Exceptional Just an observation. Writing and Contests by Terry Broxson

Warning: The author has noted that this contains the highest level of language. I have not seen it often, but I have seen it enough. For the purpose of this commentary, I am just gonna call it a guy thing.   I am talking about writing contests on FanStory. The contest can be either blind or not blind. For some reason, one of the entrants reviews another entry or several and gives a low rating.   Other times I have seen an entrant give a highly critical review calling into question another entry writer's integrity.   Admittedly, this type of activity does not happen a lot. But my first reaction is that maybe the culprit (for lack of a better word) thinks this will help their chance in the contest.   As someone retiring from active writing but still likes to try to create an interesting contest or two. I have three observations I will label as commentary.    First, a writer should concentrate on their own work rather than trying to belittle someone else's work in the same contest. The voters are not stupid; let them figure it out.   Second, I said I would call this commentary a guy thing. When some guys start contemplating their navel, they end up playing with something else.   Third, you don't need to turn into one. I am not talking about navels. Recognized

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