Apologies for FanStory Use
For those rare occasions when you need to say sorry62 total reviews
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Great advice! Some folks are so touchy. I met two on this site. One man I blocked, the other disappeared on her own. I hope she does not reappear....
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Great advice! Some folks are so touchy. I met two on this site. One man I blocked, the other disappeared on her own. I hope she does not reappear....
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Yep, so true. 😄
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Deniz22
This made me really smile What a beaut rant
I sm awake at 2.30 can't sleep and thought I would look at some FS poems and found this one and I must admit I found this very funny and whoever it is directed at , would or should be hiding
away perhaps never to write again Ha ha
But I actually think some people get very precious about their work and do not like any critical reviews ( despite it being just ordinary) and some reviewers are just plain picky and nit pick the smallest thing
Sometimes this site makes smile as it is quite competitive and one can see strong personalities arise, But I think most people here are pretty supportive of each other
Thanks for a good read
I give you a six for your effort and clever wording
Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Hi Deniz22
This made me really smile What a beaut rant
I sm awake at 2.30 can't sleep and thought I would look at some FS poems and found this one and I must admit I found this very funny and whoever it is directed at , would or should be hiding
away perhaps never to write again Ha ha
But I actually think some people get very precious about their work and do not like any critical reviews ( despite it being just ordinary) and some reviewers are just plain picky and nit pick the smallest thing
Sometimes this site makes smile as it is quite competitive and one can see strong personalities arise, But I think most people here are pretty supportive of each other
Thanks for a good read
I give you a six for your effort and clever wording
Cheers Christine
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh dear, it seems like tempers might have raised and unintended words spouted out, an apology when genuine always helps, but we are all entitled to our own opinions and must not bend to the pressure, just to fit in, an epic write here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Oh dear, it seems like tempers might have raised and unintended words spouted out, an apology when genuine always helps, but we are all entitled to our own opinions and must not bend to the pressure, just to fit in, an epic write here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
Comment from royowen
I think I've made so many boo boos in the years I've been here, but I would never deliberately hurt someone, nor be the source of discouragement, but I like your letter dear boy, well done Bro, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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I think I've made so many boo boos in the years I've been here, but I would never deliberately hurt someone, nor be the source of discouragement, but I like your letter dear boy, well done Bro, blessings Roy
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
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Heh heh love them
Comment from palmart
I find your comments a bit tough but it is part of the freedom to say whatever you want to say. I write after I read and I found that several not-so-good writings usually have something to valuate. Again, Your point of view has some points that are not only useful, but also, instructive.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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I find your comments a bit tough but it is part of the freedom to say whatever you want to say. I write after I read and I found that several not-so-good writings usually have something to valuate. Again, Your point of view has some points that are not only useful, but also, instructive.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
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You´re perfectly right!
Who can affirm that they are a finished piece of art? There is always a brushstroke to be given...
Have a great week!
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Amen!
Comment from tfawcus
Interesting. Different people join FanStory with different agendas. Some genuinely want to learn new skills, others are just looking for a forum for their self-expression. It would be helpful if there was a simple way for people to indicate to which camp they belong. Perhaps angst of the type you describe would then be a rarer occurrence. In any event, you've satirised the situation in an entertaining post. Well done.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Interesting. Different people join FanStory with different agendas. Some genuinely want to learn new skills, others are just looking for a forum for their self-expression. It would be helpful if there was a simple way for people to indicate to which camp they belong. Perhaps angst of the type you describe would then be a rarer occurrence. In any event, you've satirised the situation in an entertaining post. Well done.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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I like your suggestion, but I'm not sure we at first know our own motivations clearly enough to accept a brand.
In any case, thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
Comment from pome lover
This must be free verse? It read like prose, to me. But what do I...
This is humor blasting good naturedly through gritted teeth and billowing smoke. And free advice and a tongue in cheek response letter to boot. Quite a deal. And quite a post. It must have been therapeutic - literary therapy at its best. Works like a charm? That's good to hear. I'll have to try it. Thanks for the blue print.
pome lover
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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This must be free verse? It read like prose, to me. But what do I...
This is humor blasting good naturedly through gritted teeth and billowing smoke. And free advice and a tongue in cheek response letter to boot. Quite a deal. And quite a post. It must have been therapeutic - literary therapy at its best. Works like a charm? That's good to hear. I'll have to try it. Thanks for the blue print.
pome lover
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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Sorry about the mislabeling. I often forget to attach one. In any case,thank you!
I've been here long enough to be on both sides of the coin. I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me.
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I know what you mean about slash and burn - I just got one today for my contest poem and I'm not going to answer her. She said I had archaic endings - whatever that means -(among other things)
I, love, "coma, cops," !
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Silent responses say a lot and save our senses. 😄
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
SSSSSStupendous! Wickedly witty--spot-on! If I had been out of sixes I'd have held off a week--no way to auto-five this tour de force of snark. Priceless! Excuse me--gotta grab this for my bookcase. Cheerssssss. LIZ
(Did you classify this as poetry intentionally as an extra dig to StoryLand's contingent of pompous poets?)
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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SSSSSStupendous! Wickedly witty--spot-on! If I had been out of sixes I'd have held off a week--no way to auto-five this tour de force of snark. Priceless! Excuse me--gotta grab this for my bookcase. Cheerssssss. LIZ
(Did you classify this as poetry intentionally as an extra dig to StoryLand's contingent of pompous poets?)
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2020
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The classification was unintentional but now see the value of same, thanks to you. And thank you! I've been here long enough to be on both sides of this coin.
I remember one of my first reviews was almost a complete rewrite of the author's work! How pretentious and puffed up on my part!
But I've also been the victim of several slash and burn critics! Usually, like me, they were newbies. My favs, are, the comma, cops.
Hopefully, we can all learn?? A work in progress for me. Thanks Liz
Comment from Mary Wakeford
Only because I am out of sixes! I am laughing as I read this and from two perspectives, or on both ends of Joe Biden's proverbial gun as you so aptly put it. This was the 2 center yet!!
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Only because I am out of sixes! I am laughing as I read this and from two perspectives, or on both ends of Joe Biden's proverbial gun as you so aptly put it. This was the 2 center yet!!
Comment Written 28-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you Mary Wakeford ( a great brand name for anything...how about chocolates? I can see it now, little white boxes containing 6 overpriced chocolates....and there must be a tagline...hmm, lets see: Mary Wakeford chocolates, made for the truly discriminating. That line alone guarantees a spike in sales to all extremists groups. BTW, I love your stuff...thanks for reading mine. :)
Comment from Joy Graham
This is very funny and hit the spot for me today! I know I'm two years late in reviewing, but I was going through the recognized works. Sadly, none of my posts are listed. I found myself giggling as I read this very long post. I don't normally read long posts, but yours was fascinating. I like your style and humorous approach :) You allowed me to dare to think out loud all the things I try to keep hidden lol! Good one.
reply by the author on 16-May-2015
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This is very funny and hit the spot for me today! I know I'm two years late in reviewing, but I was going through the recognized works. Sadly, none of my posts are listed. I found myself giggling as I read this very long post. I don't normally read long posts, but yours was fascinating. I like your style and humorous approach :) You allowed me to dare to think out loud all the things I try to keep hidden lol! Good one.
Comment Written 13-May-2015
reply by the author on 16-May-2015
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Better late than never...glad you got a giggle out of it....exactly why I wrote it. Some on here take themselves a little too seriously but maybe that's a part of the learning process. I'll take a loo k at some things you wrote and then rip it to shreds....I mean, perhaps I can offer some helpful comments...just don't be better than me....:) Thanks, Dennis
