2006-03-06 | 10:09 a.m.
Username & diary title: (5/10) death-munk - Now, you know I don't know what this means. I visualize a crazy monk with a machine gun or something, but that's probably due to my playing too much RE4. It's original & conjures up a strange image in my mind. It MIGHT be a winner. Alce ... welcome back. Back to Wonderland, of course! - It's too long. I don't like titles that are too long. It's also kind of goofy & although I like Alice in Wonderland I can't say the same for your title.
First Impression: (10/20) It took a few moments to load. I'm not sure if that's my fault or yours, though, so we'll overlook that. It appears to be a CREEPY Alice in Wonderland design. Eh, maybe it'll grow on me.
Layout: (5/40) I assume it's self-designed since I see no visible link to a designer or site. I'm not as critical on self-designed layouts, usually, especially when it comes to a slightly misplaced image or a few link screw-ups. But, what in the hell were you doing? It looks like you took a normal layout & stuck it in the middle of the page. To see the full image of Alice, I have to scroll down & to the right. The links aren't readily identifiable as links. They should have some scroll-over effect or be labeled simply for what they are. The Roman numerals in the image would have made great links & I, for a few moments, thought they were the links. This, if designed properly, could be a beautiful layout, but blunders like the ones you made, make it mundane. Tsk tsk. Also, after starting the content review, I realized your achives page differs from the main page & when I come to a longer entry it scrolls down further than the area meant to contain it. It's a mess.
Contact: (2/5) Notes. Email. Although, barely recognizable.
Extras: (0/10) None that I could find.
Am I Linked: (0/5) Not that I found.
Content: (30/55) I couldn't get into it. The day-to-day entries were too boring & repetitive & the poetic entries were too boring & dark. Throughout most of the review, I was bored. Your diary seems to be aimed more directly at 'Brandi' & people you know, which is probably why normal, everyday people, like myself, wouldn't be too interested in reading it. If they are, they clearly have something in common with you (IE: Music, Poetry, Classes, etc ...) or have found something endearing that I could not. Grammar is about 50/50. Sometimes you do, sometimes you don't. I can't really say too much about your writing, as there seems to be nothing wrong with it. It just wasn't something I personally enjoyed.
Favorite Entries: (0/25) I couldn't find any that stuck out in my head.
Personality: Typical. Loves Alice (obviously!). Possibly Obsessive. In Love. Carefree.
Quotes: None.
Your song: Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy. The song reminded me of Alice in a sort of way. You may not think so, but it's still a nice song. :)
Your new name: Hm. For awhile I had a tough time determining wether you were male or female. I finally decided on male, but do correct me if I am wrong. I never found your name mentioned. I would name you "Grant." He's a charming boy with a passion for strange things.
You should be: in a band or a music critic. You always seemed to be mentioning something about music, so I think you would be suited for a career in something musical.
You remind me of: The Underground. A dark, dank place downtown I ventured to when local bands (& other) bands played.
Comments: You might want to tinker with the design a bit or get/make a new one all together.
Would I Come Back: (15/20) It's a possibility.
Total Score: 67/190
[reviewed by: Mandy]
