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Comment from words
I got quite the giggle out of your witty essay.
You have described well that petty squabbles that often erupt here.
Thank goodness for the mute button, I think that it is all that stands between members and all out war. LOL
Hugs, d
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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I got quite the giggle out of your witty essay.
You have described well that petty squabbles that often erupt here.
Thank goodness for the mute button, I think that it is all that stands between members and all out war. LOL
Hugs, d
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis To make you giggle is my reward! LOL
Comment from Connie C
I love the humor in this Dennis, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it all.
I'm sure you will get lots of positive feedback from all of us. I especially
liked the comment about the reviewer accidentally stepping on doggie
poo. Given that this is a piece of prose, I'm surprised it is listed on the
front page under "poetry." Seems to be it should be listed under "short works." But it definitely deserves to be somewhere on the front page. Thanks for sharing this delightful read.
Connie
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I love the humor in this Dennis, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it all.
I'm sure you will get lots of positive feedback from all of us. I especially
liked the comment about the reviewer accidentally stepping on doggie
poo. Given that this is a piece of prose, I'm surprised it is listed on the
front page under "poetry." Seems to be it should be listed under "short works." But it definitely deserves to be somewhere on the front page. Thanks for sharing this delightful read.
Connie
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis Thanks Connie, so glad you "got it" and got a laugh as well.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Hello my friend I have been here a while now and belief it or not yes I have been in a couple of exchanges from reviewers I have been told awful things about my work and the reviews were not constructive it fact they were very rude to me also but I have learned to pass the problem to tom now who does sort it out well one review I had nearly caused me to leave believe me I know where you are coming from well done on this write regards Jill
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Hello my friend I have been here a while now and belief it or not yes I have been in a couple of exchanges from reviewers I have been told awful things about my work and the reviews were not constructive it fact they were very rude to me also but I have learned to pass the problem to tom now who does sort it out well one review I had nearly caused me to leave believe me I know where you are coming from well done on this write regards Jill
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis Hang in there Champ, and don't let them knock you about. Keep smiling and writing. It drives them crazy! ((UGOJILL))
Comment from DIS-illusioned
"honest feed back which we have been led to believe, all writers look for on FanStory, much like dogs seeking something disgusting in which to roll."
LOL! Interesting simile. Oh, and by the way, I'm not one of those seeking honest feedback, just fluffy six-star reviews. :))
"We are serious reviewers, who can spot spag in the Constitution of the United States of America"
Oh, what blasphemy! LOL!
"most writers. They are as nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech"
That petrified, eh? Bwahaha!
""Oh yeah? Let me tell YOU something!""
But I start this way ALL the time. LOL!
"You must feed the dove of peace the grist from the mill powered by your anger"
Well said, and unfortunately, sometimes necessary. :-p
"Listen carefully; you were not wrong"
Change that semi-colon to a colon.
"Repeat after me three times verbally; I have to be right"
Ditto, my last edit-comment.
"Please do not mention my name in using it as I have enough problems."
But I'm bound by literary oath to give due source-credit. LOL!
"many of your words, clinging so desperately to some vestige of rhyme, are now completely abandoned as road kill on the meandering thread of meaning that runs through your poem like a sluggish river finding its way to the sea of real literature, there to be dispersed into merciful obscurity."
Oh yes, this will definitely make 'em invite me over for tea, alright. Jesus, the pacifist, couldn't have written it any better himself. Bwahaha!
"Yes, there comes a time when the master puts the learner in his open boat and pushes him out to sea, to sink or to swim."
Remind me never to apprentice at your shop. Bwahaha!
From your addendum here to the Book of Proverbs, I take it all is exquisitely well with you here on FS, hmm? Bwahahahaha!!! :))
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"honest feed back which we have been led to believe, all writers look for on FanStory, much like dogs seeking something disgusting in which to roll."
LOL! Interesting simile. Oh, and by the way, I'm not one of those seeking honest feedback, just fluffy six-star reviews. :))
"We are serious reviewers, who can spot spag in the Constitution of the United States of America"
Oh, what blasphemy! LOL!
"most writers. They are as nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech"
That petrified, eh? Bwahaha!
""Oh yeah? Let me tell YOU something!""
But I start this way ALL the time. LOL!
"You must feed the dove of peace the grist from the mill powered by your anger"
Well said, and unfortunately, sometimes necessary. :-p
"Listen carefully; you were not wrong"
Change that semi-colon to a colon.
"Repeat after me three times verbally; I have to be right"
Ditto, my last edit-comment.
"Please do not mention my name in using it as I have enough problems."
But I'm bound by literary oath to give due source-credit. LOL!
"many of your words, clinging so desperately to some vestige of rhyme, are now completely abandoned as road kill on the meandering thread of meaning that runs through your poem like a sluggish river finding its way to the sea of real literature, there to be dispersed into merciful obscurity."
