Reviews & me(reviewing reviews)

Its has been an amazing experience on this website. I have received really valuable reviews which has helped me. Reviews has pushed me to rewrite some of the stories and make it better.

Reviews for me is exchange of ideas,pointing out grammatical mistakes, different perspective on the same topic,compliments and constructive criticism. I have managed to review 100 stories and poems.

Now I am unable to review anything. Which I don't know why. Most of the stories and poems that I have read their main ideas or the main messages are very similar. Which makes it boring for me. Reviewing poetry is more difficult for me compare to stories because lot of poetries are very personal.

Their are many poetries with new vocabulary which i don't read because 1) it takes time to understand 2) I have to open dictionary many times which makes it boring and waste of time when I am unable to connect it.

I have decided to stop myself from giving reviews.I write reviews with honesty and don't want to be fake.

One honest truth which i felt about writerscafe is that to get reviews you need to give reviews.

Author's Note

Looking for opinions and suggestion which can be helpful.

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

So, basically what you're saying is that you're too lazy to spend the time to progress your literary understanding and vocabulary to give any more reviews? Well, at least you're honest. (i'm only half serious about that... a tongue in cheek kind of thing)

You do speak the truth that most writers on this site, especially writers of stories, write about the same crap over and over again. It's the reason I don't review that many stories myself, I just can't get through them because it's so boring. They are mostly fantasy nonsense cloned from Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings or Hunger Games or Twilight vampire garbage etc.. And when it's not that it's just stereotypical teenage angst, generic love and/or depression, or just awful poorly written high school romance. You are right in saying it's a waste of time reading that crap in depth enough to leave a legitimate review. But to be fair... most of your stories are part of that crowd; you could apply this to your own writing which makes you either incapable of self reflection or a total hypocrite. Either way, your honesty is still refreshing and I'm glad that you wrote this. We all have our moments of hypocrisy and we all have blind spots in regards to self evaluation. (also only half serious about that)

The real problem this site has is that people take s**t way, way too seriously. Too many people here think they are future literary genius's about to be famous and garner worldwide respect. Not enough people realize that this s**t really is just a hobby and none of us are actually very good compared to proffesionals who write for a living. When I see people write crap in their about me section like "i'm a published author" and then find that their "books" are all published via a vanity press that they had to pay for it makes me cringe. Or when I see someone write "i'm a freelance editor" only to realize that means they review other people on sites like these for free. It's almost like a mental illness stemming from a severe narccissistic personality and delusional view of where they see themselves in this world. It's funny to me, but it does make me cringe sometimes.

[Akash gaikwad]

May be I am lazy or I think I don't understand enough to review it. I read those stories or poem which I can understand and review. I agree with your crap part but I might not call it crap.

But to be fair... most of your stories are part of that crowd.

You never left a review to any story or poetry of mine. Except for how to give feedback writing. Surprise that you have read it but I am sure you never went till the end.(judgement that everybody does)
I think this writing itself is reflective for me.

Whatever is the last part I am sure it makes sense to you. I don't take my time to judge people from about me. I judge them on their poetries or stories which is my way your way will be be more right to you. However your review is amazing to read I get sense of deepness of your experience on this site.

[Davidgeo]

Are you sure I "never went to the end" of yours? You'd be right most of the time, your poor grammar is frustrating to try and make sense of... it takes too long to get through while the payoff is usually not so satisfying at the end. But this time I did finish... It was only like, 4 or 5 sentences long man, probably fewer than 250 words... less than a few minutes of reading. Assuming that I didn't finish here is poor judgement on your part.

It's really hard to take your "judgement" seriously in general when you write with such awful grammar. Just re read your comment on my review... it's barely intelligible. I know 10 year old children who can compose better writing than that. So if "this writing itself is reflective for me (you)" as you so eloquently put it, what does that really say about you?

My review was not deep or amazing, it was just my opinion of your opinion. One that more people than you think share in... they just are a little nicer about it or don't want to take the time to bother pointing out such basic flaws or bother with a fool's wounded ego. An ego which is completely unjustified. If you can't even write yourself how in the world can you expect people to take your judgements seriously?

I'm assuming "except how to give feedback writing" means correcting grammar and spelling? I can't really be sure though, you know, because your grammar is borderline unintelligible. But if that's what you meant... what's wrong with that? That's part of reviewing each other's work... catching mistakes to help make things better. You say it like it's a bad thing. I kinda lost a little respect for you just now.

