The thing that first hit me about Kathryn's profile is that the writting is so ... unprofessional ... and she doesn't even use capital letters. And the reply I got invited me to IM her on myspace (I think it's IM myspace she was refering to lol) I don't think she would do that - or have TIME to do that!
These might be small insignificant things but if makes me realize if she was going to have an myspace page that she would make it as professional as possable, so I agree with you Vurtgirl ...

But i'm still going to ask when I write to her lol!

You know what, those small things you are talking about, do seem quite off, especially because Kathryn or any celeb most likely would hire someone to take care of something like this, being they are strapped for time. There is no way someone they hire would make mistakes like that if they wanted to keep their job, so it definitely seems like a good tell, that, that ain't really her. (I know I would be psyched if I got a gig like that, and I would definitely not blow it with lil mistakes like that.) I just wonder what kind of person sits around creating fake accounts and pretending to be some celeb, and not only creates the account, but goes to the point of talking to people and inviting them to chat with them. I think that right there is a sign that says 'STAY AWAY', if you know what I mean.
Vurtgirl
You know, I also think it's quite disrespectful to do something like that to anyone. I don't care if they're a celeb or not, they are people too, and that's just way off. IMHO. I'm sure that Myspace does delete those accouts. It's been a while, but I remember a comment from Myspace saying just that. It's probably just a matter of time, cause there are so many of them out there. You probably can even report/write/question Myspace about the validity of the account??? May be worth a try if you really are hoping it's her, instead of getting involved with that person before you know. Although it may be fun messing with them too. Make them think you really believe them and act like a crazy fan. Ok, I'll stop now.

Alright gang - everyone who has a myspace go add "Kathryn" and bombard her with annoying *fan* msgs!! *evil laugh* Let's go Vurtgirl!!

I think i'll just ask her when I write to her and leave it at that. After talking to you all i'm practically 100% it's not her so I'm not gonna go to the trouble of reporting it to the people at Myspace.

Hey, What can I say? I'm a newbie, I had to make my mark somehow! LMAO!

Hey, I've got an idea, Vincent - Kathryn Fan (a regular member here) met her at the DVD signing, and even got to talk to her and take a pic with her. She wrote all about it in the thread called I met a member of CI, or something like that. So, you can ask V-K Fan to give you a question for Kathryn that only Kathryn would know, or take something she wrote off of the thread, like about her dress, and by her answer, you'll know. (Every once in a while I come up with a good idea) (It's not all air in there)
Vurtgirl
P.S. As far as reporting to Myspace, I think it would be cool to just email them and ask if they actually have a way for members to know if a particular 'celeb' member is real, or if they monitor in some way. You don't really have to report anyone if you don't want to, but the info would be helpful I'm sure.

That is a very good idea!! Thanks! *runs off to look for thread*

Um, vurtgirl darlin', I just hate to rain on parades, but to demonstrate just what a load of netcrap Myspace is as a bona fide celeb host, I've just become Alan Rickman, complete with a pic of Rickman.You young ladies DO know who Alan Rickman is, right? Think the villain in Die Hard, the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood. Big star, many upmarket websites, more than VDO, even.

Anyhow: It took me all of 90 seconds to complete the MySpace form, upload the celeb pic from a Vanity Fair cover story on Rickman, and get back here to report. C'mon, you guys - VDO and KE do NOT play on MySpace. A little reality, puleese. It's for kids. It's fun, I'm sure, but see well nooooooo, not for film stars who have their own websites, official or unoffical, who are not looking for friends on the net, who are mostly looking to hide out from people on the net, and whose real friends include Johnny Depp and Dick Wolf. Think private jets and limosines, and Monte Carlo and Krug champagne and bodyguards and bespoke John Lobb loafers. Do not think MySpace. Why do I feel so mean saying all this? Anyhow, if you ever decide to worship Alan Rickman, I'll put a word in 'his' ear to let you into his fabulous circle of fabulous friends on his fabulous new MySpace site. (Jeez, how do I ever pull that thing down?)

interesting.. if it is that that is cool. however i have to agree with those who say it isn't because where would they find the time.. and oh did you read the blog on her myspace? it made no sense.

