Advice to New Fanstorians
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Responding to Reviews"Tips and advice for the new members
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Comment from jim vecchio
Great stuff! If there's anything I'm guilty of on this site (besides poor writing!) it's the guilt I feel when I am, for one reason or another, unable to fully respond to a reviewer. Hospitalization has cut into my FS time often. At such times, i try to notify at least some tht I appreciate their reviews and works and apologize for replies I missed. What is the use of being on this site if you are not going to profit from the advice of people who KNOW? And I love and cherish the friends I have "met" on this site!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Great stuff! If there's anything I'm guilty of on this site (besides poor writing!) it's the guilt I feel when I am, for one reason or another, unable to fully respond to a reviewer. Hospitalization has cut into my FS time often. At such times, i try to notify at least some tht I appreciate their reviews and works and apologize for replies I missed. What is the use of being on this site if you are not going to profit from the advice of people who KNOW? And I love and cherish the friends I have "met" on this site!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Jim, I think I speak for the masses in that we understand how health and hospitalization can affect those on this site. And got me, I would never hold that against anyone!
Thank you and be well my friend.
John
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I am very well as long as reviewers like you stand ready to help me improve my writing. Thanks so much for your kind words!
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. John, I have just posted my chapter, before I read yours, and mine is called "With Due Respect". Seems we think VERY alike. I included my dislike for cut and paste responses to reviews, and for people who are easily upset by a suggestion offered respectfully, and bristle with annoyance. I am so glad I'm not the only one who thinks like this and perhapps if it is said often and loudly enough, someeone might listen.
Well said.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Lol. John, I have just posted my chapter, before I read yours, and mine is called "With Due Respect". Seems we think VERY alike. I included my dislike for cut and paste responses to reviews, and for people who are easily upset by a suggestion offered respectfully, and bristle with annoyance. I am so glad I'm not the only one who thinks like this and perhapps if it is said often and loudly enough, someeone might listen.
Well said.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Hi, Wendy. I actually read your post this morning when I woke up at 4:30 before I went to work. Our crazy minds seemed to have worked in tandem, though yours was more eloquently written.
I will respond to it later tonight.
Always appreciate your stopping by.
John
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! You made your point very clear, John! I appreciate you voicing your opinions and giving the Newbie some very sound advice (and even compliment the nine people in the chapters ahead. I think one posted twice.) But you are right about the lack of sincerity that comes across in a single "Thanks" which can be taken as the writer doesn't have time to show they read the review! Appreciate you!!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Wow! You made your point very clear, John! I appreciate you voicing your opinions and giving the Newbie some very sound advice (and even compliment the nine people in the chapters ahead. I think one posted twice.) But you are right about the lack of sincerity that comes across in a single "Thanks" which can be taken as the writer doesn't have time to show they read the review! Appreciate you!!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Helen for your kind words. If you were to only respond with a simple thank you, I would not feel slighted as I feel I know you.
Dang it?s bitter cold here in NJ? warming up with some stuffed cabbage tonight. Hopefully post tomorrow! Yummy?
John
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Sounds yummy! Anything to keep warm! 💖
Comment from Douglas Goff
Dang I really wish I didn't have a 150 limit. I really wanted to respond "Thank you!" Just for the laugh. This would have been great in the rant contest.
Some don't even respond to your review. I have done that when the reviewer is rude arrogant or gets political nasty.
Great points.
Douglas
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Dang I really wish I didn't have a 150 limit. I really wanted to respond "Thank you!" Just for the laugh. This would have been great in the rant contest.
Some don't even respond to your review. I have done that when the reviewer is rude arrogant or gets political nasty.
Great points.
Douglas
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Doug, if you replied with a two worded thank you, I would not feel slighted as it?s nothing your typical manner!
No harm, no foul here.
John
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Your complaint is legitimate. There are some issues with the site. But meeting great people like you is a huge plus!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I think this is a very valid point, John. I like to hear back from the writer because I like to start forming a bond. If I've cared enough to write a review (I'm no review whore; if I don't like a piece, I will NOT review it, even if it's high up on the FS Member Dollars food chain and I could plump up my own coffers. Soooo will not do it.) I like to make connections, though, and start dialogs with writers whose work I've enjoyed.
I've noticed that you are the CONSUMMATE "replier" to reviews, and for that, I thank you. And I like our burgeoning friendship that's come about as a result, too!
Nicely written piece, this chapter. I think it will be a lovely asset to to compilation.
xoxox
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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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I think this is a very valid point, John. I like to hear back from the writer because I like to start forming a bond. If I've cared enough to write a review (I'm no review whore; if I don't like a piece, I will NOT review it, even if it's high up on the FS Member Dollars food chain and I could plump up my own coffers. Soooo will not do it.) I like to make connections, though, and start dialogs with writers whose work I've enjoyed.
I've noticed that you are the CONSUMMATE "replier" to reviews, and for that, I thank you. And I like our burgeoning friendship that's come about as a result, too!
Nicely written piece, this chapter. I think it will be a lovely asset to to compilation.
xoxox
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Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Rachelle. Wow. I?ve gotten 27 reviews in way less than 24 hours, which has to be a record for me.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words. Sorry it took so long to respond, I had to be at work, 5am and it?s freakin cold out!
I also appreciate the friendship which has taken place between us. Thank you!
Stay warm and let?s wish your nephew, Josh and his Buffalo Bills good luck tomorrow !
John
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Fantastic!! And duly deserved, too!
Thank you for the well-wishes for my nephew, Josh, today with the team. I told him about you, and he said the first touchdown he scores today is in your honor for being friends with his favorite aunt. xoxo
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi John, I hear you. You've penned a story of truth. There have been writers on FS who never respond to reviews--none currently that I know of--but after a few reviews, I stopped reviewing them. I didn't care how much they were paying.
Your story is well done and well told. Your message is clear. Hopefully, those who need to read this story will see it. Great artwork. Margaret
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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Hi John, I hear you. You've penned a story of truth. There have been writers on FS who never respond to reviews--none currently that I know of--but after a few reviews, I stopped reviewing them. I didn't care how much they were paying.
Your story is well done and well told. Your message is clear. Hopefully, those who need to read this story will see it. Great artwork. Margaret
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Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Margaret for the vote of confidence. It?s just something that really bothers me.
Thanks agin?
John
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John, it bothers me too. M