Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

I agree.... Contests should be based on what the writer has written and not boosted by someone else's work in a video. But I have learned different rules apply to different people. Glad you stood up and voiced your opinion. Have a great day!

Hugs, Carol

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2021

I was really only just ranting a little. Lol. But yes, their piece should stand on words alone. I was surprised, years ago when I first joined, that they even let 'pictures' be used. Plus, yes, rules work differently for some. What can you do? I dearly appreciate the gracious stars and the stop in, Carol. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.

=]

Ron

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

haha... I see your unadorned story is pointing the finger too (with far less subtlety than my story). Those videos peeve me as well, especially as I don't know how to add them myself!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021

Hahaha. I use to know how to add them but don't want to sadly have that burden of weight upon my conscience. Lol.

I have to add, I think it's hilarious how the rules claim we can't have spirits in our story but what story is leading? Wow, a story with a spirit, like every story before. How odd?

Thank you for the great review and stars, Lisa.

reply by LisaMay on 10-Nov-2021

That author seems to have an avid fan base who lap up all her paranormal crap.

reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021

Yep, even when it goes against the rules.

reply by LisaMay on 10-Nov-2021

I got disqualified from a contest recently because I used my heart as a location but was told as a reason to justify my disqualification that the heart wasn't a real place. I'm alive aren't I??? They ask for entries to be creative and then when I was I got disqualified.

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021

Yeah, I hate how they pick and choose what they let pass for these contests. I think the heart was a great idea for a place. What a ripoff. Sorry to hear it.

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Wickedly witty. Delicious snark as to the temptation to use visual enhancements to boost a paltry word picture. It doesn't work for me either--I never view the attached videos. Clever post!

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2021

Thank you for the great review, Elizabeth. I was just in one of those moods. Lol. Yeah, I just pass them up too. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked my little rant. Haha. Have yourself a great night.

Ron

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

I don't know how to use videos and I feel as you do...as bad as my work might be - let it stand on its own. Now, you really do not like videos and have made a fine poem to say so. This was a very fine write, and thank you for standing up for what you believe in.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2021

I don't know how they do it either. That's the way I see it, let my words say it all. I don't really dislike videos this much. Just over exaggerating for the contest. Lol. Thank you for the great review and stars, Sherry. Have yourself a wonderful night.

Ron

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. You really don't like the addition of videos ... so I am glad I don't have the skill to insert them! I like the idea of the family gathering around to read the stories and to discuss them - a sense of family togetherness. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2021

Thank you for the great review, Wendy. I don't really mind them so much. It's only when they're used to enhance a piece that's in a contest is when it bugs me. Lol. I just wanted to gripe a little. Haha. I appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes for this silliness. Have a great night, Wendy.

Ron