Date: 9/22/2003 6:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 5252
it isn't that they go unnoticed, i'm sure that they are read, just sometimes people don't have the right words to tell you how they feel about your posts. i know that i read a lot of great posts daily, and i don't reply to very many. they aren't going unnoitced, i promise!  |
Date: 9/22/2003 6:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 36704
most people here don't read or reply to poetry  |
Date: 9/22/2003 6:55:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 57116
I understand, I am associated with the wrong site...I was disillusioned....thank you for your help  |
Date: 9/22/2003 7:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 1225
Remember, it's QUALITY not QUANTITY that matters. You could get one good reply that is more dear to you than a thousand crappy ones.  |
Date: 9/22/2003 7:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 49546
I Agree with 1225  |
Date: 9/22/2003 7:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
ur guilty of writing wonderful poetry...a lot of people on USM dont reply to poetry or strictly fiction and honestly I cant tell ya why! You do have good poems though :) just to let ya know :D  |
Date: 9/22/2003 7:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
Well, I've been here for going on three years and I don't get an immense amount of replies either. I'll just say it like it is... some people really just strive for replies. Some people don't care about the substance of their post, so they write about something they know will attract. You are obviously more focused on your writing, as I am. That's not bad but it's also not always an attention getter. Easy tips for attracting replies, post something highly controversial that effects everyone or interests most, Keep it short, Make the post ledgable without a lot of abbreviations or slang (some get annoyed by that), Seperate individual thoughts into paragraphs, and make the title catching with words that interest, not symbols (although sometimes that does work). This is just what I've seen from being here, it's nothing about your posts, as I didn't view them before writing this. Hope these general tips help. One more thing, don't take the lack of replies personally, everyone feels like that at some point. :)  |
Date: 9/22/2003 8:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
with poetry and stories they often don't get replies to them... i personally don't read neither.... but that is just me  |
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Date: 9/22/2003 9:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
Okay Everyone>>>> Announcement here.... Mustang-Renee is an excellent poet. I don't know if "poet" is a good enough description of what I just read. I'm not the biggest poetry fan and I'm selective on those that I reply to but I have to say... her poems are very moving. I just read two of her poems and they aren't just "poems," they're feelings in motion. Seriously, check them out for yourself. Actually, I know she and a few other excellent writers of poetry on this site, that are incredibly talented. Just thought people should know.... |
Date: 9/23/2003 5:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
Do people view them? Some people read them but don't reply. Don't be disheartened. Your words go out into the universe anyway... and those that are meant to read them, and get comfort from them, will read them.  |
Date: 9/23/2003 8:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 53284
One thing that I have noticed is that the effort that you put into a post is not always reflected by the number of replys. Sometimes I have posted something silly and gotten lots of replys and other times I really work on a post and it seems to be largely ignored.  |
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Date: 9/23/2003 8:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 54247
I love poetry - but, I am 71 years of age and have never been able to connect with poems that do not rhyme or have a word rhythm. Now, your latest one that started: "In preparation for the cold ...and the wild "A journey not intended
For the weak and the mild" - WOW! that was terrific. Even though the remainder lost the beat - it did follow the thought. Sadly in today's world, there does not seem to be much interest in poetry. RAT
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Date: 9/23/2003 9:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 52155
Do you write to express yourself, to share your feeling, to share your thoughts, or do you write to win some sort of popularity contest?  |
Date: 9/23/2003 9:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 943
I'm sorry but I pretty much skip the poetry section. I do not intend to hurt you in any way doing that. Have you ever posted something that was not a poem? I would say, write a post in the general category about your poem and draw people to it. I'm sure you ARE great, I'm just not much for poetry. Can you change a format and make it more of a general post? Just a thought.  |
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Date: 9/23/2003 9:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 943
I just went into your profile and seen that most of your poems have more replies then my stories do. So yes, I understand the ignored feeling. You just keep doing what your doing.......... |
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Date: 9/23/2003 10:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 943
I just had a thought. Why don't you include you name in the title? |
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Date: 9/23/2003 10:14:00 AM
From Authorid: 943
Sorry...I see that you do. Slap me!!! |
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Date: 9/23/2003 3:43:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 57116
A special thanks to everyone who took the time to help me out of this...you guys are really great!!! |
Date: 9/23/2003 7:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 54444
Notso...Poetry just seems a hard thing to get replies like other types of stories. but those that get into your poems will usually be faithful followers and comment on them regularly. Being a poet is not as easy as it seems.  |
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Date: 9/24/2003 2:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 57116
thanks, man |
Date: 9/24/2003 10:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 62222
Poetry is a highly interpretable art. Some people just don't like it and they don't get it. It is more important to reach one person truthfully and honestly than it is 50 people in a frivolous manner. <RegretfulHalo>  |
Date: 9/25/2003 4:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 39179
Hey... I have been here since 2001 and know exactly how you feel. Few read poetry and further more, it is often a popularity contest more than it is an indication of your quality. Post here to share your depth, but do it for you. There are those who understand and often times do not say anything. That is just how it is. ONE thing I can tell you though... Until you write just for you YOU. and care not for what others say and do. You will be their prisoner. Be free and write how you dare, care nothing for the wares of the comments of those who do not grasp your essence.... and thank you for this discusion. It has got me thinking. I believe I shall start posting some open debates, this is a great format for this... It is how business is done here.  |
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Date: 9/25/2003 2:33:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 57116
wow, I sure didn't mean to stir up all this....thanks guys....very profound words....I feel so much better, now...thanks to all of you |
Date: 9/25/2003 7:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Ahhhh yes....Our words. At times they are so profound and important that it seems that humanity should do itself a favor...and read. As for me, I like your words, Renee. Write on....  |
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Date: 9/26/2003 1:47:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 57116
The Insatiable Kronk......My friend and thine......How may I approach thee.......so wise and kind? |
Date: 10/19/2003 2:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 8024
I understand where your coming from alot of the time I am selfish about my writing and write for myself ... other time I feel I 've written some of my best work and hope some will read and the poem goes unnoticed ... It strange here @ usm in the early days summer of 2000 I used to get a dozen or so replys with only 10000 members now there is supposedly 60000 + and I get 1-2-3 replys ... I don't know ... I think too reputation has alot to do with it ... and the way some people judge you here ... I can promise you one thing ... I know you'll be getting @ least one more reply whenever the opportunity arises for cc ...  |
