CONTESTS FROM THE OTHER SIDE

Hiya Soupers, this is a blog about the other side of poems being judge. We read so much about contestants not happy about their placement, and yes i have had my share of complaints, when running  contests. So to my point the other side. I've been a member of soup for over 10 years now, but never a part of the click or clique so to speak. Not my doing, just too shy i guess.  Anyhow back on track   on 7 yes seven occasions, i have received mail from the judges of contest i have entered, with apologies of not being placed higher in their contest, on 3 of those the mail stated i should and would have placed first, followed by a lot of excuses, some rather personal..Not once did i complain, although a tad disappointed because i know it is not an easy task, and i've always maintain it is soley the judges opinion, but  with that in mind i have become very selective on contest that i now enter, afterall we are told if we cannot stand the heat don't enter, and i agreed entirely with that sentiment.  And to be honest with so many of todays contest where one can almost forecast the outcome, not to enter is becoming an easy decision.,,,