who gives a rate...
07/03/2005 04:03 a.m.
You know, I try and stay under the radar. Don't want to stir up some mess. Never cause any trouble.
And I realize that not everyone all of the time will think highly of my writings. Not even some people some of the time will and or do.
And I also realize that the rating system given to us is supposed to help both reader and writer. Which I think is a very useful tool.
But how are we supposed to know what is undesirable about a certain piece if all we get are low ratings.
Yes, I got about as low as I could get on my piece today. No, my feelings were not hurt. Yes, I was a little surprised with the rating. No, it won't stop me from allowing others to continue to rate my work.
I like to see what others think.
And it made me reread that piece very closely to see if I could get at the angle of this reader. I couldn't. I don't think any writer can without feedback ~ in word not rate.
So please, if you are going to give me a very low rating ~ at least be kind and considerate enough to tell me your reasonings on the given rate. I would love to know.
Ratings are good. But comments are better.
And how am I to improve if I don't know what the person thinks?
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I really appreciate it. :)
I am currently Clueless
I am listening to nothing.

You remember me posting a similar journal entry months ago? I hate when people do that; it's like they do not have the courage to tell you what they think.

I agree with Natalie - for awhile I took off the ratings. I have them back, but I'm don't like them - comments to me are better. In many cases, I will leave a comment(s), but will rarely rate. Even since I put the ratings back, one of my poems appeared on the member favorites, but I blinked and it was gone. As far as comments, I'll write constructive crits, but if some improvement is needed I offer suggestions in pm's. Don't be discouraged, Shon, remember those who give you low ratings (the chicken way), are fallible humans and who knows, they may not be able to face themselves or the world. To me, adding the ratings hasn't made a difference one way or the other. I like your poetry...ok?
~Chelle~