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Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Reviews Just Not Getting Their Dues."Fanstory Praises, Woes & Go's.
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Comment from thee-name
Excellent poem. Writing with a message.
WHY DO SOME WRITERS REFUSE
TO MAKE A REPONSE TO REVIEWERS?
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Excellent poem. Writing with a message.
WHY DO SOME WRITERS REFUSE
TO MAKE A REPONSE TO REVIEWERS?
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Hi friend thanks for the review. Not sure if we met before. Appreciate you coming by. This was written by inspiration of another new friend who liked my other poems on rewards for reviews etc.
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THANK YOU!
Comment from CR Delport
I've been in trouble a few times when I responded to bad reviews. You're suppose to just say, Thanks, and move on. I don't think that's in my nature :)
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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I've been in trouble a few times when I responded to bad reviews. You're suppose to just say, Thanks, and move on. I don't think that's in my nature :)
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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I understand mate. Some writers probably only want positive positive. I ask what is the use of writing and being a member here in FS if you don't want honest reviews of your work? Do you want to improve or what? Thanks mate. Looking for more solutions from the alines ok!
Comment from Carole Rosa
Sankey, You can review my work anytime and I will reply with a "Thank You" for reviewing, along with a comment or two. Sometimes, reviewers only write a short review that actually is generic. I know that they are just leaving a review in order to get the member dollars without reading my story. That makes me angry and then I only reply with, "Thank You"! However, after I say "Thank You", I don't feel that it is necessary for the author to write back and say, "You're Welcome." I never do that. So, that's my opinion on the subject. Nice job and neat artwork. Carole
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Sankey, You can review my work anytime and I will reply with a "Thank You" for reviewing, along with a comment or two. Sometimes, reviewers only write a short review that actually is generic. I know that they are just leaving a review in order to get the member dollars without reading my story. That makes me angry and then I only reply with, "Thank You"! However, after I say "Thank You", I don't feel that it is necessary for the author to write back and say, "You're Welcome." I never do that. So, that's my opinion on the subject. Nice job and neat artwork. Carole
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thanks Carole. have we met before. Appreciate your review on my poem. I wrote this on the inspiration of another new member who encouraged me to write another poem as a follow up to poems I did on Rewards for reviews and another one called "I'm Free of Free" talking about skipping stuff where they a re real long and not offering any incentive to review. Even in those cases I do go ahead and read if it is a friend who also gives me reviews and stuff. Sorry for raving thanks again.
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Sankey,
No, I haven't met you before, but I did read the one about rewards. I enjoyed your rant, both the reply and the poem. Ha. I have similar feelings about FanStory and some of the authors. Some poets just have no talent at all and yet they climb the popularity pole. I don't get it.
I love to read good poetry, but I only write short stories. I'd like to publish a book before I die. I had to laugh when I told my sixteen-year-old grandson that I was going to publish my book, he said, "Oh great. WE are going to be rich!" First, rich I won't be and if I do sell a book or two, it will be ME not WE!! Ha. I have two stories up now to read if you so desire. Thank you ever so much for you very nice reply. Carole
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Will check your profile Carole as I have promised all my new friends who have been so wonderful with their reviews. As I get time ok! My Autobiography is more than thirty chapters if interested sorry no rewards on it at the moment. Look for the Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go (I am the little dog ha) I may be reviewing and editing one of the chapters with some reward on that soon.
Comment from Ronni
It's a good question! Why don't some respond to
their reviews? Should be a two way obliging and
common courtesy. If they bothered to write it,
they ought to have at least enough respect and
appreciation to comment on the review, whether
they liked it or not. It's the grown up thing to do.
Thanks for sharing...a timely question to pose indeed.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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It's a good question! Why don't some respond to
their reviews? Should be a two way obliging and
common courtesy. If they bothered to write it,
they ought to have at least enough respect and
appreciation to comment on the review, whether
they liked it or not. It's the grown up thing to do.
Thanks for sharing...a timely question to pose indeed.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Thanks Ronni. The poem was inspired from a new FS friend who liked some of my others like "I'm Free of Free" and the other one about Rewards for reviewing and Pride in our creations etc. She felt like I should do something about responses. So here we are. had one review of this did not understand why I wrote it ha. Must be a newby. Thanks again see ya round.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
It is only polite to answer reviews. I do that every day except when I was sick in the hospital. If someone is nice enough to take the time to read my poem and remark on it then I will be nice enough to acknowledge their comments.xxNancy
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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It is only polite to answer reviews. I do that every day except when I was sick in the hospital. If someone is nice enough to take the time to read my poem and remark on it then I will be nice enough to acknowledge their comments.xxNancy
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Good on you as we say here Nancy. Thanks for comin by ot review. I was inspired to write the poem as a follow up to some of my other "whinges" hhe about lack of rewards and stuff by another new friend she said it would be a good idea so I did it. Thanks again.
