There's another viewpoint here that you may not have considered for a long time, Jess....

How about FUCKING giving (writing) what you demand from others. I may not succeed all the time, but that's not from my (or Shirl's) not trying.

~A

I understand what your doing, but please don't forget that this is a workshop, a place for growing poets.I believe that we all are growing and learning no matter how long long we have been writing for.I notice that the words you use in this blog most are "I want", maybe you should worry less about what YOU want and be a bit less harsh and a tad more constructive with your critique, then maybe you will get what YOU want.

I have always loved your work. This is a nice poem and unique. You are a real poet my friend. I hope you keep up the great work.

Poetry is the living soul of a writer!
Pixee

Those who can.....do. Those who can't , teach. Perhaps it's time you decide which of these apply to you...........scribbler

Why do you think it is your job to create a better Neo, and who says that it has to be run in the fashion you suggest. Isn't that up to Paul, Andrew etc? Yes you may have joined when when the site was first launched, but you are a member like anyone else.

You are entitled to an opinion, but you are not at liberty to force it on others and expect them to do as you want.

And if anyone wants you to be their mentor, that's fine but don't take it upon yourself to tell people what they should write. If they want to write about Britney Spears it isn't your job to say they can't , you are supposed to advise on form , structure, etc

At the end of the day a personal attack is not a critique, and therefore has no place here.

Lou

Feeling semi reasonable today lol

Lou

Seriously folks, do what the hell you want.

If all you want to do is tell each other how pretty you are, do it, just leave me the fuck alone and do not whine at me whine I give critique or write blogs.

I will decide what Neopoet means to me, you decide what it means to you and it they are not compatible, I have this idea, let's not fucking interact with each other, we can just look at folks who are different with contempt and disdain and talk to people who agree with us other about how superior we are.

Let it the fuck go. If you do not like something that is written; poem, blog, forum post, comment, fucking ignore it.

God knows I continue to ignore 98% of everything on Neopoet and I gather I am ignored by a reciprocal amount. For me, that's fucking perfect.

Hey Jess,
There is never a dull moment for long with you around. Lol

(Hugs)

I consider it almost absurd
That wee weirdelf, by changing some words,
Alters my mundane write
To some poetry, from shite
So this proves you CAN polish a turd

Keep on keeping on wee man

Ian

The horse is out of its barn
Weirdelf in great as a poet
He gives one pause to think & reflect
I admire Weirdelf we should all strive to shine as him.
Of course the road is dangerous but here's a man that sticks out

I note the the most critical and, to be perfectly honest, whining, commentators are no longer around.

Granted, my activity is limited, but then, I only ever wanted to be left alone. The folks that were loudest about every way but their own being wrong and oppressive have scuttled off like the insects they are and my wish is they met to correct metaphoric heel.

I tire of these faux morality asshats who exist only to spread their judgement and disdain to the competent.

Another seven years has done nothing to mellow my mood against the aggressively inept.

Jess, I admire your tenacity. I admire your passion. I admire you ability to keep wading through the shit.

But, most of all, I admire your consistent moral position. These allows me to respect you even when I disagree with you because your position is not built of the shifting sands of petulant self interest.