User talk:Clampton

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Sondheim edits
Hi. Can't really figure out how to e-mail, so I'm trying this, from the instructions. Hey, BTW, you're nearby. I'm in Silver Spring. You know, I knew what I posted ended up looking way too POV. I was hoping someone could do something to even it out, or at least use some fragment as they saw fit to edit it. But, it could be it's best just removed. There's probably no way to get near this subject, which is odd. When a philosopher like Derrida got added to Wikipedia--in an article that was initially almost thoroughly ingorant of his philosophy and laced with some kind of superstitious hatred of him--it seemed to get worked out through a process of editing and counter-editing, though some harsh words were thrown around in the discussion. I took no part, just followed the transformation. With most major figures in the arts, one finds some balance of criticism--even though I agree that can't be the main thrust of an encyclopedia article. But this Sondheim article isn't just bio; it's sometimes just one step away from a fan site. It includes references to some individual works not having been well received, but as bio, I think it's enthusiastic to the point of crossing well into point of view--especially in the sentence that announces his "renown" as a lyricist, and one known for his ambiguity, wit, etc. I know that among theater buffs, there's a hands-off Sondheim rule, just as even the most vicious hockey players honored the hands-off Gretzky rule because his records were good for the game. But a -pedia bio of any sort needs to climb out of the confines of cultish chit-chat and place a subject of this sort in broader context. In the broader context of late 20th century humanities, Sondheim's lyrics can't reasonably be seen as even a jitter on the seismograph that measures contributions to the American language. If folk and pop singers do more with language to probe life, and even use the classical rhetorical devices of language more intelligently and nimbly, a worldwide, egalitairian, anyone-can-contribute, online encyclopedia should not present the nattering of a few folk who live on Central Park as bio, and exclude the divergent as POV. My posting didn't fit, I know, but something could have been extracted or substituted in order to temper the fervor with which Sondheim's renown, wit, and ambiguity as a lyricist were advertised yet not supported. Ticket sales are all that's necessary to support his bigness, but the arguments about his lyrical craftsmanship are not at all supported; my POV counterpoints were at least accompanied by example, brief or insufficient as it was. But I fear this is a bit hopeless. He is Sondheim, after all, official exception to the Bill of Rights. If they ever repeal the Patriot Act, I'm going to run outside and scream, "'Send in the Clowns' is not ambiguous; it's muddle-headed!!!"

Just some contextual points to ponder because you appear to be an interested and active Wiki editor.

Best,

Matt lakelachrymose@hotmail.com 151.200.44.162 12:06, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

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Famous author?
Are you the famous author, credited with writing Gardens of Imagination and Flights of Fantasy?

Jeffz.name (talk) 02:06, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure about the "famous" part, but otherwise, yes, that would be me.

Clampton (talk) 05:18, 15 July 2008 (UTC)


 * I'm glad to confirm that. I've sent email to you via the email-this-user link.  --- OtherDave (talk) 16:45, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Greetings,

On a similar note, I'm wondering if you ever authored any text adventure games for the Commodore 64?

Saltire sable (talk) 03:00, 29 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I didn't write any commercial text adventures. I did write a freeware text adventure for the C64 called "Starflight" (slightly before the EA game of the same name) that was available for download in several places and wrote a book aimed at young adult audiences on writing your own text adventures (How to Create Adventure Games - Franklin Watts, 1986).


 * Awesome! Starflight is the game I was thinking of. Pardon my absent-mindedness in taking such a ridiculously long time to remember to respond. I've sent you an email with a link that may interest you. Saltire sable (talk) 09:30, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

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Bell MT
Hey, i'm a big fan of your book "New Theory's On The Birth Of The Universe" and becoming a Wikipedia editor. do i have you'r acceptance to make a Wikipedia page on it? By the way i'm new, am i aloud to write on your wall?

(Bell MT (talk) 02:18, 25 November 2015 (UTC))

Yeah, feel free to write on my wall. Also, feel free to write articles on any of my books or on me, since last I checked there wasn't an article about me. This clearly should be remedied. ;) Clampton (talk) 13:06, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

Hey, i'm back! I way going to read "New Theories on the Dinosaurs" but, the only place I could find it was at my school library and school is over. I am a big fan of your's and am wondering if you will write anymore books. I know that you are busy with your blogs though. I also have another question, what do you think about the NSA and Edward Snowdin? Thanks

-Bell MT (Sam)

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