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Warren |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 7:06am |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Question.
In times like this where script submissions are closed for a period of time, and not much reading and reviewing of shorts seems to happen. Are people generally opposed to reading old shorts and commenting on them as they shoot back to the top of the thread?
I know there are a lot of features I could read but I just finished a big read and review of an entire feature and really just want to spend more time on shorts.
I don't want to start filling up the top of threads with old material if that's not okay.
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cloroxmartini |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 7:28am |
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I have a few pair and really like them but sometimes you have to bite the bullet and throw them out. Comments..really depends on who's wearing them |
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SAC |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 7:52am |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3207 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
I'd think reading and commenting is always welcome regardless of how old some are. I'd just make sure that they're written by active members. Who doesn't want a bump? |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 8:08am |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 8:09am |
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Besides... script uploads are live again now. I uploaded one myself earlier today. |
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bert |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 9:53am |
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AdministratorBuy the ticket, take the ride
LocationThat's me in the corner Posts4233 Posts Per Day 0.61 |
Quoted from DustinBowcot Up to you what you read. |
To this, I would add one tip. Look through the thread in question -- perhaps years old -- and see if the author has ever responded to any of the comments. Even with a polite "thanks," or whatever. If the author is totally MIA, you might elect to spend your time commenting on a different thread. Not that you cannot comment there. You certainly may. Just saying. |
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Wes |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 3:53pm |
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LocationOakland, CA 94602 Posts164 Posts Per Day 0.05 |
Glad you posted the question, Warren. Checking to see if the writer is still with us -- excellent advice. |
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Warren |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 4:40pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Thanks everyone for your responses. Will keep it in mind next time submissions are closed, and I run out of ‘new’ material to read.
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Nomad |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 5:12pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts721 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
It's best to make sure the author is active.
Other wise you'll get just as much enjoyment from talking to a tomato. Unless you're a sitophiliac. Then by all means...talk away.
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MarkItZero |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 5:42pm |
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Now I really wanna write a short about someone sweet talking a tomato. Maybe taking it home to meet the family. |
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SAC |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 8:00pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3207 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Inspiration comes from the darnedest things. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: July 12th, 2016, 8:05pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
I'll echo what others have said about active members. There are several folks who posts scripts who actually have no interest in your comments. They are just posting here for visibility.
The only caveat I would add is that always read something where you think it might be instructive to you. I'll read genre's that interest me regardless of whether or not the authors around because I might be trying to learn something - just won't go thru the bother of posting. |
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Simon |
Posted: July 13th, 2016, 3:16pm |
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LocationLondon Posts175 Posts Per Day 0.05 |
I think the real question, is 'is it ok to comment on your own old scripts?' Maybe that's just me? |
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Warren |
Posted: July 13th, 2016, 7:53pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
I think that is a good question.
I have a few shorts that will be going into production soon. I have no real reason to comment on the threads related to those shorts anymore unless someone else does and I write a reply.
You often see old threads shot back to the top, when they are produced/filmed/short available for viewing. Are people generally happy with that? Because at the end of the day that’s what it's about, isn’t it?
I know that I’ll be getting on set photos and potentially banners and teaser trailers. Are these good enough reasons to bump a thread? |
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eldave1 |
Posted: July 13th, 2016, 8:09pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
I think that is a good question.
I have a few shorts that will be going into production soon. I have no real reason to comment on the threads related to those shorts anymore unless someone else does and I write a reply.
You often see old threads shot back to the top, when they are produced/filmed/short available for viewing. Are people generally happy with that? Because at the end of the day that’s what it's about, isn’t it?
I know that I’ll be getting on set photos and potentially banners and teaser trailers. Are these good enough reasons to bump a thread? |
I appreciate when someone posts a status on their script (e.g., optioned, in production, did well in contest, etc.) especially if it is one that I read. It is always great to see one of the SSers acheiving something |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: July 14th, 2016, 12:45am |
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I'll bump my own threads no matter what anyone else thinks... so long as there is a valid reason, I'm on it.
I'll also bump an old thread if a script falls out of option.
I suppose that's one of the benefits of being a regular member. |
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dead by dawn |
Posted: July 15th, 2016, 5:06pm |
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I know there are a lot of features I could read but I just finished a big read and review of an entire feature and really just want to spend more time on shorts.
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Well, when you want to go back to features, check these out: 1Buck Morphine Never After The Near Death Experience The Farm Offline House of Whorrors Static Town Bert also has a bunch of shorts that are all worth reading. Scroll through here for them. |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: July 15th, 2016, 5:20pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
I may not dip in here as much as I used to, but if you want to read any my of mine, please do. Link below. I will always return the favour.
There is actually a good reason to do so, in general.
There are many good scripts in here that get forgotten. Bumping old threads, of good scripts, is no bad thing.
All the best
Ta
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