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Mgmt:Please Fix Me Some Soup

*(For Me, the soup tastes good, For others...not so much.) INDEED, there may be something wrong with the Soup if spices don't get right many people will be leaving the table soon. Good people have pointed out problems with taste and temperature to MGMT only to fall on deaf ears. Apparently the problems have been stewing for years. There are hard working mothers, fathers, sons, daughters and grandparents fighting for a cause in which they firmly believe. They pay fees each year to a leader who they don't know and cannot see. They taste and they eat and they share with the community. They've invested with time and money and poured out their hearts with much continuity. Forty to one lopsided comment reply ratios have made their day hard all these folks want is a little quality soup after punching the old time card. I've sat at the table and witnessed smiles erase in defeat. I've listen to their requests get neglected each day on repeat. Where is the owner operator, could someone please step in and perform a table visit? Getting this restaurant up to code ain't everything I suppose, but it'd sure be exquisite! Now I'm just an outsider, secret shopper if you will, Getting this change in motion would ease so many emotions... consider it dessert taken off the bill.

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Date: 8/5/2014 3:44:00 PM
Its always good to get the attention of tps ..and I think such poems help for tps to keep doing their best.Us as a community are part of the stirring soup bowl too..We can help each other even by just a comment at times.Re tps owners..Ow yeah I do believe it would be better to know who they are.It helps us to connect and discuss stuff with someone We know rather than with a mystery lady or man or group..Who knows? love your sinciere verse.
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Date: 8/5/2014 9:55:00 AM
Also, I would like to thank You, for always taking the time out to respond via comments, that really means a lot to me. There are only a handful of you who I get to enjoy that with these days.Quality over quantity for me, as cliched as that sounds. It sure is nice when that happens, knowing that people read what I wrote (comment/post) & respond. It's been really nice having these exchanges, thank you. I so hear you, it can be quite frustrating & discouraging, making all that effort, and not hearing back from them. I'm not sure if I'll be on here much, depends, but yup, I'll make sure to drop by & say hi. Keep posting, Joey and I'll see you around....
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Date: 8/5/2014 9:47:00 AM
Yes, it does seem like sometimes, they just seem to be MIA, but I think that there are times when they do at least make an effort to respond to some of the Soupers' concerns...this site does seem to have its itchy glitches & quirks though...there have been quite a bunch of changes ever since I've been here, but yeah, some good, some worse. I guess there just needs to be a better platform wherein TPS and its members can interact & hear each other out?
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Date: 8/5/2014 8:52:00 AM
Great insightful write my friend. Damn glad I found this write and got to read the replies to it this fine morn. You have a true poet's heart my friend. Yes, there is a problem and admin here should at least consider these pleas to address it. I am sure it is not an east fix but at least consider and try admin should do.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 8/5/2014 8:52:00 AM
This is truly a great site and a fine community of poets. I have met and made many new friends here and still marvel at the GREAT talent on display here so admin should get huge credit for that!!!! You JS have a Lion's heart and a poet's spirit resting within your soul my friend... Thanks for presenting this for all to see!!
Date: 8/5/2014 6:24:00 AM
FOLKS! Just for clarity's sake...I am not mad at the owners of this site, or upset in any way. I am simply voicing some of the issues that have become evident lately. Plus, I cannot be upset at someone I do not know, or have any idea of who they are. This site is basically run by the artist which drive the views. It just makes sense that the Owner Operators would listen to the feedback of the people. I have not contacted the O.O. - Just would like to see the community NOT LEAVE left and right!:)
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Date: 8/5/2014 4:24:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments and support on my poems. I am a single mum and work and dont get on soup as often as I'd like to. I am always around and consider my friends here my poetry soup family. Hope u get a response from management. Take care Diane
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Date: 8/3/2014 8:27:00 PM
i don't know much about other people's problems with this site but i know i have a few of my own and i wish we could directly contact the soup team (whoever they are) and receive a reply. it's very frustrating. i think you've written your plea in a very creative way and i'm glad so many people have responded...
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Date: 8/3/2014 5:59:00 PM
hey, this was a really FUN read for me. I am one of those clock punchers, but never ye fear, I shall always be here!! (I have not had one person even see my blog i posted last night) This is an all time low for me, and I am finishing up return comments today in record speed. I have no clue what is becoming of this site lately.
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Date: 8/3/2014 4:03:00 PM
"A leader they do not know and cannot see"...yup, just like I said this morning and prior shows, we don't know who the hell they are. But, they'd like money to provide us new features and such. Damn, even Jesus & God have identified themselves in some ways...and their website never goes down. Kudos to you.
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Date: 8/3/2014 5:09:00 PM
TRUE DAT! :)
Date: 8/3/2014 12:30:00 PM
WOW! THIS IS GREAT! SO many poets have stepped up with power! This is more emotion and comments than any poem I have ever posted. So good to see you all care! I don't care so much about having "fans". What I long for is change, especially when there is a problem, or an elephant in the room. PLEASE EVERYONE, STAND TOGETHER!!! This is indeed a remarkable place! Maybe I will put that 39$ donation in this year!
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 2:54:00 PM
oh thank you! I didn't know that...very helpful!~
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Date: 8/3/2014 12:50:00 PM
there is an email alert for responses to comments
Date: 8/3/2014 9:06:00 AM
Your point is well taken, JS. I have toyed with leaving many a time, but my friends and loved ones, my passion for poetry...always draws me back. As Richard said, this is a community...show me one community that is problem free and I will tell you that is just utopia. That's right...none exists. My point being...there will be problems wherever you go. Respect is key. Each one of us has her/his own unique style and fan base. You have yours. Keep writing.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/3/2014 12:46:00 PM
That's the way it should be. Glad to know it. Keep fighting the good fight.
