#1. Not everyone likes poetry, ofc, but, for those who do, this forum's been really worthwhile. It's obviously not as active as other forums, but it has its fair share of hits per day. I always thought having this forum was a wonderful idea^^
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That's how I feel... poetry's a refined art, but I think every person has the ability to write. It's not about whether you can spell, be grammatically correct or whatever, more that you simply say what you feel, share those moments when you can't see how else to release the things affecting you inside and out.
I do - but sometimes I regret that too many people only want criticism on their own work, and won't give it others'. They jus pos their poetry and leave, then expect comments. (Like me )
But, yeah, I think it's a really good forum.
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Constructive criticism is quite difficult to get right, I often find people will comment and sound extremely cruel when their true intention was for the poet to learn from the comments rather than be hurt by them
No, I'm not criticising the critics - merely pointing out we don't have enough budding critics to criticise all the poems, nor ones that njoy every aspect of poetry.
OBLH comes to mind, with his disregard of anything sombre.
But, whilst we have too little critics, we have what seems an infinite amount of budding poets!
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I don't understand why so many people beg for honesty, but take offense when they get it! I find the empty platitudes that permeate this forum more offensive than concise criticism.
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well I think this place is definitely worth it. You might think I'm so far from being a critic because I never critisize, but the truth is that I really haven't found many poems that I didn't like... So you can stop with the negative comments towards me in regards to that OBLH, thank you very much.....
If this is the truth, then I suggest you go get yourself a copy of the Norton Anthology of Poetry. Then, come back when your opinion actually means something.
If the only thing you've ever eaten is sandpaper, how could you say whether it is good or not?
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And what makes your opinion more meaningful OBla Di Obla Do? Please enlighten this ignorant toadstool that can't see passed the smoke you blow in my face coming from your Hukka.
Au contraire, mon petit enfant...Au contraire...I demonstrate my wit and knowledge on an almost daily basis. Plus, my fine, chiseled features are there for all the world to appreciate in the members pictures thread...
I'm trying to break those poor souls out of their self-absorbed reverie...Philanthropy is the nature of the game I play.
Too-da-loo...
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Let me get this right. Your ego and vanity is what qualifies your opinion as worthwhile? Your answer reminds me of a tool and not the utilitarian type at that.
My ego is substantiated by my talent...Without it, my posts could be deemed arrogant. As for my perceived vanity, it is merely a sympton prescribed by those who are jealous of my blessings. Indeed,
your eyes are green and your food is mocked...eh, Monster?
I agree with your underlying sentiment, but not with your course of action. If people post poetry publicly, we are duty bound to pan and praise where plausible...If plebeian poets cannot accept this, then they should hide their precious poems in a poxy, private box.
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while i cannot argue that point...unlike many, criticism whether constructive or not, is not always well received if that criticism is critical to their body of work...i for one prefer that if one were to critique my attempts at penning verbal reflections, that they truly be honest at whether they actually liked it or not
and not to continue on as to say: hey! it's awesome...
believe it or not, it's up to you to do so, but my skin is a lot thicker than one would think as i've had to endure far worse critiques at my artwork...
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May 20th, 2005 11:30 PM
I always thought having this forum was a wonderful idea^^
That's how I feel... poetry's a refined art, but I think every person has the ability to write. It's not about whether you can spell, be grammatically correct or whatever, more that you simply say what you feel, share those moments when you can't see how else to release the things affecting you inside and out.
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