My Writers Cafe.A Story by Thomas FitzgeraldI've been asked quite a few times today what my writerscafe.org is, so heres my response.
There are has been an ever escalating argument between writers
on the site for the past few days now - I'm not one to name names however if
you are an avid reader you'll know. A lot of my readers contacted me asking my
advice on how to process this information and if it was worth staying on this
site.
When I joined writerscafe a million years ago, I remember the excitement
- giving my work to the world, for them to read and comment on, give me advice
on. The most terrifying thing though is that this site is packed with other
amazing writers that can cut you like a knife with their words. Don't get me
wrong, I neither agree with this practice nor dis-agree, hell, I know quite
well that some of work deserved to end up in a bin and not with my name beside
it on a site such as this.
My point is though that with this tornado of opinions and
positions not all of us will agree to everything or with everyone. That’s life
as we know it, and no-one can change that, but we can be more subjective in how
we approach each other.
Be respectful, use civilised language when addressing each other
- and do not start a campaign of hatred against each other, it isn't productive
and isn't good for you. If you’re anything like me and try to get along with
all - then it must be a heavy burden on the heart to see some of your favourite
writers at each other’s throats. I am mature enough to know that some people
will just never get a long - and that’s fine.
When it comes to the point when the writers on here are getting
so abusive that it borders on the outrageous, or when we are not thick skinned
enough to take such abuse, the writerscafe have wonderful facilities of
blocking and flagging - use them if you must, but do not go to war with each
other - I beg of you.
What is writerscafe for me - a haven for all writers, readers
and friends - let’s keep it that way shall we?
© 2013 Thomas FitzgeraldAuthor's Note
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Added on April 15, 2013Last Updated on April 15, 2013 Tags: Freedom of Speech, Respect for others, Difference of Opinion. AuthorThomas FitzgeraldWexford, Leinster, IrelandAboutTo all who know by now - I love you. For those that don't, I review a lot of work on here, and I expect the same in return, friend me but make sure to have conviction! I'm a horror writer mostly bu.. more..Writing
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