Constructive?
Sticks and stones and all that but some words do hurt.32 total reviews
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello johngie, A thought-provoking 5-7-5 poem, especially:
Was it hurtful or helpful?
(Tone tells all)
I love the daisy-in-a-bottle artwork.
Daisy, the friendly flower.
As this is a writing prompt entry, I wish you good luck.
LateBloomer
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Hello johngie, A thought-provoking 5-7-5 poem, especially:
Was it hurtful or helpful?
(Tone tells all)
I love the daisy-in-a-bottle artwork.
Daisy, the friendly flower.
As this is a writing prompt entry, I wish you good luck.
LateBloomer
Comment Written 01-Mar-2016
Comment from dmt1967
This is another poem about the reviews on here. I think Tom had better do something soon as he might have a mutiny on his hands lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
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This is another poem about the reviews on here. I think Tom had better do something soon as he might have a mutiny on his hands lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2016
Comment from scd41
In an ideal situation, an honest review should include what may or may not be considered helpful by the author. An author writes what pleases him and he hardly considers how reviewers would take it. Of course, if one is interested in improving his writing, he should separate the wheat from the chaff. Your poem is a good read for self-improvement.
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In an ideal situation, an honest review should include what may or may not be considered helpful by the author. An author writes what pleases him and he hardly considers how reviewers would take it. Of course, if one is interested in improving his writing, he should separate the wheat from the chaff. Your poem is a good read for self-improvement.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2016
Comment from melyuki
Hi Johngie thanks for sharing this little gem of a verse. Your few words have much meaning and address a very important issue. There is a lot to be said about Hurtful or Helpful and there are ways and means of getting one's message across in a kind hearted manner.. There is no excuse for rudeness or unkind words. Tact can be used by all and should be. All writers write because of their love for creativity and never should that joy be stripped away by unkind and unhelpful tactless criticism. Well thought out verse. Your choice of words portray your message in a useful manner. Thanks for sharing. cheers mel
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Hi Johngie thanks for sharing this little gem of a verse. Your few words have much meaning and address a very important issue. There is a lot to be said about Hurtful or Helpful and there are ways and means of getting one's message across in a kind hearted manner.. There is no excuse for rudeness or unkind words. Tact can be used by all and should be. All writers write because of their love for creativity and never should that joy be stripped away by unkind and unhelpful tactless criticism. Well thought out verse. Your choice of words portray your message in a useful manner. Thanks for sharing. cheers mel
Comment Written 01-Mar-2016
Comment from Kaydoe
A forthright poem about criticism verses constructive thought. The criteria was
met for the 5-7-5 any theme poem. good luck with the contest. Well said!
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A forthright poem about criticism verses constructive thought. The criteria was
met for the 5-7-5 any theme poem. good luck with the contest. Well said!
Comment Written 29-Feb-2016
Comment from Chuck23
I would say your poem portrays well what the idea of whether or not criticism was constructive. Like the last line! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and not all will appreciate our style or message, but don't let that discourage! I enjoyed reading! Good luck in the contest!
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I would say your poem portrays well what the idea of whether or not criticism was constructive. Like the last line! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and not all will appreciate our style or message, but don't let that discourage! I enjoyed reading! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 29-Feb-2016
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Well said.
Do keep in mind though, that some times, the critical review is the most helpful.
Way too many members of this site get bent way out of shape over any review that isn't automatically a 5-Star review, whether their writing warrants one or not.
One of the issues of this otherwise good site.
Should be a good contest entry.
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Well said.
Do keep in mind though, that some times, the critical review is the most helpful.
Way too many members of this site get bent way out of shape over any review that isn't automatically a 5-Star review, whether their writing warrants one or not.
One of the issues of this otherwise good site.
Should be a good contest entry.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2016
Comment from Autumn Splendour
The poem appears to challenge those who take sadistic pleasure in hurting the writer with harsh words. An attempt to remind reviewers to temper criticism with compassion. Well said.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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The poem appears to challenge those who take sadistic pleasure in hurting the writer with harsh words. An attempt to remind reviewers to temper criticism with compassion. Well said.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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Thank you Autumn Splendor.
Comment from Pyrrho
Here, you are (I believe) implying that a "critical review" is destructive and is fought by an author. My critical reviews are usually critical constructive criticism. Otherwise, why bother criticizing and reviewing?
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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Here, you are (I believe) implying that a "critical review" is destructive and is fought by an author. My critical reviews are usually critical constructive criticism. Otherwise, why bother criticizing and reviewing?
Comment Written 28-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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Pyrrho, I like getting constructive criticism. There is always room to improve. What I did not like getting was a review telling me to stop writing and go elsewhere. That is what prompted me to write "Constructive?"
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understood
Comment from bob cullen
How does one critique a seven worded statement. Forgive me but I can't call them poems. Your statement, or thought prompts a wide array of debate. So allow me to offer my thoughts. There are clearly two sides to this issue.
Firstly, why am I here, on FanStory? Do I want to become a better writer? Or do I merely want my ego boosted by inflated ratings.
Let's get real ratings back.
An honest reviewer's critique will bring about improvement provided of course you listen.
sorry about the rant
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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How does one critique a seven worded statement. Forgive me but I can't call them poems. Your statement, or thought prompts a wide array of debate. So allow me to offer my thoughts. There are clearly two sides to this issue.
Firstly, why am I here, on FanStory? Do I want to become a better writer? Or do I merely want my ego boosted by inflated ratings.
Let's get real ratings back.
An honest reviewer's critique will bring about improvement provided of course you listen.
sorry about the rant
Comment Written 28-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2016
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It's ok, Bob, this was my version of a rant. I had a recent review that pretty much told me to stop writing and go elsewhere. Just brutal.
