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Poet - Your Cover Is Blown

It's with great sadness and a lot of discomfort that I write about an issue that needs addressing and brought to light Several poets have long known about a poet whose cover is blown and cheats by entering their own contests. That's not right. What would you think of a poet entering contests of their making and then winning high placements with names they are faking That's stooping pretty low I really wish it wasn't so So I hope it comes to an end after this exposure and muckraking ******************* It's not my intent to stir up trouble with this post, but in all good conscience I feel the need to inform all of you who write for contests that this has been happening for some time. This is not an act of bitterness or ill will, but if this poet reads this, know that if it doesn't stop I'll report you to TPS. I don't understand why a decent poet would do something like this.

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Dan Cwiak

Date: 11/7/2017 6:03:00 AM

Lin, you've handled this with a poet's wit and wisdom. I have often thought that some names pop up as winners far too often, so there are few contests that I will enter. It won't stop me writing, since I write for the joy of writing. I congratulate you for your ethics and stand by to help in any way I can.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/7/2017 6:13:00 AM

First of all I thank you most kindly for your compliments. Your suspicions, along with several others are correct. I'll send you mail.

John Michaels

Date: 11/5/2017 12:12:00 PM

Wow, I did not know this. Very bad show... Aside from a flash of anger, I feel pity for them, more than anything. Your limerick was nicely done, by the way!! All the best, John.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/5/2017 2:24:00 PM

And it continues despite TPS having been notified. Thanks, John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/31/2017 7:43:00 AM

Lin I agree with you. I hope whoever did this will read what you posted, and not do it ever again. Everyone should have a chanceto win a contest. Have a nice day my friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/3/2017 7:14:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene. The scope of the farce is deep.

Klio Tsitsikroni

Date: 10/17/2017 7:31:00 AM

Wow, how desperate can anyone get? I do not enter, will not enter and do not care what people think. I write because I enjoy doing so. If people read me and comment thank you and if they do not, thank you too. I do not get how silly people are with such matters. Sad state of affairs. You should expose and report, do this person or persons a favor.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/26/2017 6:43:00 PM

TPS has been notified, Klio.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/15/2017 10:20:00 AM

Sad to see this still happening, Lin, though I still don't know who it is, but I know it's wrong. Let's hope they stop..

Lin Lane
Date: 10/26/2017 6:42:00 PM

It's been reported because it's continuing.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/9/2017 2:38:00 AM

Wow ... seriously pitiful behavior, and beyond immature. I came to this site (and stayed) because of the class and integrity and high level of quality writers, so this kind of thing is very disappointing, to say the least, and I hope they find a way to remedy it, as I take people on their word, and The Soup has become a refuge for me. Very sorry to hear this ... I believe karma will ultimately win out, but still - we are creative folks, and we SHOULD be above such petty concerns and practices.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2017 7:12:00 AM

It also makes a mockery of no names on contests lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2017 6:53:00 AM

Kinda strips bare the integrity of poetry, doesn't it?

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/8/2017 8:38:00 PM

This is almost more funny than outrageous. If people feel the need to go to the trouble to create a contest, make a fake account, enter their own contest under a false name, and give themselves a win, they are simply pathetic. Seems an awful lot of work to give themselves some praise.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2017 6:49:00 AM

The irony of it all, Agnes, is that this person is NOT getting the praise because of not using their real name. And how praiseworthy are poems that win through cheating?

Chris Green

Date: 10/8/2017 8:14:00 PM

Lin, I don't hang around here hardly at all anymore so I have no idea who you are referring to but I have heard of this happening and still can not understand why anyone would do something like this, it must be a very insecure individual. Here's hoping your wonderfully direct poem helps end this situation and if not then I agree with some of the others on here...report them. If I can be of any help, please let me know

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2017 6:48:00 AM

I agree with everything you've written, Chris. There's nothing you can do, or I, unless the practice continues. Then I'll proceed with reporting it to TPS. Thanks for the offer to help.

Joseph May

Date: 10/8/2017 4:52:00 PM

If this was long known why did no one report it? It is dishonest and whoever it is should be exposed for the fraud that they are

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 5:05:00 PM

It is dishonest, and I don't like pointing fingers at people, but I've said I hoped it would end. Why have only a few noticed it? Poets have eyes.

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/8/2017 4:39:00 PM

This is so sad that this is happening Lin! I hate to see things like this on the Soup, the dishonesty is disheartening! I thank you for bringing it up, and maybe this person will stop! What a great way to present it, with two awesome Limericks! Great Work!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 5:02:00 PM

It is sad, Russell.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/8/2017 2:08:00 PM

There are all kinds of incidences that happen on here that are not right but those that are right make it a nice place..You need to contact administration by going to the bottom of the page and click on contact us and give them the information..They can stop them but the person will just change their persona..Sara..Thanks for dropping by..

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 5:02:00 PM

what you say is true, Sara.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/8/2017 11:51:00 AM

It's a shame lin but there are so many fake accounts around or multiple accounts held by the same person I know of one person who had at least 20 but they are not around at the moment but I am sure will be back in another guise. Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2017 5:41:00 PM

A very dear poet friend who started at the same time as me was hounded and stalked by a person with lots of accounts, she became jealous of our friendship and started to attack me in poems it was so horrible - I saw her back under a new name only last month but no one gave them any attention and she closed that account, sadly he left:-( hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 11:54:00 AM

Wherefore art thou, integrity? Thanks for the comments, Jan.

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 10/8/2017 11:47:00 AM

Fraud knows no bounds! But, it still astounds... me. Heckfar! Shine that spotlight!!!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 11:53:00 AM

The light is looming. Thanks, John.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/8/2017 11:07:00 AM

Popularity and greed, to fill out a need. Lost not giving or getting, love passing them by. Behind a screen they hide....Glad Nate spared you Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 11:15:00 AM

I can't fathom doing such a thing, Tim. Nate moved to the East and passed me by with hardly a huff and a puff. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and concern.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/8/2017 11:06:00 AM

This is disturbing Lin. It should already be reported , in my opinion. Thank you for addressing this.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2017 11:09:00 AM

I'm not confrontational by nature, Heidi, and I hoped I was wrong, but I know I'm not. I'm giving this person a chance to put an end to this practice. I hope he/she makes amends.