Apologies for FanStory Use
For those rare occasions when you need to say sorry62 total reviews
Comment from October21
Ha! If only this really did solve the problem. I'm stubborn in that I think the person who was rude first should apologise. The only way the problem would be solved is that the other forgave them.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Ha! If only this really did solve the problem. I'm stubborn in that I think the person who was rude first should apologise. The only way the problem would be solved is that the other forgave them.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I hear you. It's something we all have to work through at some point, at least usually. Probably everything would work out better if we all took a deep breath and read my stuff! :) LOL Dennis
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Haha! Great work by the way with that:-)
Comment from Chanphy
I enjoyed reading your work. You used very poignant words to clearly get your points across to the reader. Your use of language is profound. I laughed really hard at the quote below because the image was so vivid in my mind. Thank you for sharing.
"Unfortunately, a certain level of insecurity runs through most writers. They are as nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech."
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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I enjoyed reading your work. You used very poignant words to clearly get your points across to the reader. Your use of language is profound. I laughed really hard at the quote below because the image was so vivid in my mind. Thank you for sharing.
"Unfortunately, a certain level of insecurity runs through most writers. They are as nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech."
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks for reading and commenting. The Joe Biden thing was a favorite of mine too. I only tremble at the thought of him having all those guns ... LOL Dennis
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Lol.
Comment from adewpearl
I am laughing at the dogs seeking something disgusting... line LOL
I'm laughing more at the spag hunter searching the Constitution LOL
You should do stand up comedy - the Obama/Biden line is precious
the highway to literary glory covered with doggie poo - what a great visual ;-)
This is wonderfully witty :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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I am laughing at the dogs seeking something disgusting... line LOL
I'm laughing more at the spag hunter searching the Constitution LOL
You should do stand up comedy - the Obama/Biden line is precious
the highway to literary glory covered with doggie poo - what a great visual ;-)
This is wonderfully witty :-) Brooke
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks, Brooke, it was fun to write. But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :)
Comment from jjstar
Ah boy...you must have really stepped in it! At such a tender point in your membership to FS? This was hysterical and so well written. I let your run-on go...just so ya know. Proud of you! Keep up the great writing!
all writers look for on FanStory,===seriously?
nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech==hahaha
FanStory highway to literary glory, and it's time to scrap it off your shoe.===omg...laughing out loud!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Ah boy...you must have really stepped in it! At such a tender point in your membership to FS? This was hysterical and so well written. I let your run-on go...just so ya know. Proud of you! Keep up the great writing!
all writers look for on FanStory,===seriously?
nervous about a review as President Obama at a Joe Biden speech==hahaha
FanStory highway to literary glory, and it's time to scrap it off your shoe.===omg...laughing out loud!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Making you LOL and cough up six is a personal goal! :)
I changed "scrap" to scrape.
But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :) Dennis
But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :)
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hehehe...I thought you might be waiting for me to six you. I thoroughly enjoyed it.:)
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You are one tough chick! LOL
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Yes, I am. Don't forget it..lol. I'm a pussycat!
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:)
Comment from visionary1234
Bummer - you know you can only block a mere SIX people, Denniz! This one gave me a good chuckle, especially as I just received a crappy review this evening from someone who is exactly as you describe - naturally my work was perfect, of COURSE! :)
and it's time to (scrape) it off your shoe
There's no place for (that) that kind of thing here
shame shame shame! :))S
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Bummer - you know you can only block a mere SIX people, Denniz! This one gave me a good chuckle, especially as I just received a crappy review this evening from someone who is exactly as you describe - naturally my work was perfect, of COURSE! :)
and it's time to (scrape) it off your shoe
There's no place for (that) that kind of thing here
shame shame shame! :))S
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks! Have you used your six blocks yet? The letter itself might do the trick ...fixed scrape thx.
But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :) Dennis
Comment from kiwisteveh
Hey, take six stars for the accuracy of the sequence of events which you describe in the first part of your post and also the chuckles garnered from the apology letter.
Bravo.
Steve
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Hey, take six stars for the accuracy of the sequence of events which you describe in the first part of your post and also the chuckles garnered from the apology letter.
Bravo.
Steve
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks Steve! But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :)
Comment from Illumination
Oh yeah? Let me tell YOU something!..
(Just kidding)
I love this piece and agree emphatically. I'm new to Fanstory so have yet to come across anyone begrudging any of my reviews.
Thank you for this. I do hope I never need your letter but it's nice to have-to-hand.
Stay Gold
A
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Oh yeah? Let me tell YOU something!..
(Just kidding)
I love this piece and agree emphatically. I'm new to Fanstory so have yet to come across anyone begrudging any of my reviews.
