Three Square Meals Ch. 175 (Placeholder)
Added 2024-07-01 03:45:41 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
I know you guys hate placeholders, and I keep promising to catch up, then failing to deliver.
June was a disaster, with the debilitating health issues I described, which ruined all my plans to catch up on the backlog. The antibiotics seem to have worked though and I feel much better now, so I hope to be able to finally repay you for your support.
Thank you for your continued patronage, I really do appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Tefler
Comments
To limit the number of times you can be charged per month before the end of the year to take care of that pesky second placeholder. Go to Membership -> Edit -> Payment Amount -> Set Monthly Limit and enter "1".
Tom Ray
2024-12-22 11:05:38 +0000 UTCThe point of extra weapons wasn’t to point out problems but allow Dana’s first improvement beyond progenitor standard armaments to end the fight early. . None of the other army’s have this ability and Gal was surprised by Dana. Twenty robots turning the progenitor into confetti quicker than he can heal himself was the idea. Full auto for as long as necessary. Catching him at normal size means you don’t need the Valkyrie. The problem with finding a way to quickly end the battle is we wouldn’t get to enjoy well written battles. They knew the sword drained power from Rachel. We’ll soon find out if he learned more during the battle. Perhaps reuniting with Jess and Rahn will give him access to a remaining library. The sword is part of defeating X and discovering its ability will fill future pages.
20 ton
2024-08-03 15:03:21 +0000 UTCHey David, see Andrew's comment above or my own comments below, ... ;-) ttfn
Michael56Smith
2024-07-30 09:31:27 +0000 UTCAll I see is John making the other Prog bleed, and then the chapter 169 Alyssa is groaning and so is John. When did the Prog counterattack?? It’s not in 168??
David B
2024-07-29 16:20:32 +0000 UTCRegards John's Rune-Sword, .... It is an interesting artifact gifted to John from all the Citadel of Knowledge info that Rahn'hagon preloaded into embryo John's tiny brain, ... this incredible weapon was apparently designed by the remaining few Kyth'faren at the time of the Library being made, .... It can drain psychic power as it did with Rachel on Arcadia, and it burns those that should never touch it, ... and it acts as an Eldritch Focus tool, ... it likely has many other features that John has yet to discover, .... ;-) ttfn
Michael56Smith
2024-07-20 00:42:57 +0000 UTCYeah, they never learned, .... Overheating has been a problem for many of the earlier chapters, .... Dana could've easily whipped up a float-behind armored cart capable of carrying a dozen or so extra weapons and ammo, .... That would've been awesome that time when they spent a few horrible hours saving Niskera from all those Bugs, .... --- and a field Med-kit with a few pints of John's eldritch cum packed away in it too, ... ;-) ttfn
Michael56Smith
2024-07-15 02:10:34 +0000 UTCHe could but we need an understanding of how the sword works. A quick kill would have been 20 bots with runic penatrators at the park full auto with a back up rifle for overheating.
20 ton
2024-07-10 21:11:21 +0000 UTC@Gky Finally, a comment from you that I can appreciate. Subtle dig, more clever than bitchy. Just a hint of sarcasm. Well done.
Florida Reader
2024-07-07 22:07:15 +0000 UTCOh wow, Jim. It looks like I hit too close to home. So, wait—it is your mother? Or your sister? I mean, you are really rattled. Your spelling went out the window. You can tell us there is no shame here. Have you been diddling your brother? Your dog? Inquiring minds want to know, Jim. I have to say; you are the most spirited little man trapped in the body of a whiny little bitch that I have ever encountered. Do I need to worry about you, Jim? Have you been fantasizing about my dick and how "big and hard" (your words) it gets? I need to set boundaries here, Jimmy. I can tell I need to let you down firmly but gently: Dearest James. Please understand that despite your flattering ovations, I am not attracted to the male gender (biological or otherwise), even if they are trapped in the body of a whiny little bitch. You are not my type. -- Kisses. Florida Reader
Florida Reader
2024-07-07 22:00:22 +0000 UTCYou're a very special kind of lamphrey fish FR. You've proven this time and again. Keep suckling that anus, buddy. We're rooting for you.
