Still holding my breath

[Pendulum]

PM'd several editors and asked IF they had time to read my story(s) after taking the time to make sure my genre of story was acceptable to them

But so far NO replies

Mildly perplexing. Realizing it's all volunteer work. But common courtesy makes me think I'd at least get a "sorry, too busy"

 

[LadyCibelle]

PM'd several editors and asked IF they had time to read my story(s) after taking the time to make sure my genre of story was acceptable to them

But so far NO replies

Mildly perplexing. Realizing it's all volunteer work. But common courtesy makes me think I'd at least get a "sorry, too busy"

Yes you are entirely right common courtesy should get you that at least...but unfortunately, from what I heard from countless writers, plenty of VE are NOT courteous or they forgot they have their name on the editor's list and don't look at the email address they gave when signing up to become a VE.

Have you tried taking a look at the List of Alternate editors I've created here on the EF? Those on the list are good, efficient and I know they would give you an answer, if only to tell you they are busy at the moment.

 

[Khasy]

Though I'm not on the list yet, for some unknown reason (Have been pending for 3 weeks or more), I got the time, and can take a look at it. Just email me on daniel@section1.dk and I'll take a look at it. Oh and please tell what you want me to focus on, or just general feedback.

 

[Pendulum]

Thank you Khasy...I may take you up on the offer just to satisfy my curiousity and get an honest opinion.

My point is tiny compared to most I'm sure at this site. But?

It is mine to voice.

And I'll do that hopefully without beating a dead horse too long...

I've written at this site for close to four years. I'm far from perfect and have made mistakes, some I've even had the courage to go back and try to make right with people.

All the quarrels, arguments and wars I've seen and been part of come from one person "slighting" the other, and being treated the same in return.

Didn't quite seem possible at first, not at a virtual writing site after all, right?

But behind the words after all is a person, and those words hold thier emotions, fantasies and ego.

We all seem to forget that at times. It's "just" another story from "just" another wannabe writer serving thier own wants and needs.

I write to amuse myself and yes I have a frail ego that needs bolstering at times. When I ask for help in editing it is also a manner of asking for peer approval.

Constructive critiqe I could handle and benefit from as well as appreciate.

Being ignored though?

What I try to approach in a semi professional manner suddenly becomes personal and in a way

insulting.

There are other boards to have my meek stories written at even if this site was my first choice.

Rather than whining I'll do that.

Just as I believe the "editors" here should stop making excuses and start taking positive action to back up what they say they are and do.

 

[LadyCibelle]

Being ignored though?

What I try to approach in a semi professional manner suddenly becomes personal and in a way insulting.

There are other boards to have my meek stories written at even if this site was my first choice.

Rather than whining I'll do that.

Just as I believe the "editors" here should stop making excuses and start taking positive action to back up what they say they are and do.

Oh but I totally agree with you. Don't get me wrong and I wasn't trying to excuse those who didn't do what they're supposed to do. Quite the contrary!!! I've said it too many times that the main Editor's list is lacking. There isn't any control to see if said editors on the list do their job, if they answer in a timely manner or even if they do answer period. There is no way of knowing if X editor on the list is still active or not.....even those who update their editor's profile regularly Some do update their profile but they aren't even close to answering any mails coming to them that pertains to editing someone's story. THAT is something I can't understand!!!

One thing though, and please take it in the spirit intended and don't read more into it, you shouldn't put all the editors in the same basket. I know a whole lot, okay maybe not personally but I've seen their work, who spend hours on end editing other people's story and don't even ask for a single acknowledgement of their work. The ones on my alternate editors' list for example are all busy with their own writings but they all take the time out of their busy schedule to give a hand when needed and do so with good grace and professionalism. There are rotten apples everywhere but it would be unfair to say that ALL editors are the same.

 

[Pendulum]

Free Speech and Free Web Sites

The ravings and rantings of one insignicant person among the mass of many

You can't judge all by the actions of a few, nor have I

Thank You each and everyone for your opinions and taking the time to read my own.

Adios & Vayo Con Dios