GOOD-BYE neopoet

Perhaps we've all been waiting for you to write something ... today, and now that you do, it's a good bye *poem*... a sarcastic one at that? Stars really don't mean a hill of beans here, hippiepoet69. A poet writes because s/he can't help her/himself. It's art for the sake of art. Feedback, of course, is nice. Btw, how many comments DID you make? ~A

www.onelook.com I am a misspeller myself huey. Patients in looking up a word just bugs the hell out of me but I am glad when I learn to understand what I read because then I am confident in my comments. It slows us down but is no reason to quit. Paste that link to your browser then save the site in your favorites. I have been a major fuck-up at times but you get what you give in life my friend. The same rule applies here. Take care, Mark "some things change, some things do not" PS (I had to edit this three times)

Hi Hippie, I hope you do not leave, but if this is your choice then you are free to do so. I can only guess as to what prompted this, though i will not, for i do not make assumptions. Stick around for a while longer, and yes feedback is always nice, and to leave cos of the lack thereof well thats also totally up to you, i cannot speak for the rest of the members here, i know that myself personally, my time is horridly limited and i give feedback on what speaks to my soul. I will look around your profile, and see what you have written thus far, but bare in mind this is a 2 way street. Hope you feeling slightly better after letting this out. Yours in script Jill Mistakes happen, do not dwell on them, live them, mourn them and move on to better things. (PS: if that does not work eat lots and lots of chocolate)

I also think you should not leave here because you feel that you are not elite as you speak of this site. There are so many people on here and yes I see there are a handful maybe a click of a circle of some sort that comment with each other. (sorry cant help to notice myself) but hippie poet there are also all kinds of poets on here, from all places of this world so don't feel you are singled out due to stars, comments, etc..Your voice and poems need to be heard and read also, why do you feel you have to leave, for one was rude in their comments to you? Like I have said many times before YOU CAN NOT go solely on thoughts or comments of others, or you will not succeed in your plight. Please know I will not respond as rude as some and I do care if you go or not. Somehow I see some folks chase people off of here, or at least they try, why let them. You are you, period. You read their remarks and don't take them so seriously..after all this is still cyberspace and there are really good decent people on here, for real. I have met many so far. I suggest your write your poems or stories, ask for help on them and connect with all types of people on here, the good and the not so good, and then do what you love to do best.. The only true stars and comments you can recieve are the ones you have inside of you. There are some truly good people on here. Let me know if I can help and don't leave unless it is really upsetting to you. Your a great person. Much love and encouragement for you to stay!! magics02

Hippie, I admire whatever you have said in your poem. Your complaints are not misplaced ones. Neopoet was not like this since inception. Members cared to read the work of the contributors. There were healthy and enthusiastic exchange of views. There was cordial relationship between members. Then the membership started to grow. I also recommended to some of my friends to contribute to this site who are bewildered at the cold attitude they are receiving these days. May be your theory of presence of a clique is true. But believe me, there is no permanence to any thing. These are all phases that come and go. Another group may surface that will shatter the clique. So, please be patient: don't go. -Mohammad

Yes I am also in agreement with the above comment. Some folks on here are being very calluous in their comments to say the least. For these folks, dont be so abrasive in your comments, others have feelings and your words may sting like a bee, so let's try to be a little more courteous of others on here, if that makes any sense to you. Not everyone also enjoys reading so much negativity all the time. Keep writing and smile. magics02

Brown nose what and whom is he to brown nose? This isn't a job that you work at this is a workshop here. Give this member a chance, perhaps he could be a great writer.. magics02

Hippie with every site there is problems ... anywhere there is human beings there is conflict, ideas and opinions differ in every country ... its when we use our medium of poetry to extend our hands across those barriers ... well its then we truely free ourselves of the conflict, and each page is marked in peace ... kind regards Jayne-Chloe

