... we're family around here: attack one, you attack all ....
Fee amongst the latest to be flamed. This nonsense has to stop. There's constructive criticism and then there's blatent attacks. Enough is enough!!
Image (c) 2005, Karla Dorman
... is it because we can and you can't,
or want to? is it because you have
no titles to your name and we have
hundreds, perhaps thousands, to
your none? or is it because you've
nothing to do but try to underline
our words with your discontent? so
we're not perfect; some of our poems
or stories fall flat on their faces; some
should not have seen the light of day
(believe me, i know). we're family
around here: attack one, you attack
all. who died and made you carnac
the magnificent, the all knowing/all
seeing critic of literature? still waiting
for the answers to my questions ...
Yessss, you GO, girl, I am right beside you, all worn-out raggedy body of mine, tired of the flames, tired of crawling back into my cave to salve my burns, and to regenerate what sent me out in the first place.
So very true Karla! I just finished reviewing Fee's piece called "Haters" ... this is a family and although none of us is perfect, we can help one another, but do it with kindness and care, and never to intentionally belittle or hurt someone else. I'm sure Fee appreciates your support and I'm sure we all support him in this ~ well said. Hugs, Elizabeth
The attackers are always the ones who NEED noticed and jealously fuels their ugly words. We should ignore them and not give any responses..then maybe it will end.
Kindness should be contagious!
Whose attacking Fee, why that no good...Let me at em with ma Battleaxe...Hmmmm smells distinctively of a Thomas LOLOL..
Hugzzz and thanks for this Karla.
xx Ch'erie
Very well said Karla. Wish I had said it as a matter of fact. Reciprocation counts for something too me thinks. And keep doing what you're doing exactly the way you are doing it. I thoroughly enjoy what you have to say; it is original, open and honest and that's just one thing that AD is all about. God bless you my friend.
Fee, every once in a while a nut like that tries to create a bit of havoc, I had a few myself, just take it for what it is, he or she is a schmuck, I think Karla said it well enough.
Blessings! Jasmin Horst
Yes Karla, we are a family here, that is what makes this place so inviting and comfortable. You have expressed your feelings and the feelings of many well, I applaud you...
First of all I want to thank you for your support and protectiveness Karla for we are family. That being said I am neither mad nor upset by what this person said for as I stated in my own poem "Haters" in a way he is more to be pitied then anything else. I have no doubt in my mind he is the same one who was here on the site before and again that means he is really a sorry case. My work speaks for itself and that is the bottom line but if anything this man made me realize how many friends and supporters I have on here. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
hugs
Fee
Thank you for alerting us to the situation, Karla. I'm with you!!
To think they attacked Fee! Like you, that makes me fighting mad.
Constructive criticism has its place -- though I don't think Author's Den is the right venue for detailed critiques --, but trashing has has n o n e. Just an excuse to use someone as a scapegoat! All is not fair in love, war, the workplace, or forums meant to help people become more creative and not be afraid to share their 'babies.' Right?
Did the axe-wielder attack u o u?? Better not have!! Let me know if I should write to AD staff and suggest that the member be
dropped. At the very least, warned to cease and desist. Much, much love, 'Carolina Dogwood'
Whoever the guy is, I want him to know: You ticked off Karla, and that's not a good thing. Better hang low for a while!
Love your fire, sister. Keep em coming!
Becca~
I have no titles & frankly never saw ANY of your writes fall flat, so don't say that about yourself, girl...but I get where you're coming from but to be honest, we have to let everyone, no matter their inabilities at least try, don't ya think? Granted the one who "attacked" Fee, has yet to even post one write, but...Ed
Shucks...I seem to be living in lalaland, because I never see this stuff until someone points it out and then I have to hunt for it...and either way...I wonder...why is anyone so insecure in themselves that they have to attack others? If we read something we don't like...don't read anymore..and...constructive is always good I think...just don't cross over into being a prick! That's when we...THE FAMILY...get protective... Good writing Karla! You Rock...hugs, lindalaw
Fee, most writers welcome honest criticism. What we resent
are the ego-trippers who seek their 15 minutes of fame at the
expense of their betters. Write on, Fee. -gene.
