Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Hi,Sankey, and you have touched on a real problem on FS. Sometimes I receive a review that doesn't have a hint that the reviewer actually read the work. In the meantime, I suppose they're receiving points to boost their reviewer ranking. It isn't fair that they give a cut and past review, because it's not helpful. It's cheating, in a way. Excellent expression and rhyme in this. A great subject to write about. judi

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Sis. I knew there were a few around the place who would relate fer shore.
Lord NBless

reply by judiverse on 23-Feb-2018

You're welcome, Sankey. I think quite a few of us have received reviews that don't show any reference to the specific post. judi

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very interesting and true poem you have penned my friend. There are some that do paste, but I am thankful I have not come to that place yet. You used very good wording and great imagery with the art work! May God bless you and your wife! Good to see you writing again! Blessings, teri

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Sis good seeing you in here. Lord Bless.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Sankey, I couldn't agree more with your well written poem. We're here to learn and help each other. Unfortunately, the copy and paste has become more wide spread, and will ultimately be the downfall of the site. You are always very helpful in your reviews. All the best.Ulla:))

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks, Ulla.I knew there were a few out there who agreed. Take care.

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I couldn't agree with you more. I also get short unhelpful reviews and they can be annoying. That said, there are times when the reviewers is not able to put the time in that is necessary and sends a thank you for your post reply. I am guilty of this because of the limit I can use my eyes on the computer. It has improved but my eyes still tire easily and I am not always able to pick up any mistakes or spags. This is a well written poem about an issue that conveys the need for reviewers to remember they are here to offer help and suggestions to the writer. Considering I cannot spell, have atrocious grammar and never know when to put a comma in or take it out, makes me one of the worst persons to offer assistance to fellow writers. You did a great job with this and I always look forward to your posts and reviews.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Sahsa we all know your situation with your eyes and so on, so you know this was not picking at you. Thanks for taking the time for this lovely big review. You know I love reading all your stuff too.

reply by Sasha on 23-Feb-2018

Not to worry, I knew that.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I receive so many, I appreciate the ones who take their time to analyse, but their are some who are very curt with their reviews, I get a lot of feedback so I don't really mind, it's usually the top revilers, without much of a poet ranking. I do try when I review. But well done, Geoff, wouldn't worry terribly much, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks bro. I knew there were a few that would relate. Appreciate you coming by. Lord Bless.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. There is not a real way to do a review by cut and paste. Your rhymes work well in this poem with abab rhyme and monorhyme respectively. Although I make use of cut and paste by thanking reviewers for reviews.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks old friend. Appreciate you coming by. Lord Bless.

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Cut and paste reviews are something we all deal with. The most interesting part of this poem is the last bit that encourages those who practice this to skip reviewing. Structurally, no the poem is not perfect but the message rings loud and clear. In this case, that is probably more important.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Bro. Appreciate your lovely review. You are just one person I knew would agree with this one. Lord Bless.

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

What can I say? That your poem is not precisely metered and rhymed and centered on the page? Who cares? Your message is clear. No massive spags. One thing hit my eye-my wife was born 27 March 51...cheers.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Red, glad someone else was born March 27/51...but was she in Aussie or??? Hehe.. Appreciate the great review

Comment from MelB

Excellent

Hi Geoff, I don't see the cut and paste reviewing as much, but I do see some cut and paste replies to reviews. Sometimes, I do get reviews, where it is clear the post hasn't been read.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Sis good point I will look into these more, as I do agree.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for your wise advice to reviewers. I think the newbies are often the guilty ones when it comes to delivering weak reviews. I admired your adding rhymes, particularly the mono-verse rhymes, to your poem and even its title. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks Joan, I know this was needed as I am aware of quite a few feeling the same.