Just a fairly light-hearted plea to those who chose to take and not give. Those who choose not to review,
A single verse, an odd haiku,
Betimes a scrap of prose or two,
And never read.
To ask opinions on your work,
When all you do is post and lurk,
All other selfless effort shirk,
Take heed.
You idle lumps, your cards are marked,
You’ll find your efforts un-remarked,
While at PC your bum is parked,
Lest you discuss!
Come on! make a review debut,
It’s really not that hard to do,
Think not what GW does for you,
But you for us!
Oli (06/11.06) |
=)
Written by no1butClo (337 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | very nice.
I like the rhyming form, but I can't rememebr the name, sure I recognise it? Now I feel really cheeky asking for a bit more detail on 'A body'...never mind 
x clo x | It may not be laziness
Written by Snodlander (501 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | I am desperate for objective criticism, but I am so unsure of myself critiquing better authors than me that it took a lot of courage to paste anything other than 'great'.
Or, to put it another way,
A scribbler new, shows pretension
To bring low, citing objection.
What matters it, my rejection
Of author's child?
On fragile egshells I will tread.
Minding feelings I go in dread.
I mean no hurt, I want you read,
Not wastebin filed. | Touche Snodders!
Written by Talisker (1320 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | Point taken. It must "sometimes" be apathy and indolence though, with others, not your good self of course.
And how dare you ape my poem with a superior one in your review! 
Oli |
Written by Phil (6632 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | Good poem, good point. Like Clo, I liked the form, but ignorant that I am, didn't recognise it.
How about a system? Say, rack up ten reviews minimum (on other works, not your own) for every piece of your own.
If you've read something, how much more trouble is it to comment? It only seems polite, unless there is absolutely nothing polite to say!
What rhymes with idle git?
Ah yes...lazy.......
All the best Oli,
Phil. | Don't hold your breath
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3291 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | I am so pleased to hear these sentiments from a poet. I did the same thing myself a few months ago- a little chiding verse which had about as much affect as this one will. Still yours was much better than mine so it do the trick.
I don't know why people don't comment: I mean they always ask for feedback themselves so they realise it's value but never apply it back-hey-ho just don't get me started..Oh too late I already have
Glad your raised the point again.
cheers
BBS |
Written by JourneyAtNight (314 comments posted) 6th November 2006 | Well said, and nicely done - although, I must agree with snodlander that sometimes I feel a bit uneasy about remarking on some pieces, especially the good ones - incase I'm getting the wrong idea, or for fear of sounding patronizing!
Hopefully, as I improve with my writing I'll grow more confident and will be able to shoot you all down with my amazingly sharp wit and criticism! 
Take care
E x |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 7th November 2006 | Unfortunately this is probably a debate which will rage forever! Personally, I can understand people not wanting to critique, especially when new to the site, but 'I liked this' never goes down badly as an initial reponse surely 
Ah well, tidy little poem
Elli |
Written by rilLie (327 comments posted) 7th November 2006 | well done. I liked this a lot. Can relate to it a bit as well!
cheers,
rilLie |
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