Oh yes, this will definitely make 'em invite me over for tea, alright. Jesus, the pacifist, couldn't have written it any better himself. Bwahaha!
"Yes, there comes a time when the master puts the learner in his open boat and pushes him out to sea, to sink or to swim."
Remind me never to apprentice at your shop. Bwahaha!
From your addendum here to the Book of Proverbs, I take it all is exquisitely well with you here on FS, hmm? Bwahahahaha!!! :))
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Hey Dis! You are the Man! But Jesus was not a pacifist; He was relating how life will be lived in the Kingdom on earth after He has led the armies of Heaven against the wicked kings of earth, destroying them, converting Israel and taking the throne of David in Jerusalem exactly as prophesied in the Word of the Living God. Check Psalm 2, a short read, no Heavenly spag.
God bless you, Dis. Thanks for reading and commenting, Dennis
Comment from Gloria ....
Oh this is great Dennis. Your perfectly constructed poem also needs to be put in the New Member orientation package with all your other most helpful pointers.
You got me right out of the gate here: Occasionally, a problem begun by another writer on FanStory may call for an apology by you, the victim. So true, bizarre as it is.
I seem to have a penchant for finding the only piece of didgeridoo on Earth and then stepping in it right away. Boy, that little instrument sang so many sour notes.
Keep 'em comin'. I know this is just the tip of the pencil.
Gloria
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Oh this is great Dennis. Your perfectly constructed poem also needs to be put in the New Member orientation package with all your other most helpful pointers.
You got me right out of the gate here: Occasionally, a problem begun by another writer on FanStory may call for an apology by you, the victim. So true, bizarre as it is.
I seem to have a penchant for finding the only piece of didgeridoo on Earth and then stepping in it right away. Boy, that little instrument sang so many sour notes.
Keep 'em comin'. I know this is just the tip of the pencil.
Gloria
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis Hi Gloria, you beautiful doll you. Thanks for building my ego .. er healthy self-esteem rather. Just keep smiling and writing, it drives the bad guys crazy! LOL
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You should keep writing these Dennis, that's what we like to read. You could become FanStory's very own columnist. So, when people have news they want to break to the community they come to you.
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Oh, if there are any bad guys around here, I sure haven't found them yet.
Comment from Julia.
Um, er,...I'm not sure how much of this was meant seriously and how much was meant as obvious sarcasm/humor, but I enjoyed reading it. I give a lot of three and four star ratings, so I've had some nasty responses over the years even though I try to always include something positive and an encouraging note. on the other hand, there have been one or two people here who pushed my buttons to the point where I *did* respond inappropriately, although my apology was not nearly as "sarcastic" as the one you posted. :)
Julia
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Um, er,...I'm not sure how much of this was meant seriously and how much was meant as obvious sarcasm/humor, but I enjoyed reading it. I give a lot of three and four star ratings, so I've had some nasty responses over the years even though I try to always include something positive and an encouraging note. on the other hand, there have been one or two people here who pushed my buttons to the point where I *did* respond inappropriately, although my apology was not nearly as "sarcastic" as the one you posted. :)
Julia
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Oh shut up! Just kidding! LOL My experience with electronic sword crossing is not limited to FS. I had to learn the hard way that what is so clear to me, written even with the best of motive, can still be misconstrued by even intelligent people. I think we all go through a maturing process in this matter that includes pain and exasperation. Better to learn to laugh and let some things go. I hope to live up to that one day! Thanks for reading and commenting. BTW, I truly admire your kind of reviewer. We need you. Keep on keeping on! God bless, Dennis
Comment from write hand blue
I can see where you are coming from. But I think that in the same situation I would leave it up to FS. to sort it out.
If the person cannot take constructive criticism he should not be publishing his or her's work anywhere.
It can be hard when you have an in-depth review but these trials are surely what writing is all about.
As far spotting any flaw in your writing, I wish I could... Mel.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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I can see where you are coming from. But I think that in the same situation I would leave it up to FS. to sort it out.
If the person cannot take constructive criticism he should not be publishing his or her's work anywhere.
It can be hard when you have an in-depth review but these trials are surely what writing is all about.
As far spotting any flaw in your writing, I wish I could... Mel.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis "As far spotting any flaw in your writing, I wish I could"... Mel. Hey Mel, That's a mighty nice thing to say. Thank you so much. We have to keep writing and smiling, smiling and writing. It drives the baddies crazy! LOL
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When I read it I thought that the item was a straight educational piece of writing.
I normally speed read the story then look at the reviews and get a balanced opinion. Then read it again to absorb anything I've missed.
On this occasion I didn't look at the reviews, had I done so I would no doubt have written a lighter perhaps humorous response.
We live and learn...Mel.
