Amity

This kind of knowledge and sharing enlightens the ignorant, such as myself. Thank you @"Caldwell". I see it now * Not 'written by an alien' ( my first...

So, a production by @"Michael". Yes, no, maybe...?

Damn you Vera. I can't stop laughing. Must go and have a cuppa tea... I SO missed your sense of humour. Glad you made it back...

OMG. You've made me laugh out loud. Hysterics. I can't stop...give me a minute... So, not that part of his head... Buut... *tearing up* Pass me a hank...

No. Part of Jake's 'head' is in the metal box. The Crossover. Sarah now becoming 'at one' with Jake. I do think the doc is a cat person! Jake appeals ...

Oh, if only you had come along sooner. I didn't take my own advice. I didn't give this story a chance and gave a premature vote. *slaps self about the...

A conspiracy by the cat people? Jake's programming. His own 'pet project'! How purringly purrfect, dear author. The Crossover to awareness. Whose? Jak...

Oh, that's fantastic! I hereby forgive your absence and look forward to your sparkling repartee. You have 4 days until the dead-line. Ready, steady, G...

I agree. Despite my initial lack of enthusiasm and dismissive attitude, I've read this story a few times now. It is good. The last paragraph with its ...

The more I read this, the more it makes me think. For better or worse. It does remind me of PKD's 'Piper in the Woods'. The dialogue centres around a ...

Thank you! I enjoy hearing from experienced writers/readers who give different and interesting perspectives. This gives me something else to think abo...

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Not just any poll but a new and improved one, yes?!

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If you, or anyone, feel like it's a plod, then perhaps there's been too much pressure on you to comment. I comment because I enjoy the whole process o...

I agree. And I have to thank you for dragging me to the Shoutbox and inspiring me to even take part! You have done so much to keep this alive and well...

Yes. Perhaps it's because of what and how they were introduced to it at school. People like to sing a song or hymn but don't see lyrics as poetry. It ...

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I was thinking about how children are taught poetry. How funny their poems can be. We forget the fun and grow more self-conscious. We only listen to c...

Some people just don't like poetry. Full stop. For various reasons. I wonder if more could be done to sell this way of expressing thoughts, feelings a...

What do you, and others, think would improve levels of interaction? To maintain the creative flow, motivation and help readers improve their understan...

I thought it fine the way it was anyway :smile:

So why did you do it?

No. Individual boredom levels. And those with better things to do. I note Caldwell is back and doing a good job!

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And your point is...

How do you know that? It might have been lost in transfer. Unlikely that an edit was allowed simply for improvement.

Actually, the system doesn't show that It does for me. No it's because some people having left a comment and ticked the box think that's it. Done and ...

And it's easy to see those still to have comments. Or who could do with more...

With your attention to detail? I find that difficult to believe but I will. Anyway, it makes no difference to the argument. It's about 'the author' an...

Qui sait? I've lost the plot and the will to live. Is it Marianne having a flashback? And is now taking sweet revenge against the system after years o...

Was her role only that of a maid? Why did she hold her nose? To avoid the smell of piss? Is something rotten in the state of Denmark? To care for roya...

Oh, my giddy aunt! A real, Royal Prince dashing to the rescue. What's not to like?! You are, I think, the 3rd luminary to do an Amity. I agree with @"...

Yes. Of course, when it comes to stating personal preferences, subjectivity plays a major role. That's its very nature. I try hard not to be caged by ...

The Body of Music A 2-part poem. 1. The Argument 2. The Poem Here's one interpretation. It required thought in an attempt to understand what looked li...

I agree that writing constructive reviews must be difficult. You were kind not to point out that I don't even attempt a formal critique. I've reflecte...

Of course, individual interpretations are subjective and are 'right' for them. However, a critique of a story includes more than a subjective feeling....

Here's the thing. I have to thank @"ucarr" and @"hypericin" for their different perspectives. It meant I re-read the paragraph and I saw the light, as...

Ah, yes. As in last year's 'Is this a Turing Test'.

Yes. Thanks for sharing. When I click on the link I get the translation option. Will have a look later...

Well, so there is. Who knew?! From their album 'Radio Giddy Up' (1999). I tried to find the lyrics but only clicked on an audio segment that sounded.....

So, the rules keep changing! When is a haiku, not a haiku? I found this article useful, do you have a particular resource that would be helpful? https...

I agree. And that is why the voting system is rubbish. It doesn't reflect the quality of a story, or poem.

What kind of additions?

I think that people understandably have preferences. But in this Event, I think more time and patience could/should be taken to read or re-read. It's ...