Be that as it may, you're still right about most of the content on this site to include most of mine... it's mostly pretty bad and/or derivative pop. culture dog s**t. But at the very least... most people here do take the time to write coherently according to the basic rules of grammar - you, however, are not one of those people. Like I said before, I know 10 year old children who write more coherently than you.

[Davidgeo]

By the way... I don't write stories. At all. You've never read any of my work have you? Ha... don't be liar man, you don't need to do that here.

[Akash gaikwad]

As you know I am an honest guy!! Which you commented yourself. I have read your stories and poem but never reviewed them.Some reasons are because I did not understood it and you left me impression that you are straight forward and rude. However still I choose to read your poetries. Don't want to brag about that though. yes my grammar does suck. I am improving and I don't want to proof how. Talk about best judgment we both don't know each other well beside our writings. So whatever you say in your context is valid for you not for me. If you really really want me to understand your point of view start to open up and tell me about you and your life experience.

There is line that I remember
If you are here to help then you are wasting your time and if your liberation bounds with mine then let's work together.

[Davidgeo]

I don't know if you're truly an honest guy. I don't know you at all. From one single "story" I am not naïve enough to form an overall opinion on that either way. If I had to guess after these past few interactions, I'd say you're probably not what you are trying to portray yourself as.

I really can't remember the last time I wrote a 'story' on this website... it was definitely long before you were even a member of this site. I really am starting to think you're full of s**t and this being blunt is an act for attention and to justify the fact that you want reviews but you don't want to leave reviews. I'm starting to think you've never read a word I've written beyond these comments. I don't think you do much reading at all on this site. Which in it of itself is fine, but that you are lying about... nah, that's not cool. Like I said before, you don't have to lie about things like that.

Why do you think talking about my "life experience" makes anything I say about the technical aspects of your writing any more or less valid? That just straight up does not make sense. I'm not here to be your friend, that's not the point of this thread. My comments on your grammar are universally valid... your grammar sucks, your spelling sucks, you make the same errors over and over and over and over again --- those are facts; we don't need to be best friends for them to remain universal truths.

And as far as the Lilla Watson quote (that you didn't attribute)... my views on the content of this site are similar but as far as how you write and how you choose to be passive aggressive with your insults... we couldn't be further apart. You are using that quote out of context anyway, it's about real world Australian Aboriginal human rights activism. Using as a reasoning for common ground on some silly hobby writing site is kind of absurd.

[Akash gaikwad]

Me being passive aggressive and you hiding behind your stories is the same. You try to be like patriotic person where else you don't want to look it from growth mindset perspective. You take reply as to reply and not to understand. Its like you gargle your words from your brain without thinking and spit on my face. But bruh but remember I am massacre. You being old or hundred or red doesn't matter when
the brain is dead. Look at your toes you have not walked a mile. since your ego became your caretaker your words are like stray dog barking at me when i offered him food to him in a tray. You have lot to say but only purpose to hide. I look beyond humans eyes,not a blind reader supporting Hitler to fight.

[Davidgeo]

Hiding behind my stories? What are you talking about? (I don't write stories, remember?)
read moreHiding behind my stories? What are you talking about? (I don't write stories, remember?)

Me being old? (i'm not that old) Why would you bring that up? That has nothing to do with anything... "look at your toes you have not walked a mile".... what the f**k are you talking about? Didn't you just get done saying you don't know anything about my life experience? Way to go bro... way to contradict yourself.

Gargle my words without thinking? Um... everything I say is pretty rational. It may not be profound but it does make logical sense. I'm being forthright and giving you my opinion.

And why in the hell would you bring up Hitler? That's just pure ignorance right there.

The more you talk the more full of s**t you seem to be. I no longer have even a little respect for you.

[Davidgeo]

Hiding behind my stories? What are you talking about? (I don't write stories, remember?)

read moreHiding behind my stories? What are you talking about? (I don't write stories, remember?)

Me being old? (i'm not that old) Why would you bring that up? That has nothing to do with anything... "look at your toes you have not walked a mile".... what the f**k are you talking about? Didn't you just get done saying you don't know anything about my life experience? Way to go bro... way to contradict yourself.