Gky
2024-07-07 05:07:03 +0000 UTCYou must amaze yourself daily.
Gky
2024-07-07 05:05:33 +0000 UTCI'm not whining. I've just sacrificed my firstborn to Satan so Tefler will be healed. I'm doing my part.
Gky
2024-07-07 05:04:19 +0000 UTCEstablished eh why because your dumbass fingers typed it fuck you dickless bitch send me your address fella let’s see how big and hard you are then fuckin ameba brain.
Jim lynch
2024-07-07 01:18:26 +0000 UTCI never cared what he said lol
Daniel Watkins
2024-07-06 00:08:37 +0000 UTC@Gky and @Jim Lynch Lampreys typically do not attach themselves to anuses. They are pretty amazing creatures. But you are not interested in such things: you think you are clever only to betray your fantastic level of ignorance. What concerns me is that you somehow are worried so much about whether I enjoy anal sex in its many varied forms. That would imply that you are somehow overly concerned about such things. I understand Jim Lynch being fixated on such things, as we have already established in prior comments on previous posts how much of a submissive little bitch he is and how much he rather enjoys abuse (I shouldn't poke fun, after all -- who are any of us to judge Jim's sexual preferences?). My more considerable concern is the level of projection the two of you display and your astonishing stupidity. I pray that neither of you has contributed to the gene pool. Your incessant comments prove that neither of you has the intelligence or moral fortitude to know how to support or raise children responsibly with any hope of providing intelligent guidance. Each of you can control your level of contribution to Tefler. But instead of exercising it, you whine and bitch, and accuse others of being ass-kissers (again, projection?). It may be true that you are too stupid to control your level of contribution, and for that, we should all be sad for you (personally, I am not, because you are both mean-spirited assholes). If you are not that stupid (a proposition for which there is no evidence thus far), it must just be just sport for you to poke fun and bitch while continuing to support Tefler. This only reveals how disingenuous you are and how wholly without integrity you are while you complain about the integrity of others. In any event, go fuck yourselves or each other. I doubt anyone else would enjoy the task. Should someone tell you that they do, please consider how much you pay them.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 23:38:13 +0000 UTCDaniel, you are awesome. Don't let Evilebob and his tiny little brain bother you.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 23:08:59 +0000 UTCAfter looking at all the complainers, I think I’m gonna up my tier. When I subbed the first time, I had less capital than now. Time to up my game. Damn crybabies are acting like he’s GRRM or Rothfus.
Nate
2024-07-05 23:03:29 +0000 UTCThe definition of insanity is continuing to complain about something you have 100% control over. You easily can limit your contributions or simply quit your patronage and come back when their are additional posts.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 22:59:51 +0000 UTCYou are fantastic, Antoine. You choose to contribute and know what you are doing (unlike some folks who can't seem to stop whining).
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 22:58:18 +0000 UTCI wish the whiners were gone, Nate. But I am encouraged by supporters such as yourself, who choose to continue to support Tefler and this story without whining and bitching. Continue being awesome.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 22:56:53 +0000 UTCJay, you are truly a prince among supporters. Thank you for being a supporter and not whining like some of the morons in these comments.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 22:55:16 +0000 UTCDavid, you are awesome. I note that it is your choice here to continue contributing in the manner you do. I appreciate that you do not whine about it.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 22:54:23 +0000 UTCAmen Bro, ... ;-) ttfn
Michael56Smith
2024-07-05 21:40:04 +0000 UTC@Michael56Smith You know me better, Michael. Of course, I will continue supporting Tefler at my chosen level. I have been a $10 contributor per post for years, and this past year, I have limited my contributions to a set number of posts each month. When he gets caught up (not if), I will go back to a per-post subscription basis. Anyone with an ounce of brains could similarly limit their contributions to a controllable level. Or they could take other steps, such as leaving as patrons and coming back when there are new posts. But they can't seem to help themselves. They need to whine and moan about the unfairness of their patronage, littering the comments with their poorly written and ill-thought posts. I just get tired of all the idiots who cry havoc so pathetically. They do not contribute to the chat by either correcting typos or providing thoughtful commentary on the story. Instead, they complain ... incessantly and all too predictably. At this point, they are just impotent little submissive bitches with nothing to live for other than their whining. You and I have tried to steer them to the light over the last several years. I am finished with that. I just want to taunt them until they cry like the whiny little fuckers that they are. Can I get an amen, brother?