Well I've sent a msg to myspace asking if they have a way of verifying if a celebrity who has a profile is the real deal.

I agree with you NoDayButToday22 - her blog didn't make any sense - that was one of the things that "tipped" me off as to thinking it is not her.

But like i said, i was just being curious. I really never thought this topic would get so much attention haha.

Oh, no, I'm not a fool, that's exactly what I said as well, bwalter, funny girl, or boy should I say. Most of them are false, but, there are actually a few, and I think they are mostly bands, that do have actual, real, myspace accounts. Like I said, they are usually referenced on the official web page of the celeb/band, and most likely run by the people they hire to manage things like this.
Anyway, there's no harm in asking the people at Myspace how to tell what's official and what's not.
I'd find their answer kinda interesting actually.
Vurtgirl
(Personally, I don't really like Myspace. I created an account there a while ago, but I rarely ever go on it after I saw what it's all about. Not really my type of thing, that's all.)

bwalter: So are you gonna keep that account now, and play Alan Rickman? I'd visit Myspace for that.

Ok, since this is Off Topic, I'm going to have an outburst. I am so mad at my computer right now/laptop, that I'd like to put my fist right through the screen, then take my bloody fist out and put it through the keyboard. Then, I'd like to take the whole thing and smash it into the wall a few times. Then drop it on the ground and stomp/kick it until it dies.
I'm so tired of it messing up. I've rigged it up/bandaged it up cause I have no money to buy a new one, but for the last couple days, since the new G/E ep aired, I've spent a few half hours writing reviews and having the computer decide to die not at the beginning, not at the middle, but right at the end when I'm ready to post. So forget the review, I'm not writing it again, and if you don't see me for a while, you know why.

Ah jeez no, vurt I'll tiptoe back over in a while a try to unregister/tear the repulsive account/ site down. Poor Alan Rickman. What a travesty.

Yes, I agree. This is definitely one of those poppy type of things that has brought down the quality of many things in this day and age. Kinda like MTV in cyberspace. It is appalling. (Please feel no disrespect to anyone who loves/likes Myspace. I guess I'm just kinda old, and I'm just not into it.)
Vurtgirl
bwalter: I like the way you wrote you're gonna try and tear down the site. I know what you meant, but for a moment there. Well, anywho, that'd be something to see.

Did anyone happen to read, on the front page of the myspace thing, where it says occupation "Kathryn" wrote that for her occupation she is a parent and a detective. Trust me, Kathryn Erbe KNOWS she is an actress and NOT a detective! Usually celebrities mention things on their sites that people don't already know also. Look at Mariska's website and Chris Meloni's site. They don't just rewrite everything we already know about them. I do not think that is her.

<cautiously poking head around corner> Okay now? I always feel better after a nice rant. Bur please don't put your fist through the laptop - not only will it hurt your hand, we won't be able to talk to you anymore!

I promise we will all still be here, waiting with bated breath (or in bwalter's case, "baited") when your computer decides to cooperate.

Yup. Even on a 30-second glance, the whole page looks like it was done by a star-struck 15 year old (or possibly an older woman with some serious issues). And granted, none of us really knows VDO, but we all have a "feel" for him - and this doesn't feel like something he would do.

You're so sweet, yeah, I needed to have an outburst. I don't usually do those anymore. I tend to have a good grip on keeping it all piled in, so that my teeth are about broken from clentching and grinding not only at night, but all through the day too. Haha. Funny, I just got one of those night guards, (well my boyfriend got it for me) you're suppose to boil it and fit it to your mouth. The pharmacist said it works good, next to getting it done profesionally by a dentist (which I don't have). So I'm going to go boil, before I become toothless. Hey, so do you still want to meet me now.
Run, run far away screaming I tell you. Mwaaahaahaahaahaa. Only kidding. I'm a sweetheart, most of the time anyway. It's hard to be all the time, you know. Anyway, I'd miss you guys too much to smash it, so I'll just have to bandage it some more. Maybe use duct tape this time.
Vurtgirl

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha, that's all I have to say.
Vurtgirl

Absolutely - and I do the same thing at work sometimes. Come home with my jaw aching. Ugh!
Hang in there, girl! It will get better eventually - and until then, you have us and Bobby Goren!