I have been a member of many poetry sites. I have also owned and managed a few of my own small groups. The blending of many personalities no matter the reason for the gathering, will not always be a "smooth sail." I see you are upset. I am not quite sure just why. I thought it was from lack of responses to your posts, and yet you mention being "blackballed" for giving less than 3 stars. I am not a fan of the "star" system. What may be 5 stars to me may not even capture your attention long enough for you to give the piece a full read. I would venture a guess that many feel the same. I see "poems" posted here that are given praise far beyond what I would have ever imagined. Poems that leave me shaking my head saying; "what the fuck, that is the biggest piece of crap I have read in ages..it's not even a poem." I've seen poems that are brilliant, in my eyes, that no one glances twice at. Live and learn. It's life. Neo has a large membership and we are all very diversified both in our writing and our cultures. One would think that manners are universal, but, in my travels I have found that in all walks of life you will find more than your share of angels and assholes. Here is no exception. Cliques are everywhere. I was in one for 3 minutes...here as a matter of fact...even wrote a poem about it, but, I digress. With the rapid turnover in posts Huey, if you are looking for particular assistance...I would suggest that you make that known at the top of your poem. Much as you did here, in this post..to gather the attention you need. This group has some very fine people in it, and even a few of us assholes have a few good moments, now and then. I hope you reconsider your leaving. If you need any help here within the group, I suggest you contact Richard, The MoonMan. I know him to be very helpful and fair. There's my 2 cents. I will answer your mail this afternoon. Have a great day! Sue/Jetz

tendering resignations and pointing out sometimes obvious faultlines in systems is something that takes a tactful determination and lead in How many misgiving and misfortune was prevented by one voice speaking clearly about the crack in the fuselage an intuitive edge in listening to the workings of the machinery that is man made I think you have created a most thought out work here in the few direct lines put down sometimes in the crush we hesitate to lead but as you see there are many who listen its the humble root that holds the gale at its edge and you have most amply reminded us the need to look towards our fellow peers In your return comments you have the honest grasp of true story sharing and I greatly add that your spell checking for a finished read is something that I am sloth to accomplish Please dont Leave Neopoet yet Huey kindest regards Orgami

Everyone is deserving of a second chance. My hope is that you stay and give us one. If you should decide to go... I wish you peace and good journey. Always, Cat

As a noob here, I have been lurking on this post with interest. When I first joined, I read some of the recent work that showed up in the stream and reviewed the comments. I was surprised by the mostly positive, congratulatory comments on work I personally felt needed much more work. I posted a thread about it in the forum: http://www.neopoet.com/forum/32572-critiquing-here-i-must-ask. And I received some very thoughtful and insightful responses. What I have taken away most from the comments on my forum post and those here, is summarized (from my perspective) like this: because of the growth of this site in the past year, the diversity of people and skill levels of poets and critics is significant. Some poems will go unnoticed and uncommented because they don't appeal to those who see them, or because those who do enjoy critiquing simply don't see them, or ... I've found that keeping up on each person's work becomes challenging.. If I could comment on every poem, I would. And that is impossible due to sheer volume in addition to wanting to post my own work and respond to those who have generously left a comment for me. Similarly, some people are apparently not looking for full fledged critiques here. I am not one of those people, and it seems that you aren't either hippy. I want the raw truth and have learned to toughen my skin enough to take value from those comments I do receive, good or bad. I think there is a solution somewhere to the dilemma of volume and quality critique for those sincerely seeking it.. Pondering, -d

Dear H., I'm certainly glad you decided to stay! P.

dear person, i think it is wrong that you have left this as a poem, its a trap, and i personaly do not feel sorry for people who feel sorry for them selves. I can tell you this, take your life and your passion by the balls and love your self its only important in the end if you love what you do, as for comments i really dont have that many, and i write the funnier stuff who cares i love what i do so some advice instead of reading these comments go write a poem that you love and the chances are we will all love it too, dont leave neopoet its a great site and we are all here to learn and yes if someone doesnt like your work so what poetry is art and marmite! and as a great actor once said opinions are like arse holes we all have them! shirley harrison

...not really a bar fight, but more of a "scuffle", at best. You merely have to step over the "bodies", get a drink from the bar, and "mingle". The "ambience" will forever be changing, and a clique of bikers might be hogging the pool table, but that's only for a moment, in this ocean of time. More importantly, are you still mingling ? And if your drinking, is your glass full ? Or is it empty ? Bottom line, there will always be cliques, and riff-raff; after all.....it's still, just a bar. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

Dear Hue Alright well done, go to read paddy mcGee 1 and 2 you will like i hope and i will read some of yours! shirley harison