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 20:33:39 +0000 UTCI'm game. I will pop over and read your work.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 20:19:28 +0000 UTC@JerrySeeger I support Tefler to the level I choose. I am not unhappy with Tefler's writing, and I am looking forward to its continued development. I have no doubt that Tefler would prefer to approach things differently, but he finds himself in a bit of a pickle. I get that, yet I still choose to support him. What I find disingenuous is that everyone knows we are where we are, and everyone has the choice to continue supporting Tefler or leave. For that matter, they could contribute to him by leaving one month and returning when they see that there is another. post. The disingenuous part is that they stay and bitch in the comments incessantly like pathetic little morons, pontificating about morality and theft and whatnot. Such little minds. It is almost as if they do not have lives apart from bitching in comments. Like trolls, they attempt to make others miserable instead of learning to find something worthwhile to spend their time at. At this point, if you haven't figured out how to control the amount of money you choose to donate to Tefler, you are an idiot -- and you are to blame for your misery. You cannot be considered ignorant any longer, and you cannot continue to be considered a victim, although you raise the heavens with your pathetic cries. Instead, you are a willing participant in your own misery; to that end, you are just plain stupid. So yes, Jerry, I am more intelligent than you. If this post offends you, perhaps you should consider that it applies fully to you and learn from your smallness.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 20:19:03 +0000 UTCI think you are fixated on your wife/cousin/brother/mother/dog, Jim. We have already established this. And your anal fixation is amazing. The level of projection you engage in is well above average for such a whiny little bitch. My guess is that you were severely dominated by a very large woman early in your life and subjected to many years of feeling small and insignificant. You clearly are not comfortable in your own skin, causing you to lash out with your little pathetic thoughts. Please go back to whatever dom that has you under his thumb.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 20:04:52 +0000 UTCFair, but since we all know that is what he does, why are we still bitching about it??? I mean seriously.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 20:00:46 +0000 UTCYou could avoid paying for additional placeholders if a) you leave and quit bitching; or, b) you restrict the number of posts Tefler can charge you per month. Please look at your account options. But, if you are like Evilebob, you will just bitch and make snide comments while you continue to pay. Some people have to bitch and feel superior like that. Others prefer to wait for new chapters while supporting Tefler one month at a time.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 19:57:19 +0000 UTCNever mad, just amazed at complete ignorance and poor thinking.
Florida Reader
2024-07-05 19:52:28 +0000 UTCHow’s your wife/cousin Florida man
Jim lynch
2024-07-05 09:37:36 +0000 UTCIt’s not just his anus he’s stuck to buddy
Jim lynch
2024-07-05 09:37:01 +0000 UTC-- Let's see, you guys all want more of the TSM story, yet you really do not want to support the story's Author during his difficult times, ... Humm, well, you just give up on the story and go away, .... (maybe you could check back in a couple of years) -- Or you could be a bit of an Asshat and keep making negative comments, and also to keep trying to tell him what he should really be doing, ... I bet he really like those kinds of comments, .... -- Thanks ever so much, ... ;-( ttfn
Michael56Smith
2024-07-05 08:55:10 +0000 UTCOMG -- It's Florida Reader! The guy who is lamphrey-fished to Tefler's anus!!!
Gky
2024-07-05 02:56:31 +0000 UTCDam I like reading your story keep it up cat girls and all
Newnotsure
2024-07-05 00:29:33 +0000 UTCTo paraphrase: If you were smarter, you would have figured out how to pay less for future chapters. But your clever strategy reduces the future value of chapters to the author, just like the other strategies you find so offensive. You feel yourself to be a monthly supporter — good on you. I feel that way, too. But Tefler himself proposed the deal that he is selling chapters, and you can't get cheesed at people who accepted the bargain on those terms, and expect those terms to be honored.
Jerry Seeger
2024-07-04 23:46:00 +0000 UTCI switched my limit to once a month a year ago, the issue is Tefler is using Patreon like an ATM whenever he needs cash he issues a placeholder. If he switched to a monthly subscription plan he could get a monthly draw and wouldn’t have to over promise chapters he’ll never be able to catch up to.
