Comment from RGstar

Excellent

I am not sure if anything special has happened, but good critique is what it is all about. Finding a medium that may help or motivate. Finding the right way to say 'yes' is as important in finding the right way to say 'no'
Good write.
RG

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thanks, Roy. Of course it was written in a lighthearted manner while my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek. However, I do feel if we're going to be very critical to the point of being harsh and cruel, we'd better have at least a suggestion or two for the author to make improvements. I prefer being helpful and objective, and rarely do I give anything less than a five. If I award a writer less than that, I offer corrections and suggestions. If those are made, I will upgrade their rating to a five.

Many here don't care to give you that option.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me on the poem. As always, it is appreciated.~Dean

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I was raised to say something nice or say nothing at all. I still adhere to that rule. I have read some total garbage here then I will read something brilliant. Sometimes it's the author and sometimes it's the reader. Great poem. Greychen.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thanks, Gretchen. The garbage I'll usually start to read, then decide to pass on offering a review as it's too full of SPA&G, ill conceived, run-on sentences, etc, etc. to try to take the time to correct.~Dean

Comment from barkingdog

Exceptional

It took me a year of reading others before I had the nerve to post a poem. I was encouraged to write by several of the members one of who has left us--Dear Gungalo who became a big inspiration.
Through encouragement, I continued to write. Three books later, I've taken a break but will never forget the kindness of those on site who made my creativity blossom.
You are so right, Dean. So right. One can guide without destroying another's dream.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thanks, Ellen. I've really missed you and your wonderful stories around here. Gungalo was the one who took me under her wing when I first came to FS. I truly miss her support and guidance as well.

Thanks for a great rating and review. Much obliged. :)

~Dean

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

A point well made. Think they'll get? I love getting those six star comments that come with a three or four star ranking that you read and say "Huh?". Seriously, well said.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Isn't that the truth, Tom? Nothing but praise, praise and more praise, then -- WHAM!!! -- they drop a two or three star rating on you. What else can you do besides curse the day they were born, and scratch your head? Okay, so maybe it's just me who curses the day they were born, but you know what I mean. LOL ;}

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Exceptional

Wow! This is excellent once again. Your words ring true for me. Too many times have I been given lukewarm reviews, with two and three stars from people who have just joined this website. I have no qualms about getting a critical review, but it must cone from experience. Well done indeed on this spot on post.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Exactly my point, Tomes, and thanks for confirming that it isn't just me who feels this way. How can someone even begin to critique someone else when they have not written anything themselves? It's ludicrous.

Once again, thank you for the excellent feedback and sensational rating. As always, I really appreciate your support. ~Dean

reply by Tomes Johnston on 02-Feb-2015

You hit the mark with this one. Well done.

Comment from rstonerjr

Exceptional

Thanks Dean for throwing us Newbies a bone on this one. What's to say, your verse is great, your rhyme and rhythm are spot on as always. The graphics are perfect your the total package. You must have heard my lament last night as one of the top site poets knocked me to my knees, lol. I'm recovering nicely thanks.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Heh-heh, well, you're very welcome then, rstonerjr. I guess this came at an opportune time for you then, right? I'm sure you'll completely recover, though. I've been knocked to my knees here more times than I care to count. But, no matter how badly some wish I would simply stop writing and just go away, I come back again -- full force -- with a vengeance, LOL.

Thanks for weighing in on this one, and for the six star rating as well. As always, I appreciate it. ;)

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Amen! Amen! Good for you, DeanO. I am glad when someone speaks up from time to time to remind newcomers to chill out and become friends instead of "masters of the writing internet" LOL..great presentation, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thanks, Bob. I appreciate you giving me your spin on it. As always, I'm very grateful for the excellent feedback. :)

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Hello

I am fascinated by the way your mind works. Your poem should be the mantra for reviewing. Fluid is how I would describe the rhyme and flow. Kudos!

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

PS: OOS

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thanks, Ray. I'm happy that you enjoyed reading it and I appreciate your thoughtful comments as always.

Be Good...or Good at it. Whichever comes first. ~Dean

Comment from gypsymoth

Excellent

Your poem is an excellent lesson. I know it took me about two days to learn the degree of criticism that
was within an adequate dose. Tact has never been my high card. I soon learned if I really read something I
disliked too much to say anything constructive about,
then I best pass on commenting. Thank you for all the care and help you render to us at FanStory.
Gypsymoth

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Thank you very much for your kind comments, gypsymoth. I sincerely appreciate your sentiment as well as your reviews. As always, I look forward to your insight and feedback into my work.

Thanks again. :)

~Dean

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I give five stars, or a detailed list of needed changes and four stars, or I skip
New Fanstory is showing your profile overlayed on your post. If it smothers I think it smites. Take that.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015

Hah, I don't know why it is doing that, LIJ Red, but you are the second reviewer to have mentioned it. I've really no idea. It is obviously something beyond my control. Try viewing it on FS Classic, it looks just honkey-dorey over there. I rarely (if ever) go to the new, "improved" version of FanStory myself. I don't care much for it at all. But, to each their own.

Thanks for the review.