Hey TatyGirl,
Don't forget to tell us what they say, if they ever respond back to you.
Thanks,
Vurtgirl

Do you guys think we should ask Rowe to stick this under the OT thread?
No big deal, just curious.
Thanks,
Vurtfeather

I'd stick this thread under Naydi's Winchester Transfer Station, but I'm Ebnezer B.Walter, after all.

No I didn't, I'm gonna go look right now. Thanks for the heads up.
Vurtgirl

Well I love you just the way you are, so go forth and have this thread burned if it makes you happy.
Vurtgirl

For me:
babes in toyland

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(the place i'm in was either this or The Dresden Dolls..... either way, the curious uninitiated would have to adjust!)

just one more prep class! woo hooo... of course, i should have my butt in bed right now so I'll show up on time... gonna have to work on these night owl tendencies before I need to be seeing patients at seven in the morning, 5 days a week... there will be no eeeeaasing into the day on a clinical floor..

'til tomorrow!

blindly-postin' na

*heavy sigh*

I will be 20 years old in March.

For the first time in my life, I have...

Dandruff.



All those faces describe all my emotions. Hence why they are called EMOticons.

Sorry to laugh, Jordan. I'm just trying to remember being 20...
Dandruff or not, enjoy it while you can. This morning it took me three tries to get out of bed, because my body didn't want to cooperate.

Well no new msg from "Kathryn" and now news from Myspace yet. But I have heard back from Vincent-Kathryn fan. She gave me a few questions to ask "Kathryn" to see if it's really her. I'll just wait and see if I ever hear from her again - then i'll ask a question or two. If she never responds to my last msg then I'll leave it.

But I think it's safe to say it's not her *sigh for getting my hopes up*

I once saw an interview with VDO on the show "the view" and they asked him about the forum and the fans and he replyed that it was a great thing that fans could decide about an episode and that NBC could also consider what fans write for new storys. But he also said that he doesn't have much time and that he doesn't often use the pc. He said that sometimes his daughter was curious about what people were writing about her Dad and that she talked about it sometimes... So I don't think that VDO has a personal message board to talk with fans....can't even imagine that..... I think he's got a lot of other things to do...... It's sad but true!!!

LOL Well, just knowing that VDO and KE are 40 year olds makes me think they DON'T have MySpace accounts. As a 47 year old I find it more suited to younger people. My kids have accounts there and since he's turning 30 this year, my stepson has already found it much to bothersome to deal with. LOL

Oh and I checked out the Kathryn Erbe site and I have to agree it's really stupid. I seriously doubt she'd list her occupation as detective. ROFL Oh my, that was a great laugh.

HAHA oh geee ... I'm starting to feel abit stupid to have posted this topic LMAO!

I might be the first to quote myself on the board (*cough*), but I just wanted to point out that I didn't swear. I just said the four letter word that pertains to the expulsion of gas from the posterior.

Phew! I don't feel so bad now Keiko12 Thinking bout asking VDO to play golf with you? I wonder if the person who created that fake KE page has any idea the conversations / debates they've caused lol.

Taty, sweetheart, don't feel at all silly for posting this topic. It was a good question. As someone suggested, I will eventually move this into off-topic. Why? The people that created those accounts are getting exactly what they wanted - lots of attention.

Anyway, we are really happy you joined us and jumped right into contributing!

rowe

Good point, Rowe. People who spend hours of their lives trying to fool fans by making fake profiles, fake blogs, writing fake mail, etc, are probably attention grabbers who might have some psychological issues going on!