Well done. Just ignore them and they will go away. Just like obscene phone callers. Just ignore them and they go away. My attacker in here has finally left me alone so I can continue to write from the heart and not have it spit on. A great feeling. Blessings, J'nia
Sometimes I am very heavy handed with that humor of the wall of mine, but never it has been malicious, offensive or what you have.
Criticism, if there are need of it, should be done in private, under four eyes. Criticism just for see their own name, is like tagging all over a car after midnight, just to see their work and solace when their vandalism get a reaction not too much to the diatribes than the fact of hiding self back anonymity.
Yes, when you attack one of us you attack all of us, and that doesn't go for free, believe me.
Georg
Reviewed by Leonardo Catprio (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2009
Very well penned. I like your spirit in this poem. Poetry has no place for hatred against other poets. You are obviously well-read and well written and know your audience. I look forward to reading more of your writing.
We don't need those silly individuals here (and I'm being nice, believe me; have other terms for that are not nice! LOL). There's constructive criticism, as you said in your intro, and then there's blatant attacks that have no bearing on what was written or by whom. They just attack out of spite. They are only showing their backside. I like how you worded,
"we're family around here: attack one, you attack all."
Ain't it the truth!
To all those who have been attacked (I'm one), keep writing and don't let their hatred bring you down. You're better than that!!
Very well penned; brava, Karla!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(
or is it because you've
nothing to do but try to underline
our words with your discontent?
Discontent often comes from hatred, and hate-filled people usually only thrive when they get a big audience. So I just ignore them, and they usually go away.
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They can't get all of us. Fight on.
Love and respect for your bravery.
Patti Martin
Kindness should be contagious!
Don't have a clue who done this dastardly act, but I'm WITH YOU!
A quote comes to mind from Jack Canfield -
"No matter what you say or do to me, I'm still a worthwhile person!"
P.S. my old eyes are having difficulty with your recent little teensy-weensy fonts ...
LUV'N'HUGS ... TK
Hugzzz and thanks for this Karla.
xx Ch'erie
Karla wonderful you wrote in support of Fee.
Continued blessings to you in all you do,
Take care Gwendolyn
Love,
Eileen
Blessings! Jasmin Horst
You speak for me, I'm with you all the way on this one, Great Lady!
John
Be always safe,
Karen
Honestly...there are so many people in this world, what makes them think we have to please every one of them?
Sandie Angel :o(
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Fee
To think they attacked Fee! Like you, that makes me fighting mad.
Constructive criticism has its place -- though I don't think Author's Den is the right venue for detailed critiques --, but trashing has has n o n e. Just an excuse to use someone as a scapegoat! All is not fair in love, war, the workplace, or forums meant to help people become more creative and not be afraid to share their 'babies.' Right?
Did the axe-wielder attack u o u?? Better not have!! Let me know if I should write to AD staff and suggest that the member be
dropped. At the very least, warned to cease and desist. Much, much love, 'Carolina Dogwood'
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Love your fire, sister. Keep em coming!
Becca~
are the ego-trippers who seek their 15 minutes of fame at the
expense of their betters. Write on, Fee. -gene.
Criticism, if there are need of it, should be done in private, under four eyes. Criticism just for see their own name, is like tagging all over a car after midnight, just to see their work and solace when their vandalism get a reaction not too much to the diatribes than the fact of hiding self back anonymity.
Yes, when you attack one of us you attack all of us, and that doesn't go for free, believe me.
Georg
Leo
"we're family around here: attack one, you attack all."
Ain't it the truth!
To all those who have been attacked (I'm one), keep writing and don't let their hatred bring you down. You're better than that!!
Very well penned; brava, Karla!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(
nothing to do but try to underline
our words with your discontent?
Discontent often comes from hatred, and hate-filled people usually only thrive when they get a big audience. So I just ignore them, and they usually go away.