Amathew2
2024-07-04 23:19:10 +0000 UTCOMG -- It is whiney little bitch Jim Lynch!!!! You fixate on sucking cock, Jim. What is that about?
Florida Reader
2024-07-04 23:10:18 +0000 UTCTurns out you could switch to monthly by limiting the number of times Tefler can charge you to once per month. But, maybe you prefer bitching.
Florida Reader
2024-07-04 23:08:41 +0000 UTCDear Florida Reader, I have been a loyal supporter of Tefier for over five years, and I plan to continue supporting him in the future. Your expertise in words is something I greatly admire, and I would love to have your input on my latest project. Currently, I am working on chapter 89 of "The Adventures of Tim Bodge" and could use some guidance. If you have a moment, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a look at my work on Patreon (patreon.com/user?u=24811645) and provide me with any feedback or pointers you may have. Your insights are invaluable to me, and I believe that your talent for storytelling could greatly benefit my writing. Thank you for considering my request, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. You can check it out,I have posted it in docx, epub, and pdf. Warm regards, The Adventures of Tim Bodge is now available in three forms to appeal to a broad audience. In DOCX, you can enjoy Tim's intriguing travels. EPUBs make e-reading or app use more immersive. The Portable Document Format (PDF) retains the original document's layout and typography for proper referencing and printing. Enjoy Tim Bodge's amazing escapades in the format that matches your reading habits. Check it out @ Patreon.com/user?u=24811645 One of the Chester's.
THodge
2024-07-03 14:18:01 +0000 UTCDon't be mad brah, you have accepted to be a willing participant. So be a good little piggie and oink for me. Or be mad, lol. It's all good.
Evilebob
2024-07-03 13:02:42 +0000 UTCSo clever of you to use a placeholder. And by clever, I mean that since you obviously haven't figured out how to limit your donations to Tefler to once per month, you must really be as stupid as you write. Keep whining and potificating, Bobby. Oh -- did I resort to personal attacks. How reptilian of me. Logic does not work for idiots such as yourself, so I guess I will just continue to chuckle at how abused you claim to be, all the while continuing to scream for voluntarily continuing to donate to Tefler. Thank you for your support, dumbass.
Florida Reader
2024-07-03 06:45:38 +0000 UTCYou somehow fail to understand what it means to be a patron. Nevertheless, please accept my placeholder conclusively proving you to be an ignorant, whining little bitch of a moron.
Florida Reader
2024-07-03 06:41:48 +0000 UTCAmidst your ramblings your missing the category of months where no chapters are completed or are incomplete but still billed for 'partial' release plus more placeholders. Aside from that you kinda missed the point of 'willing' involuntary patronage which is essentially exactly as you described your 'smart' situation. You are 'willing' in that you chose to subscribe to the minimum level to prevent overbilling. It is involuntary because you do not get to 'choose' the date or time or even amount of donations you would like to 'give'. If the money is 'taken' then how can it be considered a donation? I see you talk about drama and high school but the adult thing to do would be to offer a donation medium where all these oh so generous souls could directly donate to the poor suffering health of this author freely, but no channel has been offered. If you are so generous(or not) why are you not able to donate directly to him? Why does he have to use exploitive patreon post billing rather than just providing a donation medium? But no, you totally got a handle on things I'm sure.
Evilebob
2024-07-03 05:29:11 +0000 UTCSo following the logic here I'm going to attempt to paraphrase in my own words... You have 'discovered' a way to prevent Tefler's exploitive use of double charging from affecting you and because of that you feel that: a) You represent the opinion of all others who have also implemented this billing change to support the author yet prevent double exploitation. b) not only do you represent but you somehow know exactly how many individuals have adjusted their billing as such... or just feel like you do. c) regardless of whether or not people have adjusted their billing per your recommendation, you firmly believe they should not voice their opinions regarding the author's business practices d) ***Placeholder*** I have a really good one intended for here, but it's not finished yet. Just expect it to be better than any response you might have, but keep checking back later for it when I get back to updating it. It's so good, like you wouldn't believe. I guess if I made any point what so ever it's just that whether you choose the 1 month limitation method or the cancel and re-subscribe later method to avoid being a happy little piggie bank for Tef, it's just odd that your main point to advocate is not to voice your opinion but rather just quietly bend over and accept the behavior as it is given to you. This post was supported by placeholders and no risk piggie banks.
