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[parodies]

[while so far this girl has been very careful about internet safety-- always using text or audio, never making herself identifiable on video, not revealing her real name or location-- today she's in full view of the camera, sitting on the big window seat in her bedroom and playing her guitar]

[this, of course, means that this post is completely accidental and community-caused]

[she plays a tune for a little bit, every once in a while singing unidentifiable lyrics under her breath-- but when she hits the chorus, she sings a bit louder]

'Cause you had a bad day, the comm is on crack, a new virus hits and throws your life out of whack--

-- No, that sucks.

[that's right community, she's writing a parodied song about this place; have fun with that]

[unfortunately, she seems very distracted-- she strums a few more cords, then groans and stands up, going over to stick her head out of her bedroom door and yell:]

Ma! How do you get rid of tinnicus?

[a woman's voice can be heard in the distance, somewhere else in the house:]

Tinnicus, Iz? Do you mean tinnitus? A buzzing in your ears?

[then the video cuts out]

Comments

[makewayforroze]

That sounds like it's going to be very funny.

1/2

[parodies]

[she turns around again, confused; did that voice come from her computer?]

[parodies]

[... uh-oh]

[she quickly runs back and flicks off the webcam, switching to text]

Was that filming me?

[makewayforroze]

Yes, it was. It wasn't suppose to?

[parodies]

It's not a good idea to show your picture on the internet, but I guess the cat's out of the bag now.

My mom would kill me if she knew.

[makewayforroze]

You're right, it can be dangerous, especially when you're young but it wasn't your fault. If your mom would be worried, it's still best to tell her.

[parodies]

Tell her that I got filmed by a magic internet community?

[makewayforroze]

Oh, then she isn't a member?

[parodies]

No, she's not.

[makewayforroze]

I don't suppose you would feel comfortable telling me if you needed help?

[parodies]

Maybe. It depends on what it was about.

[makewayforroze]

If something bad happens, it's okay to let me know. I'll do my best to help.

[parodies]

But I don't really know you.

[makewayforroze]

We'll change that. I always enjoy meeting new people, anyway.

I'm Roze Thomas.

[parodies]

... Izzie.

[makewayforroze]

It's very nice to meet you, Izzie.

[parodies]

I can't say my last name.

[makewayforroze]

That's alright. It's good that she's taught you to be careful.

[parodies]

Everyone learns basic internet safety where I come from.

[makewayforroze]

It's that dangerous there?

[parodies]

The internet can be dangerous everywhere if you're not responsible.

The lectures can be pretty sucky and boring if you already know it all, though.

[makewayforroze]

Has anything happened here that you're worried about?

[parodies]

No, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

[makewayforroze]

Yes, it is, when it comes to that.

[parodies]

Sometimes bad people use the internet to trick kids into meeting them, and then they kidnap and kill or molest them. People really don't worry about that here?

[makewayforroze]

I don't think it's ever happened here but I'm not telling you not to be careful.

[parodies]

You should be careful, too. Some guys on the internet are sexist sleazebags.

[makewayforroze]

There are a few dangerous people here. It is best to avoid them.

[parodies]

Do you know their names?

[makewayforroze]

There used to be a man named Envy, but he has left. Another man was willing to kill another to get his body.

...Most don't give me their names.

[parodies]

It's okay. I can be careful.

[makewayforroze]

I know you can, you're very smart.

Remember to let us know if anything happens, though.

[whitechocolate]

I love the original song but I like the parody you've come up with so far.

Are you having ear problems?

[parodies]

Tinnic-- tinnitus.

Did you really like it?

[whitechocolate]

I don't think there's a cure for it but I'm not a doctor... Maybe you should go see one if it's really bad.

I think it's awesome. When I hear the original song I'll probably end up singing your lyrics.

[parodies]

Wow. Thanks.

I still have to finish it, though.