid explains about a part of U.S. history that few outside the states would ever know. I don't know if American readers would know the details either.
Powerful and interesting.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7882274
10:08 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Oh look!
It's a Gabe who's into retro videogames.
BUT, it's not me. It's @wolfgabe !
This is a great thread for a quick history lesson - if you're not a seasoned gamer you may surprise yourself with how interesting it is.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7284674
It's a Gabe who's into retro videogames.
BUT, it's not me. It's @wolfgabe !
This is a great thread for a quick history lesson - if you're not a seasoned gamer you may surprise yourself with how interesting it is.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7284674
10:10 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Immigration, a love story, Bill Clinton, Tom Cochrane...
It's an interesting mix here, from @wolfepnw
Great use of multimedia, and a fascinating read.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7921344
It's an interesting mix here, from @wolfepnw
Great use of multimedia, and a fascinating read.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7921344
10:12 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I doubt that I can write a better into than @deltabadhand did himself for this one.
Thanks for sharing.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7351326
Thanks for sharing.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7351326
10:13 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Another deeply personal tale, and as I said previously we're lucky that Spoutible makes this sort of thing a little more possible.
Thanks @shogan for sharing your story and feelings.
Thanks @shogan for sharing your story and feelings.
10:14 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Another true tale of imperfect family life.
@geecathy really opens up, uses multimedia to great effect and brings some really painful/disturbing elements of history to the fore.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7870232
@geecathy really opens up, uses multimedia to great effect and brings some really painful/disturbing elements of history to the fore.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7870232
10:16 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Some of these threads are about love in all it's forms.
Thankyou @april_sparkles for sharing your love story.
I do wish you and your son all the best.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7977380
Thankyou @april_sparkles for sharing your love story.
I do wish you and your son all the best.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7977380
10:19 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I love a good surprise.
Thankyou @mspixiereign for this one.
#nospoilers
https://spoutible.com/thread/8010457
Thankyou @mspixiereign for this one.
#nospoilers
https://spoutible.com/thread/8010457
10:20 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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I love writing that takes you to a specific time & place.
@jim_ciancia does all this - and more.
#BrooooomBroooooooooooooom
https://spoutible.com/thread/8005230
@jim_ciancia does all this - and more.
#BrooooomBroooooooooooooom
https://spoutible.com/thread/8005230
10:22 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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SciFi is also my jam.
Especially when it's... somewhat believable.
Nice work, @leta88
https://spoutible.com/thread/8034868
Especially when it's... somewhat believable.
Nice work, @leta88
https://spoutible.com/thread/8034868
10:23 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Well, this is it.
The last one.
And as I said, these were in completely random order.
Thankyou to @sunshines_heart for sharing a lovely, and very personal family insight.
And thanks to ALL 25 OF YOU who grabbed my attention with your great threads.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7121310
The last one.
And as I said, these were in completely random order.
Thankyou to @sunshines_heart for sharing a lovely, and very personal family insight.
And thanks to ALL 25 OF YOU who grabbed my attention with your great threads.
https://spoutible.com/thread/7121310
10:26 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Quick thankyou to the first half of my fave Thread-weavers:
@murielvieux @sunshines_heart @voradams @anthonylee @jasoncornwell @klempnerjots @jeremygable @blackmusicproject Setxin @coyotesings13 @abking @innkeeperez @tomjolly
(jump to the top of this thread and it'll all make sense)
@murielvieux @sunshines_heart @voradams @anthonylee @jasoncornwell @klempnerjots @jeremygable @blackmusicproject Setxin @coyotesings13 @abking @innkeeperez @tomjolly
(jump to the top of this thread and it'll all make sense)
10:33 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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And because it wouldn't fit...
thankyou to the 2nd half of my fave Thread-weavers:
@ehretdaryll @minnie @qasimrashid @wolfgabe @wolfepnw @deltabadhand @shogan @geecathy @april_sparkles @mspixiereign @jim_ciancia @leta88 @sunshines_heart
(jump to the top of this thread and it'll all make sense)
thankyou to the 2nd half of my fave Thread-weavers:
@ehretdaryll @minnie @qasimrashid @wolfgabe @wolfepnw @deltabadhand @shogan @geecathy @april_sparkles @mspixiereign @jim_ciancia @leta88 @sunshines_heart
(jump to the top of this thread and it'll all make sense)
10:34 PM - Jun 13, 2023