What are the odds anyone has actually asked any of these questions? Leave me alone, I’m drinking cough syrup.
- What the Hell is a Banter Latte?
- Any coffee which lubricates conversation. When two people sit across a table from each other, particularly in a trendy coffee shop, and start to trade quips and barbs, they’re enjoying some freshly made banter lattes.
- Why is this website called Banter Latte?
- This is where my fiction lives on the web now, and I am the undisputed king of setting conversations around coffee tables. Or, you know, bars or other places where there can be beverages.
- It says I need to register to comment on posts. How do I do that?
- There’s a link at the bottom of the post to a screen where you can register. You’re going to need a username and a password, which shouldn’t be a big deal to come up with. You’re on the Internet for God’s sake. Once you have those, you can log in and comment. You can also subscribe to the comments on a given post, if you want to follow the conversation.
- Does this mean Websnark’s dead?
- No.
- Can you elaborate on that?
- Sure.
- Burns….
- Look, there’s not much to say. I love Websnark. I’m going to keep writing for Websnark. But, there’s stuff that doesn’t fit there. Right now that stuff’s been sitting on my hard drive, and it’s been hard not to leave it lie so I can update the ‘Snark. By putting it out here where the people can see it, I can help alleviate some of the drive to produce, and also actually get some creative work done.
- Why do you password protect some of the posts?
- Some of the posts are works in progress that are intended for publication. Many publishers consider posting on the internet — including posting rough drafts — to be ‘previous publication.’ On the other hand, if you have a site where people can read work that’s been protected from general consumption, so you can get feedback… that’s just really distributed workshopping. And as a result, it’s still completely unpublished.
- How do I get the password?
- There’s a thing at the top of the page that says “Request Password.” Click that and fill out the magical form of happiness!
- Do I need a different password for every one of the protected posts?
- No. One password should unlock them all, magically.
- IT’S NOT WORKING! AHHHH!
- Dude. Make sure you have cookies turned on..
- Okay, so you obviously haven’t released the protected posts under Creative Commons. What about the unprotected posts?
- Not as yet.
- Why not?
- Pissing off Cory Doctorow is fun.
- Can you elaborate on that?
- Dude. It’s a joke. I like Cory Doctorow. I also like Creative Commons. In fact, all of Websnark has had a Creative Commons license applied to it since day one. However, given the amount of stuff on here that I’m hoping to sell and the number of publishers who aren’t ‘down’ with that sort of thing yet (though that’s changing, I think), I don’t feel comfortable doing it on a broad basis on this site. However, there will likely be some stories or posts I’m willing to open up, and in those cases I’ll do it.
- Will you read my webcomic?
- You want the other website.
- How do I contact you, other than through commenting on the posts?
- Click the ‘contact’ link at the top of the page. That’ll give you an e-mail form. This will help keep my address from being flooded with spam, and that will make us all happier!
- Why do you have ads and a tip jar?
- Cat food isn’t free and gasoline prices make visiting my fiancée costly. Capitalism rocks!
- What are the rules for commenting on posts?
- For the most part, ‘don’t be a jerk.’ Don’t be abusive towards other commenters. Be moderately polite. And bear in mind this isn’t a commentary site like Websnark — you don’t have to like everything I do or kiss my ass, now or ever, but if you don’t like anything on here it’s probably best if you just stop reading.
