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Nominations are given out like candy.
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<p>Oooooooookay.</p>
<p>Ok now I'm catching on. No sarcasm. No idioms. No exaggeration. No jokes.</p>
<p>Sorry about the confusion. There should really be a "thread rules" page with the aforementioned.</p>
<p>Let me clarify one more time.</p>
<p>I realize this. Basically, what I was saying is that it's easier to obtain a nomination from a MOC than it is to actually get into the Academy. Again, it's not necessarily EASY to obtain a nomination. But that's definitely not the end of the road. There's still a lot of work and plugging away and dedication needed to actually get there.</p>
<p>I understand that it's not literally like candy. I realize the distinct differences between hard-candy and congressional nominations.</p>
<p>No, usnso, that's NOT it. It's, "No answering serious questions with jokes that make you look like an idiot with an axe to grind."</p>
<p>I don't want to be harsh, but you seriously need to grow up, and fast. People joke here all the time, but they know when to and how. In this case, you failed on both counts.</p>
<p>Now be a grownup, take the feedback, and learn from it.</p>
<p>Yes I realize this. However, I did not need the bashing from Wheelah44, cadetmom, and Zaphod. I never make the same mistake twice. I always learn from it the first time. Thus, I don't need to be called on the mistakes by multiple people.</p>
<p>It won't happen again. Thank you for the criticism. <grows up="" at="" record="" speed=""></grows></p>
<p>Now, please let this topic die. It was a mistake. Thank you for your understanding.</p>
<p>usnso, you're very young aren't you. This is a sharing information kind of forum not an aol chat room. Everyone wants you here, just settle down some. Besides jokes are only on Thursdays. Pirate Day is always on Friday. Get in the groove! </p>
<p>Just sayin', settle down a little is all. You don't need to respond to every post.</p>
<p>P.S. No coffee for you after 6 pm! ;)</p>