Reviewing questions

[always_smiling]

I've been doing a lot of reading on the site, including the FAQ. I've read some great poetry and stories, and want to vote and give feedback. The problem is that once I get there, um, I chicken out.

I know I haven't shared all my poetry, and there aren't many here that know a thing about me, but I've written for several years. No, I'm not saying I'm a pro, in fact, far from. I believe the more we read from others, the more educated we'll become, and get better as writers.

So, my question(s) is: how would you like your poetry reviewed? Do you want to know if you've missed a coma or semi-colon? Would you like to know a word was missed in one of your lines? We all know this happens from time to time. Would you like me to play around with the words to show you how I'd think it could
be better? It seems a lot of poets love to do that, and I'm one of them. We enjoy playing around with words to see if there's a difference, and if it sounds better or not.

OR are there some of you that just want a vote as well as feedback without the constructive criticism? Maybe just tell you what part of the poem I enjoyed?

I'd like to think I'm a kind person, but don't want to hurt anyone's feelings even if it's over one word. So, if any or all poets can come on in to take a moment to read this, please let me know how you'd like to be reviewed. Don't be afraid to say you're sensitive. A lot of us are. Just remember who's more critical of you. Yourself, right? Who can hurt us more than ourselves? Argh! Ain't it the truth?!!

A far as myself: when I start submitting my poetry, I would like everything pointed out, so it can be fixed.

Thanks for your time!



Why the heck do my paragraphs look funny? Is it my computer or the site?

 

[flyguy69]

I've been doing a lot of reading on the site, including the FAQ. I've read some great poetry and stories, and want to vote and give feedback. The problem is that once I get there, um, I chicken out.

I know I haven't shared all my poetry, and there aren't many here that know a thing about me, but I've written for several years. No, I'm not saying I'm a pro, in fact, far from. I believe the more we read from others, the more educated we'll become, and get better as writers.

So, my question(s) is: how would you like your poetry reviewed? Do you want to know if you've missed a coma or semi-colon? Would you like to know a word was missed in one of your lines? We all know this happens from time to time. Would you like me to play around with the words to show you how I'd think it could
be better? It seems a lot of poets love to do that, and I'm one of them. We enjoy playing around with words to see if there's a difference, and if it sounds better or not.

OR are there some of you that just want a vote as well as feedback without the constructive criticism? Maybe just tell you what part of the poem I enjoyed?

I'd like to think I'm a kind person, but don't want to hurt anyone's feelings even if it's over one word. So, if any or all poets can come on in to take a moment to read this, please let me know how you'd like to be reviewed. Don't be afraid to say you're sensitive. A lot of us are. Just remember who's more critical of you. Yourself, right? Who can hurt us more than ourselves? Argh! Ain't it the truth?!!

A far as myself: when I start submitting my poetry, I would like everything pointed out, so it can be fixed.

Thanks for your time!



Why the heck do my paragraphs look funny? Is it my computer or the site?

How are you with a ballpeen hammer?

 

[4degrees]

i like it when someone gives feedback like, 'oh man that shit got me hard as fuck.'

either that, or 'wow that is the epitome of suckass'.

 

[always_smiling]

How are you with a ballpeen hammer?

Gotcha

i like it when someone gives feedback like, 'oh man that shit got me hard as fuck.'

either that, or 'wow that is the epitome of suckass'.

Works for me!

 

[PatCarrington]

How are you with a ballpeen hammer?

is that what is meant by "cross-threading" in poetry.

 

[WickedEve]

So, my question(s) is: how would you like your poetry reviewed? Do you want to know if you've missed a coma or semi-colon? Would you like to know a word was missed in one of your lines? We all know this happens from time to time. Would you like me to play around with the words to show you how I'd think it could
be better? It seems a lot of poets love to do that, and I'm one of them. We enjoy playing around with words to see if there's a difference, and if it sounds better or not.

OR are there some of you that just want a vote as well as feedback without the constructive criticism? Maybe just tell you what part of the poem I enjoyed?

Some want to know about the green thing stuck in their teeth and some want you to tell them what a pretty smile they have. So go slowly, be constructive, and tactful. Once you get to know some of the poets, you'll know who is okay with constructive criticism and which ones want praise only. Or be a bitch and say what you want. If you do that, someone will start a thread in your honor. The first page will be about how you're a bitch commenter and the next eleven pages will be about sex and farts and what serial killers eat for breakfast.

 

[always_smiling]

Some want to know about the green thing stuck in their teeth and some want you to tell them what a pretty smile they have. So go slowly, be constructive, and tactful. Once you get to know some of the poets, you'll know who is okay with constructive criticism and which ones want praise only. Or be a bitch and say what you want. If you do that, someone will start a thread in your honor. The first page will be about how you're a bitch commenter and the next eleven pages will be about sex and farts and what serial killers eat for breakfast.

Yeah, I think I've read some of that.