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No problem brother. You weren't the only one to take it that way. Thanks, Dennis
Comment from Writingfundimension
Hi, Deniz. This great prose piece (sorry I don't see it as pure poetry though it has poetic aspects) really hit the mark in so many ways. The one thing I could relate to was the persona of this reviewer. There are folks that review who honestly do think they know everything there is to know about the English language and any of its various manifestations. I assume that was part of the humor you intended in this piece? Because, I stop reading their reviews as soon as they hit my bullshit index - usually two sentences in. Well, that's just me. And I really did enjoy this delightfully clever and winning write. Warmest regards, Bev
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Hi, Deniz. This great prose piece (sorry I don't see it as pure poetry though it has poetic aspects) really hit the mark in so many ways. The one thing I could relate to was the persona of this reviewer. There are folks that review who honestly do think they know everything there is to know about the English language and any of its various manifestations. I assume that was part of the humor you intended in this piece? Because, I stop reading their reviews as soon as they hit my bullshit index - usually two sentences in. Well, that's just me. And I really did enjoy this delightfully clever and winning write. Warmest regards, Bev
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
Iâ??ve gotten more responses from this essay (accidently labeled poetry by me) than any other I have submitted here on this literary playground known as FS. So, although I will add a personal note to each reviewer, I thought Iâ??d offer an extension of the usual authorâ??s notes accompanying our writings. Here goes: Although much of this piece really reflects my own, sometimes painful learning experience in using electronic words to communicate, it was MEANT to be funny. So I was astounded to find some took it seriously. Herein, another example of the often huge gap between a writerâ??s projected ideas and the perception of his readers. I donâ??t think itâ??s all my fault, since humor and pain are often intermingled, used to sketch out an idea for all to see by their very contrasts of black and white. . Anyone who disagrees with this hypothesis will receive a nasty response from me almost immediately! (KIDDING)
Let me also admit, confess, be chagrined, and own up to being the bad guy in some of these exchanges that get out of hand. With the wisdom of years, both good and bad experience and some still fresh wounds, I look forward to an increasing maturity while it can still make a difference in our collective lives. Letâ??s cut the other guy some slack and laugh at our own foibles, admitting with Pogo, â??We have met the enemy and he is us.â??.
Still, these kinds of battles, on one level, may have some redeeming value, in that at least a few folks are informed about other ideas, even against their will. This can be a good thing. Read the history of learning sanitation in the field of medicine for a true life example of this principal.. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate anyone taking time out from writing their own masterpieces to read my stuff.
Sincerely, Dennis Hi Bev, I hear you!We have to keep writing and smiling, smiling and writing. It drives the baddies crazy! LOL
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Yeah, that pleases me to contemplate, my friend. I did consider your take on the subject primarily humorous with a lacing of pertinent insights. I'm thinking if you haven't tried your hand at haibun, go for it. You'd be a natural. :0) Bev
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Maybe someday but Ii'm such a blabber mouth it looks too restrictive to me. Thanks for the compliment, however. :) Dennis
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Being wonderfully verbose does not a blabbermouth make. Just sayin'. :0) Bev
Comment from mumsyone
This is a great, witty write! I loved every word of it. Something honest reviewers would all like to say at one time or another!
This (which is what I'd truly like to do with some of the writers whose work I've reviewed) is my favorite:
...there comes a time when the master puts the learner in his open boat and pushes him out to sea, to sink or to swim.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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This is a great, witty write! I loved every word of it. Something honest reviewers would all like to say at one time or another!
This (which is what I'd truly like to do with some of the writers whose work I've reviewed) is my favorite:
...there comes a time when the master puts the learner in his open boat and pushes him out to sea, to sink or to swim.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Glad you like it! I guess laughing along with this is a great impersonal way to vent, and hopefully will, in the long run, be beneficial to our site. Thanks for reading and commenting, Dennis
Comment from Tina McKala
Maybe I even see why is this among poetry!! :) I am only sorry you didn`t post this few days ago, when I received a reply to my review and it was something like "no, the work is perfect as it is and it does not need any changes" (but it was much much longer reply)...I decided to remain silent and not to argue with this kind of people... next time, next time :))
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Maybe I even see why is this among poetry!! :) I am only sorry you didn`t post this few days ago, when I received a reply to my review and it was something like "no, the work is perfect as it is and it does not need any changes" (but it was much much longer reply)...I decided to remain silent and not to argue with this kind of people... next time, next time :))
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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The poetry thing was an error on my part which I will seek to correct although it's probably too late. Choose your battles carefully, is my advice. Don't wear yourself out because nobody really wins in these heated electronic exchanges. Put your effort into your writing and show your detractors your class and your improvement by your work. Just don't ever expect them to acknowledge it! :) DEnnis
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you`re right. I don`t argue on internet, I think there is nothing more stupid than that :] but your approach is (shall be) applied mainly in the "real"life.
there is this great quote - "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." (Mark Twain)
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Great! I love Mark Twain and often repeat his remark; "Everyone is ignorant, only on different subjects." :)