Thank you for this. I do hope I never need your letter but it's nice to have-to-hand.
Stay Gold
A
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks, glad you liked it!But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :)
Comment from Rondeno
Thank you for an amusing take on the "barbarians". If I point out that we "scrape" things off our shoes, rather than "scrap" them, I won't bring down a torrent of abuse on my head, will I?
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thank you for an amusing take on the "barbarians". If I point out that we "scrape" things off our shoes, rather than "scrap" them, I won't bring down a torrent of abuse on my head, will I?
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Perhaps you are motivated in your petty correction by a desire to defend your people? :) Just kidding! I fixed the offending tiny little error in my otherwise perfect piece. :) Thanks! But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :)
Comment from Just Alyx
Witty write with super-duper sharp edges. I'm convinced it would really rattle 'em right back, but not convinced it's the letter that works like a charm so much as shutting opponents down thru muting does. I reckon a letter-reply like this would prompt a few real doosies of rebukes. How can you test it if sent then muted? Solid writing for a sarcastic pseudo-apology, but had trouble getting past that 'mute, brute!' loophole. It took the righteous sting out of the agenda while the mute action would add extra for the recipient, for sure. Alyx.
One 'mute' exception I meant to mention is that, even when muting/muted, either party can continue the dialogue unless that review is removed. Crossing swords with someone in this way can become complicated if not aware of how everything runs here.
When muted, we can't view their page, but can still reply through that original review, stored under 'comments' on our own pages. The reverse is true as well: the muter could keep it up that way 'til the cows made cream, if admin considered it still 'reasonable', and if they wanted to. A lot of members don't realise this. Just a word of caution for anyone considering using your draft.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Witty write with super-duper sharp edges. I'm convinced it would really rattle 'em right back, but not convinced it's the letter that works like a charm so much as shutting opponents down thru muting does. I reckon a letter-reply like this would prompt a few real doosies of rebukes. How can you test it if sent then muted? Solid writing for a sarcastic pseudo-apology, but had trouble getting past that 'mute, brute!' loophole. It took the righteous sting out of the agenda while the mute action would add extra for the recipient, for sure. Alyx.
One 'mute' exception I meant to mention is that, even when muting/muted, either party can continue the dialogue unless that review is removed. Crossing swords with someone in this way can become complicated if not aware of how everything runs here.
When muted, we can't view their page, but can still reply through that original review, stored under 'comments' on our own pages. The reverse is true as well: the muter could keep it up that way 'til the cows made cream, if admin considered it still 'reasonable', and if they wanted to. A lot of members don't realise this. Just a word of caution for anyone considering using your draft.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks Alyx, point well taken but anyone using this letter would be beyond the point of reason anyway and might actually be kept from harming himself/herself by venting, even given the ineffectiveness of said missile. But can you believe it? One dear lady took it seriously and even gave me six after commending me for my courage, and other virtues unknown to me. LOL I didn't have the heart to tell her it was meant to be funny. :) DEnnis
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Yep, I can relate to the therapy angle. I threw a hyperbolic shitfit on my profile page last year about bullies and poetic pressure merchants here to comply with 'the system' (crappy, quick hit 'reviews'). It's actually the most fun I've ever had writing. Go figure. I think I'm cured now. I think. You didn't really send this? Whew. No wonder the clean getaway and the lady finding it entertaining enough to use, per se. Sorry about that, I must've misread. I really believed you were living dangerously, ha.
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LOL Glad you're cured but please don't miss your next appointment! :) Dennis
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I doubt a shrink could tell me anything I don't see for myself on a basic human level. Way overrated from what I can gather, but I'm sure the certificates are pretty. Instincts are free when you listen close enough *wink*
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I couldn't agree more about shrinks. People are "cured" by them as soon as the insurance money runs out. :)
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Snap! You bet :)
Comment from gotanenvoy
Good letter, it shows how the most sensitive of emotions, an author's ego, can be defused to do good.
Criticism is not always received well, even if well intentioned. But when we write, we must realize that our prose will not please everyone.
As a writer you must first satisfy yourself, it you're not happy with your work no one else will be.
FanStory provides a good platform for improving one's craft of writing. Your letter brought a smile to my face as I could picture both injured parties letting their egos run amok.
Well done.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Good letter, it shows how the most sensitive of emotions, an author's ego, can be defused to do good.
Criticism is not always received well, even if well intentioned. But when we write, we must realize that our prose will not please everyone.
As a writer you must first satisfy yourself, it you're not happy with your work no one else will be.
FanStory provides a good platform for improving one's craft of writing. Your letter brought a smile to my face as I could picture both injured parties letting their egos run amok.
Well done.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2013
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Thanks for reading and commenting, I appreciate it! Dennis