 

[Du Lac]

I always try to be kindly constructive.... I feel we are all here to learn and how can we learn if we always get a wow that was great reply to a poem.... my only dislike lol.. is the low voters who silently bomb you with no reasoning. I find this to be COWARDLY and ignorant. Just my thoughts on it... hence if I do not have anything positive to say it just may be that I do not like that style etc.... different tastes... but kind critiquing works better than violent angry replies...
du lac~

 

[always_smiling]

I always try to be kindly constructive.... I feel we are all here to learn and how can we learn if we always get a wow that was great reply to a poem.... my only dislike lol.. is the low voters who silently bomb you with no reasoning. I find this to be COWARDLY and ignorant. Just my thoughts on it... hence if I do not have anything positive to say it just may be that I do not like that style etc.... different tastes... but kind critiquing works better than violent angry replies...
du lac~

I couldn't agree more. We sound a lot alike. Maybe I should only review what I like, so I don't have to worry about the serial killers wanting to eat me for breakfast.

 

[4degrees]

...so I don't have to worry about the serial killers wanting to eat me for breakfast

hahahaha. good one.

 

[always_smiling]

hahahaha. good one.

The serial killer comment came from WickedEve, but that's enough for me to be a wittle worried.

Too bad no one can come thru our computers to bash our faces in, huh?

 

[4degrees]

serial killers eat serial for breakfast.

 

[Guest]

The serial killer comment came from WickedEve, but that's enough for me to be a wittle worried.

Too bad no one can come thru our computers to bash our faces in, huh?

They can't? Where's Tath, that fibber!

 

[annaswirls]

If you go to the thread-- Roll Call, most people who submit poetry here state what they are looking for. But overall, just do what you want. Can't please everyone.

I think if you are interested in doing in depth critique, do the ones on the Not for the Thin Skined thread, or the Poetry in Construction threads. Also when people put up their poem in an individual thread.

Of course, do what you want, but sometimes people ignore intense critique anyway, if you want to help people, those would be my suggestions.

Everyone has their own opinion on this topic. If you do what you think is right, then if you get complaints etc it will not be a big deal to you


Most people do not do big crits on the personal comments board, but you certainly can if you want. Often times if I have a lot of suggestions that not everyone needs to see, I just send it privately. Sometimes it is easier to hear it that way as sometimes people will react more positively if they are not spanked in public. Of course, there are some who like it.


so many variables!


I like tough criticism from people who can pull it off. One of my favorite critics from another site is a motherfucking bastard. When he crits my stuff he takes off the gloves and does not fuck around with the pretty words. I can take it from him because he is a fucking genius and he is always right on the money.

Is that elitist?

Someone told me once to consider using the phrase "Have you considered..... blab blah" that way it is not telling a person how to write or what to write, just making a suggestion to think about it.


I do want nit-picky things-- grammatical etc.


okay must nap. sleep deprived.

Thanks and Welcome I cannot remember if I said that already.


Best suggestion, just hang around you will figure it out. Besides the people you might offend with any little thing will probably not respond to this thread

they wiol sneak up from behind and jump ya when you least expect it.

no not really.

but maybe



night

J

 

[always_smiling]

serial killers eat serial for breakfast.

You mean cereal...uh huh...with eye balls instead of marshmallows.

I'm thinking of Lucky Charms. My kids got me addicted. Well, I like Cocoa Pebbles to.

 

[always_smiling]

If you go to the thread-- Roll Call, most people who submit poetry here state what they are looking for. But overall, just do what you want. Can't please everyone.

I think if you are interested in doing in depth critique, do the ones on the Not for the Thin Skined thread, or the Poetry in Construction threads. Also when people put up their poem in an individual thread.

Of course, do what you want, but sometimes people ignore intense critique anyway, if you want to help people, those would be my suggestions.

Everyone has their own opinion on this topic. If you do what you think is right, then if you get complaints etc it will not be a big deal to you


Most people do not do big crits on the personal comments board, but you certainly can if you want. Often times if I have a lot of suggestions that not everyone needs to see, I just send it privately. Sometimes it is easier to hear it that way as sometimes people will react more positively if they are not spanked in public. Of course, there are some who like it.


so many variables!


I like tough criticism from people who can pull it off. One of my favorite critics from another site is a motherfucking bastard. When he crits my stuff he takes off the gloves and does not fuck around with the pretty words. I can take it from him because he is a fucking genius and he is always right on the money.

Is that elitist?

Someone told me once to consider using the phrase "Have you considered..... blab blah" that way it is not telling a person how to write or what to write, just making a suggestion to think about it.


I do want nit-picky things-- grammatical etc.


okay must nap. sleep deprived.

Thanks and Welcome I cannot remember if I said that already.


Best suggestion, just hang around you will figure it out. Besides the people you might offend with any little thing will probably not respond to this thread

they wiol sneak up from behind and jump ya when you least expect it.

no not really.

but maybe



night

J

Good suggestions, Annaswirls, and thanks for the welcome.

"Often times if I have a lot of suggestions that not everyone needs to see, I just send it privately. Sometimes it is easier to hear it that way as sometimes people will react more positively if they are not spanked in public. Of course, there are some who like it." ------that's really kind of you.

