My Book of Poems 2010-2017
Viewing comments for Chapter 38 "Member Dollars for You"a collection of my poetry
76 total reviews
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks challengingly and confidently an author has right to get a fair, honest and helpful review of his works; mere pretty words not helpful to authors is review cheats; I liked.
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This speaks challengingly and confidently an author has right to get a fair, honest and helpful review of his works; mere pretty words not helpful to authors is review cheats; I liked.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you
Comment from BeasPeas
I think we may say we want truthfulness, but any creative person is very vulnerable and hates criticism. It is his/her own self-expression regardless of what others think of it. Once we get dinged on rating it really hits home, especially when it hurts the writer's stats. I never give less than 5, but will make suggestions. If I honestly cannot give 5, I skip it. Your piece is written well and may you always get great reviews and 5-6 stars. Marilyn
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I think we may say we want truthfulness, but any creative person is very vulnerable and hates criticism. It is his/her own self-expression regardless of what others think of it. Once we get dinged on rating it really hits home, especially when it hurts the writer's stats. I never give less than 5, but will make suggestions. If I honestly cannot give 5, I skip it. Your piece is written well and may you always get great reviews and 5-6 stars. Marilyn
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you
Comment from jaded831
Excellent writing and fun to read. The truth hurts, so if I find a bad poem, I skip writing a review. Simply because what's junk to me may be a treasure to someone else. Your poem is easy to read and understand, and has a picture to compliment your words. No reader can want more.
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Excellent writing and fun to read. The truth hurts, so if I find a bad poem, I skip writing a review. Simply because what's junk to me may be a treasure to someone else. Your poem is easy to read and understand, and has a picture to compliment your words. No reader can want more.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you very much for a thorough review
Comment from Brett Matthew West
If only more FanStorians would take the time to write a review, not just blow up some pretty words and move on to the next higher paying posting.
A honest review is one that helps the writer.
However, on the other side of that coin, a writer has to be willing to listen to a honest review and not get bent out of shape over less than five stars when their writing does not merit them.
This, I have always believed is the "Catch-22" of the FanStory review system.
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If only more FanStorians would take the time to write a review, not just blow up some pretty words and move on to the next higher paying posting.
A honest review is one that helps the writer.
However, on the other side of that coin, a writer has to be willing to listen to a honest review and not get bent out of shape over less than five stars when their writing does not merit them.
This, I have always believed is the "Catch-22" of the FanStory review system.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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agreed - thank you
Comment from rspoet
This is a fine entry for the contest with the exact syllables at 5-7-5
the truth is the best way writers will learn and improve
but, sadly, not all are interested.
I doubt there will ever be agreement;
too many read as fast as they can, to say as little as they can,
to make as much as they can, to post their own work
Excellent art work to match
Good luck in the contest
RS
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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This is a fine entry for the contest with the exact syllables at 5-7-5
the truth is the best way writers will learn and improve
but, sadly, not all are interested.
I doubt there will ever be agreement;
too many read as fast as they can, to say as little as they can,
to make as much as they can, to post their own work
Excellent art work to match
Good luck in the contest
RS
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you for your honesty
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Great image.
-Syllable count is good.
-I like the message in your poem.
-A review should have more than "pretty words."
-It should have substance,
as your concluding line states.
-Don't just review it to get the $$.
-Good luck in the contest.
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-Great image.
-Syllable count is good.
-I like the message in your poem.
-A review should have more than "pretty words."
-It should have substance,
as your concluding line states.
-Don't just review it to get the $$.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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thank you
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You are welcome.
Comment from MAB
I definitely agree with this that some writers are violators this(the site has changed drastically since I cam aboard in 2011) However I suggest that we all come together with the moderators of FS as to a resolution. This almost seems as a way to achieve member dollars in itself for a reward. If looked at more responsibly I know we can come to agreement that outstanding works(or even sub par) of a true writer who wants honest critique to improve be allowed to set a mark for reviews by either acquiring fans or at least having a longer promotion of readers for a new piece of work is REALLY the type of idea we should be discussing with the moderator. PLEASE TAKE MY SUGGESTION SERIOUSLY.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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I definitely agree with this that some writers are violators this(the site has changed drastically since I cam aboard in 2011) However I suggest that we all come together with the moderators of FS as to a resolution. This almost seems as a way to achieve member dollars in itself for a reward. If looked at more responsibly I know we can come to agreement that outstanding works(or even sub par) of a true writer who wants honest critique to improve be allowed to set a mark for reviews by either acquiring fans or at least having a longer promotion of readers for a new piece of work is REALLY the type of idea we should be discussing with the moderator. PLEASE TAKE MY SUGGESTION SERIOUSLY.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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very good suggestions - maybe you could send a PM to the moderators
thank you for reading
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, my friend,
Your poem is a statement, senryu and haiku is an observation about nature and human nature. Your poem makes a very good point, I like that. The presentation is attractive.
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Hello, my friend,
Your poem is a statement, senryu and haiku is an observation about nature and human nature. Your poem makes a very good point, I like that. The presentation is attractive.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you for reading and reviewing
Comment from Cycler
Very clever, your senryu. However, is this an advertisement for a contest or an entry in a contest?
Either way, the philosophy is true. It's easy to tell when someone is just putting words down rather than interacting. When someone interacts, you know you've reached them:
Ultimate review
A little bit of the truth
And plenty of you
Fun times!
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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Very clever, your senryu. However, is this an advertisement for a contest or an entry in a contest?
Either way, the philosophy is true. It's easy to tell when someone is just putting words down rather than interacting. When someone interacts, you know you've reached them:
Ultimate review
A little bit of the truth
And plenty of you
Fun times!
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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thank you - very true
Comment from Patricia A. Shaw
The poem works and the message is understood. The subtitle adds further clarity to the matter. The selected text does show strong content. However, I would have incorporated the title in the poem and selected a different name. I am not sure about the image.
Good luck on the entry.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017
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The poem works and the message is understood. The subtitle adds further clarity to the matter. The selected text does show strong content. However, I would have incorporated the title in the poem and selected a different name. I am not sure about the image.
Good luck on the entry.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2017
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thank you
