Comment from djeckert

Excellent

yep , newbies just dont get it yet. That a five means...basically nothing and a six.... well!. . im still not sure what that REALLY means. sometime I think us olbies should take a lesson from the newbies

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016

Thanks. Appreciate your thoughts. The entire rating system is a learning curve, the value of 'stars' changing with the times. Are reviews helpful and will writers change and improve? It's all in the eyes of the beholder - a 'fan' might pass out 'sixes' like candy, while a newbie might find issues, SPAG and such ... perhaps give a more realistic 'star rating'. So, you make a good point.... ;p)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello,

Interesting 5/7/5 poem about mute. good job with the syllable count. The presentation is great, the best one in this contest so far. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016

Thanks. Glad you liked this entry and presentation. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;-)

Comment from Margaret Ford

Excellent

Hi there, mystery poet person.

You've done an excellent job of reducing your message into 5-7-5 syllables.
And what a fantastic coordination of artwork (too cute) and poem.
As good as I've seen. Brought a smile to my face.

I haven't had the experience of getting a one-star review
from a 'meanie' or a 'no-nothing,' but I'm sure my time is coming.
So you just mute them. Aha. I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks.

Margaret

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this poem and funny artwork. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;o)

Comment from Lynn27

Excellent

I loved the photo. New members can be harsh when reviewing the ropes on the site. Your piece captures the frustration what many members face with new members.

Good luck in the contest,

Lynn

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks. Glad you liked this poem and funny artwork. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;o)

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Too often the newbie thinks he's in a bookstore, and compares Fanstory posts with the top ten bestseller works. Generally after a post or two of their own the truth crashes down...nice five seven five.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Glad you liked it. Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers ... ;)

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Poor newbies. They haven't a clue. If you sent the review to Tom as evidence of ignorance, I bet he would delete it from your page and maybe send a warning to the reviewer.
Worth a try.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

I did that last time I got a one-star review from a mean newbie, and explained why I was muting him. He had just joined FS and hadn't posted anything. Tom did send him a warning ... ;)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Really? REALLY?!? Why, no self-respecting newbie worth their respective weight in FanStory etiquette manuals would ever, EVER, perpetrate such a heinous act against a fellow FanStorian...would they!?

You're damn RIGHT they would!

Nice one...
~Dean ;)

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Last time I got a one-star review was from a newbie who just joined FS and he hadn't posted anything. I checked his comments, and he was passing out one-star reviews like candy. I informed Tom so that a proper warning would be issued. Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers ... ;o)

reply by Dean Kuch on 30-Jun-2016

You're welcome.
~Dean

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem. Your few lines state the correct idea.

IF a contest allows author notes, then I copy the criteria there. That way, reviewers can see why the poem may be short etc.

Your poem is correct in syllable count for each line. I love the picture.

Good job and best wishes in the contest.

Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks. Glad you liked this poem and funny artwork. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;)

Comment from Eternal Muse

Exceptional

LMAO - this is superb! How many of those newbies do we know, really. I now check "no" to "non-writer reviews", but many of those newbies are full fledged members. Those reviews drive me up the wall. Especially if you want to look up the star reviewer and see that their portfolio is empty!

Loved the picture of that bird.

"muted, not dead yet" made ma laugh out loud.

This should do very well, good luck in the booths.

Love, Y.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks again for the delightful review and special rating! So glad you got a big laugh. Appreciate your comments and creating this fun contest. Cheers ... ;o)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. A reviewer should read everything. From the first letter to the last fullstop as well as the rules of a specific poem, before making judgment.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2016

Thanks. Glad you liked it. Yes - they should do all that before rating, but some don't. Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers ...;-)