Evilebob
2024-07-03 04:41:40 +0000 UTCDear Evilbob. I believe Daniel Watkins is not concerned about what you claim is involuntary patronage. At this point, if you are paying for more than one post per month AND you are still bitching -- then you are an idiot, or you just love bitching and taking it up your ass. I don't think it would be fair to say that your contributions constitute "involuntary patronage" any longer. I think there are three types of people who are Tefler subscribers: 1) The majority either gladly support Tefler no matter the number of placeholders or have smartly figured out how to limit their contributions to one or two monthly posts (as actual chapters or placeholders). They tend not to bitch, they laugh at you, and they would rather have Tefler continue writing and ignore the stupidity of the whining little bitches in the comments; 2) Supporters who really don't give a fuck and just support Tefler; and, 3) Subscribers who spend their time bitching, moaning, and complaining in shock, horror, and alarm that "OH MY GOD, I GOT CHARGED AGAIN FOR A PLACEHOLDER." At this point, such subscribers are just fucking morons. You are dangerously close to falling into this category. Let me explain: if you want to remain a subscriber and get whatever posts and updates from Tefler when they come out, you must continue contributing. This is axiomatic. You can CHOOSE how much to contribute by limiting your contributions to a maximum number of monthly posts you will pay for (like, I don't know -- ONE MAYBE????). If you haven't done so by now, you want to be charged for more than one post per month, you do not mind being charged for more than one post per month, or you are just a completely clueless moron. So, suppose you are in the first two categories. In that case, your comments are spent encouraging Tefler, commenting on the story, or trying to make sense of the whiney little bitches (lesson learned -- bitches are just bitches, you will never succeed at understanding them). However, if you are in the whiney, bitching, and moronic third category, please either quit your patronage or limit your contribution to once a month so you can retain your ability to follow comments and see any updates Tefler posts, including new content as they are posted. At this point, your continual whining is just prima facia evidence of your stupidity, bitchiness, and general lack of any life that is worth living. This post is sponsored by patrons who care about this story and support Tefler in the manner they see fit without whining, bitching, and behaving like high school drama queens.
Florida Reader
2024-07-03 04:26:45 +0000 UTC@Chester Hodge, who writes, "Chester: $7090.00 is right for the placeholder. But there are a total of seven placeholders. That totals $49,630. he is ahead." Chester is responding to @Chester Orland who is also whining and bitching and moaning. So, TO BOTH CHESTERS: Chesters, you ignorant sluts. Neither of you calculate correctly because you assume EVERY post in a given month can result in a charge. This may be the case for you because of your ignorance and failure to take control of your lives. However, this is not the case for the majority of Teflers supporters, who happen to be intelligent and do not spend their time whining, bitching, and moaning. Let me break it down for you. For a first placeholder in a given month, Tefler gets $7090. However, many people who have a brain and spend little time bitching unceasingly in comments have used the feature in Patreon to limit the number of posts they will pay for in a given month. For example, I currently pay for one post a month. Tefler has posted two placeholders or a chapter and a placeholder in a month. I only pay for one per month -- so I am not affected by additional placeholders. May other intelligent supporters do precisely as I do. I have no problem supporting Tefler with what is, in effect, a monthly contribution. So, because there happen to be many intelligent people who are Tefler supporters and are happily not bitching, Tefler does not get $7090 for each post in a month. He gets $7090 for his first charged post in a given month. Thereafter, he only gets additional money from idiots who spend most of their time bitching on this forum. Thank you for supporting Tefler. My guess is he is getting $7090 per month plus less than $3000 per each additional post charged in a month from idiots who spend most of their time whining and bitching (and some people who have chosen to support up to 2 posts per month). If he did a third charged post in a given month, I would guess that he is only getting money at that point from idiots, losers, and whiners. Chesters, you are both foolish people. Please update your calculations. I think you will find that a) you both are idiots and whiners (and most likely losers) and b) you are incorrect. This post was supported by Patreons who are tired of morons and idiots. Have a good day.