Comment from donaldww
Rather than being a poem, this piece asks three questions about writers and reviewers. I don't understand the point the questions, but I trust there are some people on FS who understand what this is about.
Cheers,
DW
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Rather than being a poem, this piece asks three questions about writers and reviewers. I don't understand the point the questions, but I trust there are some people on FS who understand what this is about.
Cheers,
DW
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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No worries Donald I have had a lot of reviews from people who very well do understand so perhaps you are a newy on FS or something. Appreciate you coming by. This poem was inspired by another new friend who thought it was needed as a follow up to some other poems I did around the same theme or in the same vein.
Comment from Veeb
This is a good 'opinion' poem. You have raised, very well, some issues related to not thanking a reviewer. I don't let it bother me. There could be umpteen reasons for such, stemming from being too busy, computer down, sick child, illness, whatever ... You have done a nice job with your couplets which make for a smooth read and a good tempo. I hear what you are saying. Thanks for sharing this.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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This is a good 'opinion' poem. You have raised, very well, some issues related to not thanking a reviewer. I don't let it bother me. There could be umpteen reasons for such, stemming from being too busy, computer down, sick child, illness, whatever ... You have done a nice job with your couplets which make for a smooth read and a good tempo. I hear what you are saying. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Thanks Veeb been blessed with a heap of reviews and great to know a lot of people are on the same page. It was inspired from another new friend here who thought I needed to write something on this subject seeing I had written some others around the Reviews, Rewards theme. Appreciate you coming by.
Comment from seaglass
I love the rhyming pattern you used here. You are gifted at poetry and should write more, at least one per day. I was taken with the image. I haven't been successful in uploading things that move or sparkle. They just freeze when I try.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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I love the rhyming pattern you used here. You are gifted at poetry and should write more, at least one per day. I was taken with the image. I haven't been successful in uploading things that move or sparkle. They just freeze when I try.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Yeah well I looked at it on Fan Art and I nearly missed the movement of it ha! Thanks for your lovely review. Looking for more of your story and Bible Poems mate.
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One coming tonight
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Great! Be watching! Just had a reviewer did not understand why I wrote the poem on Responses to reviews duh! Must be a newby or something.
Comment from LIJ Red
I try to always thank a reviewer, but I am not witty enough to make a grandstand event out of it. Usually my reviews are fattened to save with sheer mumble. I do read...
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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I try to always thank a reviewer, but I am not witty enough to make a grandstand event out of it. Usually my reviews are fattened to save with sheer mumble. I do read...
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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ha thanks Red. Good of you to come by. This was written as a follow up to my other "wrist slapping' poems along the same lines as someone suggested I write on the need for responses. Cheers.
Comment from acerisestory
For me, Sankey, thanking reviewers is at the top of my list. So, your poem is a message for all poets here on FanStory. We should all take the time to respond, even if we are unhappy with the review. A little thank you goes a long way. I particularly like the clever name you've given your poem: "Reviews Just Not Getting Their Dues."
Good rhyming and flow of words, my friend.
Thank you for sharing. Alana
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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For me, Sankey, thanking reviewers is at the top of my list. So, your poem is a message for all poets here on FanStory. We should all take the time to respond, even if we are unhappy with the review. A little thank you goes a long way. I particularly like the clever name you've given your poem: "Reviews Just Not Getting Their Dues."
Good rhyming and flow of words, my friend.
Thank you for sharing. Alana
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Thanks new friend. Don't think we have met before. I wrote this as an inspiration of another new friend I met on Fan Story and a follow up to the poem I also wrote about Rewarding reviewers .."I'm Free of Free" We all try and help each other in here. Than ks for your wonderful review.
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It's very nice to meet you, Sankey! Alana
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hi Alana; noice to meet you too. Geoff here ok from Down Under, Aussie land.
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Very nice to meet you, Geoff!
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Alana just had a review odf this from some one who did not understand why I did it ha! having been inundated with folks like yourself and many others who agree with it I am amazed someone does not understand. Maybe one of those with a sense of humour like a dry river bed or something ha! Takes all kinds hey! God Bless.
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