Na, you're definitely not the first to quote yourself, and I find it nice that you cared enough to clarify. I find it sooo funny how many words, that are not at all swearing, are blinked out by this site. I was going to go to OT and post a post, with a bunch of words to see which ones are blinked out and which aren't, like d'rn, or d'mn or something like that you know. Actually now that I think about it, I wonder if they have a list. They are definitely way more uptight about words than they should be. Ok, that's my two cents, or two thousand cents.
Vurtgirl
(I love your description of f-rt ).

yeah, when I was talking about VoG, I had to edit so that it read "xxx-rated" instead of the name of the industry, because that was blocked out. And of course, it's 4 letters, so people might have thought I was using an f-word, when it was a p-word that isn't even a swear word!

(and I'm a bit of a wordsmith, so if I have to circumlocute, I do it so it ends up sounding terribly pompous!)

LMAO! Very true!

That's ok, I always have dictionary.com handy, so I'll look up anything I don't understand. Like circumlocute, although dictionary.com says that word doesn't exist. They do have circumlocutory, circumlocutorily, circumlocution, and circumlocutional though. Ok, now I'm getting dizzy and developing a headache. I'll tell you though, there are quite a few regulars that are also wordsmiths, so you guys will have some fun together. I really love to read proper English, and wordsmithing, if that's a word. That's why I always have the dictionary handy. One of these days I'll get good enough to call myself a wordsmith as well SerenityPaintedDeath, then we can have fun doing wordsmith battles.
Vurtgirl

Yeah, I'm really surprised about the words that are automatically bleeped. But I think it's only because NBC wants the boards to be "safe" for kids of all ages to surf. You'll notice, I typically don't mind if our posters try to get around some of the expletives (like writing "d'mn," etc.). My feeling is that it's all in the context of the post. Only when someone's throwing around bad words in an argument with another poster, do I get my moderator panties in a bunch!

Going really off-topic here, but I guess it's okay 'cause the thread is gonna be moved to the "off-topic". I always have www.onelook.com open, it's a great dictionary search tool. I don't think "circumlocute" is a verb, but the noun "circumlocution" means ramble.

True, but then again, suicide isn't a verb you can use on its own without "commit" either, and they conjugate it often on CI!

I doubt anyone would use harsh words here though...I mean...it's a sweet bunch, don't you think?

(and wordsmith is made-up! hahahaha. Fun word though)

Oh, yeah, you can pretty much make anything into a verb! It's just a matter of time for dictionaries to have definitions for them. Talk yo you later, guys, gotta "google" some stuff now

Jordan, just remember..."this too shall pass." It's the thing I tell myself whenever I get worked up about something. It doesn't always work , at least not right away. But it's the one thing that puts my current trouble into perspective.

*hugs*

Yeah, I find it useful for comic effect, but I wouldn't use my bungled verbs or made-up words for anything serious.

You're not feeling old, are ya? Oh, please, girl, don't do that to me! My B-day is in March too, but I'm a lil past 20... OMG, I'm feeling depressed now!

Try having lice in your 30's. A kid in my son's class brought it to school with him (he came from a very nice, clean family, BTW) and infected most of the kids & their respective families. UGH talk about embarrassing - buying the nits kit at the pharmacy late at night, hoping no one I knew would see me.

Feel better?

Not trying to sound pompous myself <cough> <whips out Linguistics degree>, but "wordsmith" is no more made up than any other word, and the usage you gave was perfectly acceptable and appropriate. Likewise, "circumlocute" is a word, both in itself and as the correct reduction of "circumlocution" (both meaning "to talk around").

And may I say you have a lovely vocabulary, my dear!

I was out with friends tonight. We saw the movie "Children of Men"...amazing by the way...love Clive Owen (though parts are gory like a war movie). Anyways, in one part they mentioned New York. The first thing that came to mind was Criminal Intent.

...yeah...I need help.

Just had to tell you all...I work at a theatre (live theatre, not movie...very improv-based shows) and our new show has a character in it who's an eccentric old lady with 8 cats. My friend Kelley plays her and upon my suggestion, she's decided to name one of the cats "Detective Bobby Goren"....it's hilarious. She only refers to this cat as "Detective Bobby Goren" in full...never just "Bobby" or "Goren". I find it so funny. Just thought I'd let you all know.