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Amoki
back with a vengeance
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On forum: 07/31/2003
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What do you want in comments?
After messing up in the no-author no-title post (Okay, I gave him an in-depth analysis and an apology, the case's rested), I think we need a general guideline to help the folks here when we comment. So vote, and let's see.
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| 05:04:07 8 May 2004 |
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Amoki
back with a vengeance
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On forum: 07/31/2003
Messages: 1729
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Personally, I prefer both good and bad points, plot analysis, and chracterization analysis. These are the few which can truely improve my next pieces.
What I don;t need is spam (of course!) and grammar correction. Spam is slightly acceptable, but grammar correction is the one that drive me up the wall the most  . I don;t need people nagging and nipping me on my inability to use the right tense when Microsoft Word 2003 do not have a tense checker and when I have ten thousands or more words to type.
I can accept negative critism, provided if they carry some meaning. What I don't need is spam negative critism.
Great, independant Iraq War journalism: http://michaelyon.blogspot.com/
From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli'
We fight our countrys battles In the air', on land, and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom , And to keep our honor clean,
We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marines.
Our flags unfurl'd to every breeze From dawn to setting sun';
We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job - The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy Ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. - US Marines Hymn
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| 10:39:52 8 May 2004 |
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Kristophan
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On forum: 12/10/2003
Messages: 120
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From the list I'd choose 'characterisation and feelings'. That could be construed as 'good points' because I think one of the most important things is getting the reader to feel something.
Plot analysis is also important, but one thing I can't stand is someone telling me how they would have done it. Harsh, but in the end, right or wrong, it's my story. |
| 14:36:18 8 May 2004 |
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Chansd5
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On forum: 11/26/2003
Messages: 124
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Negative comments does not really affect me, I write what I want to write, and If i am satisfied, then I will be satisfied. The church told those great minds back in the day to stop believing in what they scientifically discovered, but how do we know them today? They stuck to their ideals and beliefs and in turn today, they changed the way our science is seen forever.
Love to the cool and the genuine people, the last real diplomats on earth.
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| 16:08:42 8 May 2004 |
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GrislySilence
Fanfic Reviewer
(Resident)
On forum: 10/06/2003
Message edited by:
GrislySilence
05/08/2004 16:10:53
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I'd have to agree with you Amoki, on the good/bad points analysis, plot analysis, and characterization. My grammar is usually good, and if someone only gives me negative feedback they probably didn't read the story very well, and if it is only good, they're probably being too nice. And of course, I hate spam.
And actually, with the grammar correction, grammar rules are seldom set in stone. If I ever recommended a change (occasionally I do), it is merely a suggestion that might change the feel of that sense/paragraph, and help the author think of that while looking over the rest of the story. Rarely have I ever encountered a "wrong" tense or sentence structure. Lord knows, I've broken those rules many times.
If the Boss says the passing crow is white, you must agree. --Yakuza saying
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