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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Yes, this is just a repost from several months ago, but since I don't think there is a way to choose which 'Blog' you want to display on the first page, I'm re-posting this here.

So I don't have to preface every comment I make with - its my opinion and not meant to offend - I'm posting this here for anyone, and everyone, to read.

First off, if I want to offend you, you'll damn well know it. I won't use pretty words, disguised within florid prose. I'll be blunt about it.

When someone posts their work on a public forum that allows for comments, that author/designer needs to understand that they aren't always going to get responses that they want to hear.

I'm a pretty blunt person. If I'm going to take the time to read/comment on something, I'm going to give my opinion and it may not always be praise.

If I see something I disagree with, (and its usually characterization or spelling/punctuation) I'm damn well going to mention it. You don't have to agree with me, (and really I do love to debate subjects but not until there is nothing of the original topic left but bad and hurt feelings on one or both sides) but conversely you don't have the right to tell me my opinion doesn't matter.

I always attempt to make sure my comments are made it in a polite way. It's possible to fail in that due to the unemotional nature of reading simple text on a screen.

What I truly detest is when I, or someone else, makes a comment and then is sent a private message being attacked and flamed for that comment.

Ever think you took that comment wrong? No. Probably not. Ever think, 'oh, maybe I shouldn't be so quick to be pissy with that person, maybe they're right? They're looking at this from a pov that isn't so adoringly close to the story.'

Some wonder why people leave anonymous reviews. Huh. Perhaps those who want to shove their opinion rudely down someone's throat and who cowardly flame in private and kiss ass in public ought to re-think what they're doing.

The above paragraph is no longer relevant for firefly fans . net but they are for other forums where Anon comments are still accepted.

I like reviews, whether they are good or bad. It doesn't matter so long as they are constructive. I want people to point out if they think something is out of character. I may not agree, or I might. Maybe the reader can point out something I missed or didn't think of.

COMMENTS

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:52 AM

BLUEEYEDBRIGADIER


Definitely a mighty valid point. Free availability to critize is a powerful tool...and one definitely shouldn't expect praise all the time.

BEB


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