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Comment from Mark D. R.
this is the reality of FanStory - ably described in your contest entry
small edit for your " it's "
Should be 'its' - those spell checks never seem to find my context errors too
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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this is the reality of FanStory - ably described in your contest entry
small edit for your " it's "
Should be 'its' - those spell checks never seem to find my context errors too
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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It?s really = it is really, verb
its = the dog ate its food (possessive)
Thanks for your kind review, Mark
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Apologies, I had not interpreted in your way. Pleased you knew what your intent was. LOL
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No offense! Thanks for the ?nits? alert
Comment from Lance S. Loria
Agree!! Crazy that the vote is "blind" by "peers" without any controls. A voter can read all or none of the poems. I've been here a month, entered several contests, placed several times and now only participate in free contests with judge panels. Still waiting for my first win or even place.
I obviously love your topic so here's 6 stars for being a rebel!
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Agree!! Crazy that the vote is "blind" by "peers" without any controls. A voter can read all or none of the poems. I've been here a month, entered several contests, placed several times and now only participate in free contests with judge panels. Still waiting for my first win or even place.
I obviously love your topic so here's 6 stars for being a rebel!
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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It?s a controversial one! But I for one used to enter contests, spent more money than I realized. Now, I had to enter this one to use the chance of expressing my opinion, and try one more time. I am quite happy with positive reviews, and care more about FS fans enjoyment of my poetry, than paying money for little poetry contests under ten words in length. Thanks so much for your supportive review,
Hugs, Trisha
Comment from Ms. Snyder
I like your post - $250 is nothing on here in a year. Some people are spending that in a month promoting their work and having it sit at the #1-5 spots week after week. But also some are reading for their reviewing time depending on how fast and well they read. When I promote these days, I may spend $20 bucks here or there, but I didn't know what the heck I was doing when I first started, and ya it was easy to drop $250 in a month - I had 8 poems going in 8 contests. - That is 500 x .50 cents... But if you have $ or you win contest money then you just dump it back in like the slots, so it becomes addictive chasing the next win. I think this is my pick for the contest. I really like your message. I like ironic! Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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I like your post - $250 is nothing on here in a year. Some people are spending that in a month promoting their work and having it sit at the #1-5 spots week after week. But also some are reading for their reviewing time depending on how fast and well they read. When I promote these days, I may spend $20 bucks here or there, but I didn't know what the heck I was doing when I first started, and ya it was easy to drop $250 in a month - I had 8 poems going in 8 contests. - That is 500 x .50 cents... But if you have $ or you win contest money then you just dump it back in like the slots, so it becomes addictive chasing the next win. I think this is my pick for the contest. I really like your message. I like ironic! Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Holy Cow! I finally got a shared view! I also started out $$$ per year until I realized what was happening. My main ?beef? was about the amount charged for entry to the smallest poem styles. Thank you so much for sharing your views. I appreciated it.
Comment from Badger_29
It's very clever, I really enjoy poetry that makes a political statement such as this. Your use of rhyme meter and flow were appropriate the subject material was appropriate the message impeccable multiple walkaway scratching their heads I enjoyed this.
Blessings,
Darren
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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It's very clever, I really enjoy poetry that makes a political statement such as this. Your use of rhyme meter and flow were appropriate the subject material was appropriate the message impeccable multiple walkaway scratching their heads I enjoyed this.
Blessings,
Darren
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Thanks, Darren for your supportive complimentary review. I am way behind on reviewing, your poem was very long!
Hugs, Trisha
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Which one?
Comment from damommy
I find it hard to review short poems like that. I end up writing more review than there was poem. lol.
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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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I find it hard to review short poems like that. I end up writing more review than there was poem. lol.
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Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Thank you for your review. I agree!
Hugs, Trisha
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I love your title! And, I agree with you totally. But, it is more than ironic that you entered this contest to dis FS contests.
The reasons I write poetry are not to win, per se, but to make a difference and leave my mark on this world. Writing poetry is not, usually, a way to make money. We write because it completes us and nurtures us. But, this is one person's opinion, and as such, need not represent all of the writers and their reasons for writing. I like your comparison of a poetry contest to a one-armed bandit. That is quite clever. Keep speaking your opinions loud and clear. We need forward thinking on this site.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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I love your title! And, I agree with you totally. But, it is more than ironic that you entered this contest to dis FS contests.
