Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

A tour de force of snark! Was this your actual reply (!) and were you thereby banished from StoryLand or is this sarcastic response just constructed for this stunning satire? Regardless, you're back now; Spitfire is on hiatus. I wonder if s/he saw this original posting back in 2015. Hilarious! (Someone else recently posted a parody poem on this theme.)

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020

Dear Spitfire and I have a great relationship and I do miss her. I think I know what she's up to, but I miss bantering with her. She hates exclamation points so when I really want to provoke a response I will send off a volley of them!!!! She did see this post and reviewed it. These are only suggested replies or in some cases repressed replies I'm glad I didn't utilize. Now to bed, good night! It's been nice to meet you and I appreciate your friendship. God bless.

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Exceptional

Ha, Ha, Ha you nailed it. I am one of the rumble fumble reviewer that wants your cents, and no worries you are not getting my wing because is broken:) I hope you don't mind my silly review, you get a six for your patience.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020

I like silly on occasion. Thanks for reviewing! Please remember FS dollars are useless at Dunkin Donuts, but otherwise employ and enjoy! Night-night, Dennis

Comment from Ann Market

Excellent

This literally brought such a smile to my face! This is quite humorous and brought a bit more sunshine into my day. I am definitely going to remember this piece; thank you for posting it!!!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020

It's always great to make people smile when one is trying to elicit just such a response. Not so great when they smile and shake their heads!
Thank you for you nice review and God bless you, Dennis

Comment from Muffins

Exceptional

I have seen and received many of the points you listed. I laughed throughout the reading. I enjoy receiving and giving reviews. However, they're a fed seasons winners on thus site that won't bother to response to a review if it isn't flowery , kissing their feet. It's rude not to response, but I get over it real quick. Please keep your sharp eye out on the quiekyness on this site and report on it bundled in a laugh !

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2015

So glad you enjoyed it and are kind enough to comment as well. Many thanks, Dennis

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Hi Dennis,
I love your sense of humor Dennis and this was a delight. I recognize some items on your list as I have had those too. Some FS writers really are brutal. I try not to take it to seriously but when you have put your heart and soul into a piece, it's hard not to. Loved this one.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thanks Janet, this was a fun one. Quite a few writers here identified with some of the points. Nevertheless, it's a great site, despite some drawbacks. Blessings, Dennis

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Dennis, now control yourself...we have sooooo many people on here...everyone different...so smile and be happy with your replies...anyway...Tom will boot you if your not...LOL...I have gotten so winners myself...LOL...very well said...very well written you...smiling...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015

Did you see yourself in #10? Thanks for the advice and the review...you are a lovely person...even Tom thinks so...as I do. :) Dennis

reply by l.raven on 15-Jan-2015

you are so sweet Dennis...thank you so much...Luff zxoo

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

All it takes is thanks. Nobody reads my reviews anyway-or if they do they ignore them. Which is good. As long as I get paid to post stuff so I can ignore reviews and rap out a quick thanks.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015

Thanks! I appreciate your taking time to read and review my work. Dennis

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I loved this hilarious essay and satirical expose' on the inadequacies and shortcomings of the review system, I must admit a desire to be encouraging and at the same time honest, albeit, sometimes brutally so, finds me in a quandary as to my integrity in God or not, praise Him for grace and Jesus perfection, imagine if Jesus had gone easy on the Pharisees or even His own disciples. This is well done, Dennis, I laughed my way through it! Blessings, Bro, Roy.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015

Hi Roy, yeah I was really brutal when I first came on the site, mostly because I was puffed up over my own abilities. I really hurt one writer I'm sure. These days, I really look for what the writer is trying to say. I offer little advice on the mechanics unless something is obvious. Thanks for reading and reviewing, glad you got a laugh out of it. Dennis

Comment from Connie C

Excellent

Hi Dennis,
I really enjoyed reading all these responses to reviews. You have a delightful sense of humor, and it's hard to pick a favorite of all the samples you provide. I think #13 is probably one that sticks out for me. There's nothing like getting a one or two-star rating from someone new to the site!
Thanks for an enjoyable read.
Connie

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015

Hi Connie, glad you liked it...when I was a newbie I was brutal thinking I was something. Live and learn for sure...Thanks for reviewing...Dennis

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

These are funny. I dare you to write an actual review or response like these for an actual post. I would laugh and be incline to reward you. I like humor and good satire. I wonder what Spits thinks; I'm sure she will let you know. Keep up keeping it honest....

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015

Are you trying to get me killed? I actually wrote some brutal stuff when I was a newbie, brimming with unwarranted confidence. I will stick to this method of venting a little bit, thanks anyway. As for Spitfire, my comment comes from the first I ever made to her three years ago...we have a good rapport. Thanks for your review...truly appreciated. Dennis