05-05-2012, 10:28 AM
(05-05-2012, 10:25 AM)Indie Wrote: I see no problems with the guidelines, I do think that more people should read them. I know I've only been here a few days, and I do my best to follow them, but I've already had people approach my poetry as they'd like to see it, not how best I should express it for myself. I'm not offended, I see their point, but I do find it doesn't lend it self to the editing process in a very productive way.I agree completely, Indie. I think if the critic can't find any way to help the poem as-is then they should consider holding back before posting suggestions for a major overhaul. At least be sure you understand what the poet is trying to do. JMO (Just My Opinion)