Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

If I spot and error, I point it out to the writer. I do my best with both prose and poetry. It is easier for me to review prose because I'm not a poet and don't understand the rules for different forms of poetry. I do my best.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022

Thanks, new friend. A couple of you posting to this today, I have not met. This was stirred up out of the cobwebs from a good friend's poem she wrote today re similar regarding reviews etc.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Sankey. What a beautiful image to accompany your poem which is written well. I think we write for ourselves, really. If others enjoy our work that's wonderful, but I do understand that some writers resent a cut and paste. Also, there are enough of us who DO read the work we review and that's really a super thing. Very good rhyming within your piece. Thanks for sharing. Marilyn

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

Thanks Marilyn. Great review. You are right I never worry if I get a lousy review as they are outnumbered by all the good ones hehe. I can't remember if you read the last Chapter of my Biography I only put up the other day let me know. Biography is The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go ChaPTER IS ABOUT bIG bROTHER. sORRY IF YOU SAW IT ALREADY. Sorry for caps. God Bless.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Sankey
I can see why you can get upset when you get a review that has been copied and pasted
I like the way you addressed the people who are doing so who don't take time to tell you what they liked or give you advise or mention if you made an error.
Gert

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

Thankjs Gert. Over time I have had some reviews that initially offended me for their straightness. However, as I went back and examined their points they made I accepted some of the suggestions and made some of their changes suggested.

reply by Gert sherwood on 05-Mar-2018

Sankey ,
I hope you receive some kind of reply from the reviewers that gave you advice say--
Thank You for using my suggestions
Gert

Comment from apky

Excellent

I agree with you in this one. I think it's bad enough in this site that reviewers get away with this sort of reviewing which can't be labelled as anything helpful. Other eviewers write things like "It's not my genre." So why not skip and review something that is your genre?

Great poem with a relevant topic, Sankey.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018

Exactly right. No one is forced to review something that "is not their genre": and I can almost figure out who wrote that too ho hum. But they do it if there is funny money attached. I wonder how many do a review like that on something with no reward ha! Thanks for coming by.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this reviewing poem with us. I agree. I often get cut and pasted reviews. I know because sometimes the review has nothing to do with what I wrote. LOL I struggle with I review poetry because I don't completely understand. I review it because I enjoy reading it.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018

A good enough reason for a review, Sis. Glad you enjoyed this. I appreciate your fine review, thanks. I need to get my kangaroo Siggy out again.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Good advice. I think many of us should pay attention to this write. Especially, the author notes. It is hard work and time consuming as well. Thanks for sharing Sankey. Hope it all well with you and the wife.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018

Thanks Bro Pray for me tomorrow (Sunday your time Monday here) I have to go for a Driving test due to my Diabetes (which is ok) and my Sleep Apnoea(also ok.)

reply by Ben Colder on 24-Feb-2018

Prayer on the way.

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019

Hey Bro, noticing a comment I made on here re driving test... you know I failed I think Have not driven since Feb last year now. Gong through this collection to save elsewhere. Lord Bless

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

Ha, ha, well put and enjoyed the rhythmic beat. And grasp at times it is just that... but to be fair it all depends. Yet cut and paste what do you mean... Correcting a piece? Brief well done!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018

Hi, new friend, I mean using the very same response in most of a reviewers reviews...meaning sometimes they may possibly not even read the reviewed piece. Thanks for coming along. I believe in reciprocating will try and find your stuff.

Comment from sunao

Excellent

Thank you so much for sharing, Sankey!! I love the image that you used. I think that it is beautiful. I'm sorry that you had to experience reviews that are not really helpful. Please keep up the great work and I cannot wait to read more from you!!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018

Ok little mate, there is plenty around ti read. Thanks for coming by.

reply by sunao on 24-Feb-2018

Yay!! I am delighted and it is my pleasure!

reply by sunao on 14-Jul-2018

I am really behind!! I have to catch up!!

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

I never cut and paste. All mine are different but I don't know if I ever actually offer words of wisdom for any piece I write. I guess I review on what it sparks in me and offer help when I can. I have found a couple copy and pasters though through my years of being here.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018

Thanks mate. Appreciate the great review.

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

good advice. and cleverly written.
As Thumper's mom told him,"If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
In our weekly writer's critique group, we use the "sandwich approach:" Begin with a positive word about the ms, then give suggestions for possible changes, then end with another positive something.
Can't honestly say I always follow it, but try to.
Katharine - pome lover

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Sounds good friend. I loved the formula. I try and be helpful as much as I can. Appreciate the great review.