Unexpected Criticism

What you have said is sooooo true, Alexis. PS is certainly no place for mean and disrespectful discourse, period. We have a few bullies on here, but there just isn't much we can do about that. They love being bullies, so they won't go away quietly.

Good thinking, Lasaad, and, let's face it, you are so much more mature than some of our writers!

I think Jan is right on target, David. Thanks for your thoughts, too. I've had my feelings hurt, but I just keep going. I think it's fairly easy to be perfectly innocent and touch a raw nerve. Best to just be positive, affirmative, and helpful. I try to acknowledge everything I read, and I certainly say thank you to every comment I receive. I feel its the courteous thing to do.

I;ve seen poets leave because they have had their poem torn apart, there is a forum for constructive criticism, i much prefer to leave a positive comment and soup mail if I spot a typo

I agree wholeheartedly, Jan. You know from my poetry where I'm coming from. I try never to offer any critique unless it is specifically asked for, but, then I tell the truth....Recently, I told a poet that she sounded like she was angry. I meant absolutely nothing unkind about it, it was just an observation, and she suddenly cut off commenting from me. In my opinion that's pretty thin-skinned. I still read her poetry, and she still sounds like she's angry with most poets here on P.S. Incidentally, I love your work! You write good stuff, and I enjoy reading it. I never pass up a Jan poem!