Thanks for commenting here, and letting me know how you feel about reviewing in general.

 

[Zanzibar]

I wrote a whole "how to" on constructive criticism and apply it to more than just poetry. You can follow the link in my signature if you've a mind to read my philosophy on making your comments count.

I've found my comments/suggestions are a whole lot better recieved when I focus on the material instead of the author. And I find I am much more receptive to criticism when offered in the same manner.

 

[4degrees]

no i meant serial.

 

[always_smiling]

no i meant serial.

It is possible I could be having a brain fart or something. You had me go look up all the definitions of serial, although I'm still having visions of eye balls in Lucky Charms. Anyway, they aren't going to be mine, LOL!

 

[templeminded]

I always try to be kindly constructive.... I feel we are all here to learn and how can we learn if we always get a wow that was great reply to a poem.... my only dislike lol.. is the low voters who silently bomb you with no reasoning. I find this to be COWARDLY and ignorant. Just my thoughts on it... hence if I do not have anything positive to say it just may be that I do not like that style etc.... different tastes... but kind critiquing works better than violent angry replies...
du lac~

when you're standing up for what is right
remember to do so with intelligence
nin-

 

[templeminded]

It is possible I could be having a brain fart or something. You had me go look up all the definitions of serial, although I'm still having visions of eye balls in Lucky Charms. Anyway, they aren't going to be mine, LOL!

"brain fart"
a inner & outer conflict- at the same time
nin-

 

[twelveoone]

I've been doing a lot of reading on the site, including the FAQ. I've read some great poetry and stories, and want to vote and give feedback. The problem is that once I get there, um, I chicken out.

I know I haven't shared all my poetry, and there aren't many here that know a thing about me, but I've written for several years. No, I'm not saying I'm a pro, in fact, far from. I believe the more we read from others, the more educated we'll become, and get better as writers.

So, my question(s) is: how would you like your poetry reviewed? Do you want to know if you've missed a coma or semi-colon? Would you like to know a word was missed in one of your lines? We all know this happens from time to time. Would you like me to play around with the words to show you how I'd think it could
be better? It seems a lot of poets love to do that, and I'm one of them. We enjoy playing around with words to see if there's a difference, and if it sounds better or not.

OR are there some of you that just want a vote as well as feedback without the constructive criticism? Maybe just tell you what part of the poem I enjoyed?

I'd like to think I'm a kind person, but don't want to hurt anyone's feelings even if it's over one word. So, if any or all poets can come on in to take a moment to read this, please let me know how you'd like to be reviewed. Don't be afraid to say you're sensitive. A lot of us are. Just remember who's more critical of you. Yourself, right? Who can hurt us more than ourselves? Argh! Ain't it the truth?!!

A far as myself: when I start submitting my poetry, I would like everything pointed out, so it can be fixed.

Thanks for your time!



Why the heck do my paragraphs look funny? Is it my computer or the site?

Playing around with words is difficult, it takes it from their view to yours, meaning's can be changed, if you feel comfortable doing it, do it. Suggestions are best. But whatever you say and score you leave has a certain validity, as long as you leave your name, because 1.) it is your opinion, 2.) the authour if astute, he can gather information from it, even if that information limited to that person doesn't like my stuff. If you leave suggestions and the authour doesn't somehow reply in kind, after three trys, it is best not to bother.
Sometimes my comments are limited to little more than" hi, I'm here, read it it's OK" that still let's the authour know that I seek them out, and the poem is OK.

 

[Freebear]

nope it still sux

nope it still sux

 

[always_smiling]

Playing around with words is difficult, it takes it from their view to yours, meaning's can be changed, if you feel comfortable doing it, do it. Suggestions are best. But whatever you say and score you leave has a certain validity, as long as you leave your name, because 1.) it is your opinion, 2.) the authour if astute, he can gather information from it, even if that information limited to that person doesn't like my stuff. If you leave suggestions and the authour doesn't somehow reply in kind, after three trys, it is best not to bother.
Sometimes my comments are limited to little more than" hi, I'm here, read it it's OK" that still let's the authour know that I seek them out, and the poem is OK.

Thanks, twelveoone for commenting to the thread. I was just doing some reviewing, and there are many poems out there I'd like to comment on, but I'd like to know how one wants their review done. From what I got from you here is you'd like your reviews done fairly simple. Not a problem and completely understood.

FYI- I will always leave my name. I've seen many anonymous reviews, and quite frankly, I think they oughta kill it on the system. Some are very nice comments too, but I'm not too crazy about the idea. I know all the reasons why, and blah, blah, blah. I'm sure I'm not going to like everything here, but for the most part, I'm really enjoying myself.

Again, thanks for stopping by and letting me know how you feel.

always

 

[always_smiling]

nope it still sux

Wow! That made much sense. (clearing throat)

I'm glad you got another post in. Are you going to show your pecker in your AV when you hit 100?