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 12:45:00 PM
one more point, yes this is a community, and I hear you on the Utopian thing, BUT I am a appointed official in my local community here in the U.S. and in our town hall meetings, we listen to pleas and address the issues of the community. Nothing, falls on deaf ears. We hear the people out. Sure, everything isn't perfect, but we try!~
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 12:41:00 PM
ALSO, Thank you for the feedback. Btw, I have been asking, no one is answering...how can I tell when poets give replies? I always find replies on accident, do you all receive an alert or something?
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 12:39:00 PM
yes respect. I like it a lot here, but have been concerned when hearing many of the poets having issues. Fans is not what interests me at all, tho' it is nice not to be shut down or blacklisted every time a poet reads into my words the wrong way. I will keep writing.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 9:21:00 AM
Amen to that Eileen!
Date: 8/3/2014 8:45:00 AM
This place is indeed constantly changing. It will continue to be flawed, after all it is made up of us. It is a perpetual churning vat of need. We poets are a sensitive lot, with a desire to see and be seen. Words are taken out of context, feeling are hurt and the pot is stirred once again. I encourage people to maintain an open heart with a sprinkle of grace. I have had people be upset with me but by not closing the door they have come back and felt welcome. You have created much thought here!
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/3/2014 4:12:00 PM
Well spoken Richard....you remind me of a bridge over troubled water:) // paul
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 12:31:00 PM
EXCELLENT!
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2014 9:05:00 AM
Wise words as ever Richard! Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 8/3/2014 8:01:00 AM
Very valid points....they should cut down the number of poems you can submit in half. 10 is too many.....I try to comment back as much as possible.. I do read many on my train ride to and from work and it is difficult to respond..I try to come back and comment but many times I miss a few....BTW your poems are great, unique, and mostly on interests of the day..don't be mad bro
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 3:13:00 PM
GOSH, I went back and reread this, and noticed the two major grammatical errors! Why didn't someone tell me!?! I must have wrote it too quickly!~ Also, it is interesting to hear requests for "Less Poetry" being posted so viewers are able to see your poems more easily...I would have never thought of that. I guess I am all for letting the creative wellspring FLOW at any cost!
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 12:33:00 PM
I am not mad, just curious as to what can be done. I hear the poet's plea for change!
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2014 9:10:00 AM
I agree about actually reading and understanding the poems Paul and that does take time but comments are getting fewer and fewer. I suggested twice in mails to the site they actually get feedback from members on how the site can be improved but until they start to listen to us nothing will change and people will continue to leave. I actively comment but it is like flogging a dead horse. Hugs Jan xxx
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2014 9:04:00 AM
Tim I'm sure it USED to say on the 200 new poems page about submitting a maximum of 10 poems in a day but this wording is no longer there so I guess you can post more than that now hence the reason our poems aren't available for others to see for more than a day if we are lucky so it is no wonder the comments are fewer. Hugs jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 8:47:00 AM
You do a great Job Tim, I know I personally appreciate your visits and thoughtful comments.
Date: 8/3/2014 7:39:00 AM
No, Robo...you do not suck! The points you make here are valid; something has to be done or else this soup will go down the drain. I comment on most of the poems I READ; I don't just skim through them. It is time consuming. One problem is that too many poems are being submitted daily..they have to be at least cut down by half. There are more points to comment about, but as Jan says, a survey 3ould be ideal. // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/3/2014 4:22:00 PM
Richard, I understand that people have commitments, and time is not freely available to everyone. It is impossible to keep up with the large amount of poems that are posted on a daily basis. I am sure that something can be done to simplify things...I found of late that soup is getting slower and slower; so frustrating!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 8:51:00 AM
I like your thoughts Paul. I know you are one who puts a lot of thought into your comments. Sometimes I feel bad I don't have more time to visit your work. I have consistently enjoyed your writing when I have stopped by.
Date: 8/3/2014 4:46:00 AM
Lets just say Mr Roboto I have told the powers that be I wont be renewing my 2 PM's. I have suggested they send a survey to members asking how the site can be improved especially regarding comments and reads on poems but this has fallen on deaf ears. Until issues are addressed people will continue to leave and there will be a negative air around the site. Until it is a level playing field for all harmony will not be achieved. A brave write my friend! Hugs Jan xxx
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2014 9:00:00 AM
I will probably remain a member Richard but just not paying for the privilege...sadly some things will never change. Hugs Jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 8:54:00 AM
Jan, I hope you use your woman's prerogative and change your mind. I for one feel you ad so much flavor to the soup and you are a sweet soul.
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2014 5:14:00 AM
Think you have hit the nail on the head regarding comments so when my personal life has calmed down then I will be looking elsewhere to post where you HAVE to actively comment. Sadly practices here make a mockery of the site. If I read a poem I don't understand or simply don't like I don't comment but i do try and comment on as many poems i read as possible. If someone just leaves a smiley face it would be better than nothing at all. Keeo writing and posting my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 5:09:00 AM
this site was built on the premise of community and art, and I would love to see it achieve beauty and have the poets remain SMILING! There are sooo many great poets out there. I am not a poet, just a guy who drivels with a pen! I am an activist!~
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Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/3/2014 5:05:00 AM
I heard of the troubles. So, this weekend, with time on my side, I have sent out over 185 genuine comments after reading poetry...only to receive 13 reads and 3 comments on my newest poem. 2 of which were from the same person. Seems, either I suck, or everyone is giving up! Well, I know I suck, so that's beside the point. But, I would like to see the issue mitigated.

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