The reasons I write poetry are not to win, per se, but to make a difference and leave my mark on this world. Writing poetry is not, usually, a way to make money. We write because it completes us and nurtures us. But, this is one person's opinion, and as such, need not represent all of the writers and their reasons for writing. I like your comparison of a poetry contest to a one-armed bandit. That is quite clever. Keep speaking your opinions loud and clear. We need forward thinking on this site.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Thanks for reviewing. This poem expressed a long time view of mine. The same penning indeed can be expressed without entering a competition. I think It?s the lure of the cash payback for a small investment. I?m actually dissing the system more than the writers.
I appreciate your view, and yes! I agree it?s an ironic entry.
Hugs, Trisha
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Hello Trisha
Ah, without the writers entering the contests, there would be no contests. The 'system' is comprised of winners and losers partaking in the contests to win a little cash. I appreciate your taking a stand on this issue.
Jesse
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Thanks Jesse, we are on a similar path of stating our feelings instead of swallowing them!
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Thanks for affirming our similar path.
Jesse
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Keep progressing!
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I will!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Talent will shine Trisha without paying a penny. I earn with the reviewing and then promote, everyone has the chance to do that without spending a penny. If someone wants to pay money to promote their poem then they should be entitled to do it, that is what democracy and a free thinking society is all about, we have choices, I wish you luck with your poem here, I reckon is is quite controversial and well rhymed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Talent will shine Trisha without paying a penny. I earn with the reviewing and then promote, everyone has the chance to do that without spending a penny. If someone wants to pay money to promote their poem then they should be entitled to do it, that is what democracy and a free thinking society is all about, we have choices, I wish you luck with your poem here, I reckon is is quite controversial and well rhymed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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I think the system is cashing in as commercialism does. I target the charges for such, but we do all have a choice. It?s the lure of the payoff I think. I write from a frugal view. Thanks for your review , I?ll see if I put any cats among the pigeons ..
Hugs, Trisha
Comment from Debbie Pope
I have often wondered the same thing, Trisha. If I was a real writer though and wanted my stuff published, I'd probably be in the competition to get all the accolades for my resume that I could. I pay decent for reviews out of courtesy. Everybody needs money to post. The whole system is amazing. I sort of like it though. The folks at the top of the ranking feel a pressure that I don't feel. I just pay and review to get it back. I enjoy the whole process.
I bet that you get very good reviews for this insightful piece. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hope you are doing well. I have been so overwhelmed that I have not reviewed as much as usual. I've missed talking to you.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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I have often wondered the same thing, Trisha. If I was a real writer though and wanted my stuff published, I'd probably be in the competition to get all the accolades for my resume that I could. I pay decent for reviews out of courtesy. Everybody needs money to post. The whole system is amazing. I sort of like it though. The folks at the top of the ranking feel a pressure that I don't feel. I just pay and review to get it back. I enjoy the whole process.
I bet that you get very good reviews for this insightful piece. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hope you are doing well. I have been so overwhelmed that I have not reviewed as much as usual. I've missed talking to you.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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I?ve missed you too, but not really because I?ve been bad at looking
At my reviews LOL thanks so much for your positive review for this ?cat among the pigeons? entry. Heck I always rate low in contests, so it will be no surprise!
Hugs, Trisha
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Trisha, Ha Ha you are so right but glad you entered this contest and yes we mist be either mad or very rich to spend money on these still fun to have a go.
Havent seen a one armed bandit for ages Loved your humour And good luck in this one Cha Ching Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Hi Trisha, Ha Ha you are so right but glad you entered this contest and yes we mist be either mad or very rich to spend money on these still fun to have a go.
Havent seen a one armed bandit for ages Loved your humour And good luck in this one Cha Ching Cheers Christine
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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How dare SHE write this! To each his own, this is one view and peoples? right to their choices Thanks very much for your positive review
Hugs, Trisha