Florida Reader
2024-07-03 03:50:10 +0000 UTC...comes with a side order of two extra placeholders.
Evilebob
2024-07-02 23:21:36 +0000 UTCHold your breath while you wait. We'll let you know how that turns out.
Wraths Child
2024-07-02 22:13:09 +0000 UTCLess than half a chapter each month for past two months while precharging for four....hole is getting pretty deep. Hope he releases rest of 169 on 7/31 11:55 pm so I can read a full chapter for a change....
Keepit simple
2024-07-02 03:29:43 +0000 UTCHe is releasing less than half a chapter per month and precharging for two. The lying about catching up is worse than the $2 he is charging me each month....definition of insanity is believing he is going to "catch up" on all the precharges.
Keepit simple
2024-07-02 03:24:04 +0000 UTCChester: $7090.00 is right for the placeholder. But there are a total of seven placeholders. That totals $49,630. he is ahead.
Chester Hodge
2024-07-01 22:28:00 +0000 UTCI've been giving $5 per chapter since 2017. You currently owe me $40 in chapters. Sorry for your health problems, but per Patreon you earn $7090 per chapter. Another two placeholders this month is another $14,180 per month. After taking $14,180 from us last month. I bet almost all of your readers wish they earned HALF THAT in a month. And they're actually working full time. I've been empathetic for a long time now. You've lost my sympathy.
Chester Orland
2024-07-01 21:43:54 +0000 UTC***PlaceHolder*** I have a comment planned in response for this but it's not ready. It's close though... like I have the notes like about piggie banks and inflation and all sorts of stuff but I just needed more time so please check back later and thank you for your continued willing involuntary patronage.
Evilebob
2024-07-01 21:19:56 +0000 UTCYour a thief but don’t worry about the guys sucking you off and paying you for it eh dw
Jim lynch
2024-07-01 15:14:47 +0000 UTCYou do what you need to survive, having a wife with chronic health issues, don't worry about the haters, we gotchu
Daniel Watkins
2024-07-01 14:37:50 +0000 UTCPatreon support site literally says “you can opt in to subscription billing in your Billing & payouts settings. If you signed up on or after Sept 26, 2022, subscription billing will be your default selection.” Took me 30 seconds to Google how to switch Patreon Billing. So yea that’s exactly how Patreon works.
Amathew2
2024-07-01 14:32:11 +0000 UTCHe can't just switch to monthly, not how Patreon works
Daniel Watkins
2024-07-01 14:02:32 +0000 UTCAt this point you would be better served cutting your average chapter size in half to move through the backlog and make forward progress. Charging 2 chapters per month is basically promising a higher output than you have every delivered and it's just dishonest to pretend that you are magically going going to be able to do that in July. If you want to get paid for 2 chapters write 2 chapters.
Gotchacoverd
2024-07-01 04:54:46 +0000 UTCTake all you need. You have given me much pleasure for many years and I am more than happy to repay a little bit of what I owe you.
Antoine Scrivener
2024-07-01 03:54:03 +0000 UTCI don’t understand why you don’t switch to a monthly subscription, it would mean steady payments instead of placeholders. How many are we up to now 5-6?
Amathew2
2024-07-01 03:53:44 +0000 UTCThe folks that hate your placeholders are probably all gone now. All that’s left is those who support your work and think a couple of bucks per chapter (at any pace) is a steal. Keep it up, dude. Hope you can feel better soon.
Nate
2024-07-01 03:51:54 +0000 UTCWe do understand and hope you can get your health issues dealt with successfully. Thank you for keeping us posted and thank you foor your marvelous epic.
Jay Conner
2024-07-01 03:51:35 +0000 UTCYes, we do hate placeholders. But most of us understand your situation and I for one appreciate your letting us know what’s going on. There were so many months where we didn’t know if you were even alive. Thank you for the updates, and if a few dollars in advance helps you and gets us more of this incredible tale, I’m good with it!
David Bremer
2024-07-01 03:49:18 +0000 UTC