Gargle my words without thinking? Um... everything I say is pretty rational. It may not be profound but it does make logical sense. I'm being forthright and giving you my opinion.

And why in the hell would you bring up Hitler? That's just pure ignorance right there.

The more you talk the more full of s**t you seem to be. I no longer have even a little respect for you.

[Davidgeo]

You got the "read more" glitch but you should still be able to read the rest of that comment in one of those responses (they are identical)

[Davidgeo]

Oh yeah, I forgot about you calling me a fake patriotic person.... you pile of garbage... I served 7 years in the US Army and have been to war twice and am now medically retired. There isn't a lot more I could give my country than I already have... you're kind of a dirt bag for saying what you said. Maybe you should learn more about someone before you say stupid s**t like that. D********g.

[Akash gaikwad]

And what belief you carry when you comment or read stories?

[Davidgeo]

That's a stupid question, "belief" has nothing to do with how I comment or read other people. That's a very narrow minded approach. And thanks again for calling a disabled veteran a fake patriot... d********g. I'm done talking to you. You don't even make sense with your s**t talk.

[Akash gaikwad]

Empathy is word we both should learn here. Now that you have gave me a bit of context. I can see you in the layers. I have so many questions which i want to ask but I would start with How are you?

[Davidgeo]

I don't think you can see anything clearly beyond your own nonsense. Anyway, you've already showed me what you're about... and it's kinda pathetic. Can we be done talking now? I think I'm getting dumber after every time I read one of your bullshit replies.

[Davidgeo]

Oh, I get it now... you're trolling for traffic. You suck at life kid. Bye bye now.

[barleygirl]

You are so smart: “to get reviews, you need to give reviews” . . . I was just about to go see if we are friends, becuz if we are, I’m going to unfriend you. Sorry about that. Even tho your confession here is delightful & enjoyable to read. I love your honesty. Reviewing is something that must be learned. You can always find something good to say about someone’s writing. If you don’t want to, then be honest about that (you were mostly honest, which I admire). You will find in life, there is NO ACTIVITY that’s going to feel worthwhile when you don’t give a damn about putting anything valuable into the situation. Whether it’s love or friendship or reviewing or a paying job – you get out of it, what you put into it. I know you know that. You are a smart person & it shows. I think you just want to take a time out from this website. Maybe you will rethink your attitude & return with new enthusiasm to learn & grow. I’ve learned more about writing from reviewing, than I do by writing myself. When I force myself to find things noteworthy about someone’s writing, then I also force myself to notice things I may not have noticed & which I also want to try using in my own writing. Even the most choppy boring writing has a lesson if you want to take the time to find it (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Akash gaikwad]

You will find in life, there is NO ACTIVITY that’s going to feel worthwhile when you don’t give a damn about putting anything valuable into the situation!! Does this mean is simple words if you want cherry on the cake then you gotta put effort? Actually you reminded me of my own belief system. You have been one of the top writers here and now I can clearly see why. It is interesting how you knew that I know this. may be it is time for me to slow down and take my time then come back to this again. Thanks for sharing this. This does put a smile on my face😊

[barleygirl]

And likewise, you made my day! *smile*

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Hahaha...boss the last line!! Actually giving honest reviews does makes a known existence of yours here...and so readers come to you....giving no reviews may end up making us totally a left out face...but maybe not at everyone's fate as many less -review givers (not intended to annoy anyone as it's their personal choice) are mostly well known here!!
Again some gives reviews and most reviews not in order to be reviewed...but to help the newbies and so their fellow writers!

For me giving review is to spread love and smile as am a novice so very few constructives I can give....but it's always been pleasure to read fellow writers writings and reviewing them!!
Am happy and elated that you chose something to write on your own experiences here...may the further be more merrier for you!! Enjoy only on at @writerscafe :))

[Akash gaikwad]

For me giving review is to spread love and smile as am a novice so very few constructives I can give...I like this in someway it tells me to keep reviewing! Also I remember I asking you about your experience here when I was a newbie is I am still a newbie here though. Today I am sharing my experience I came this long and your reviews has helped me to stay here long. Looking forward to stay bit more long. Thanks for sharing lovely thoughts.

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Has always been and is my pleasure as I said friend!! You're mostly and heartedly welcome!😊