Quoted from stevie I think that every one who posted a script should read all of the others. or else it isn't fair.   Just my opinion but i will definitely read all the others and comment even if my reviews are short.  I feel strongly about this and will be very disappointed if ALL scripts don't have a minimum of 40 replies. Cheers and thanks Jeff for bringing it up.

Not sure I agree with this. I don't think anyone who submitted should, or indeed would, feel they are entitled to 40 replies. Once the challenge is over and the names revealed, then by all means people can go around and return reads...but I don't like that people might feel guilt-tripped into HAVING to read every script when they might not have the time or feel they have much constructive to say.

Getting reviews is a privilege, not a right. I applaud anyone who does manage to read all of them (I tried to last time and fell short), but I don't feel it's right to criticise those who don't.

Quoted from Dreamscale I will read and comment on every single entry.  I start from the bottom up, so I too go for the ones with the fewest posts, or actually, the oldest posts.

I would like to do this too, but I don't hold it against people who just can't do this.

There's also the question of time spent on individual scripts. Some scripts, I tend to spend more time studying and critiquing. I really never know how much time I will spend on any given one.

Also, I'm not as swift as Jeff, who I think is brilliant, by the way. Oh yes, and George. And many of you others (you know who you are) So it probably takes me a lot longer than it should.

I've had to work today (outside of writing work) and I won't be doing any more reads until this evening, but please be patient. I'm going to try my best with you all.

Sandra

I don't read anyone's comments for a script before I write my own. I think it's very easy to get influenced and opinions do sway..

Anyway, do you?

Yes, I see your points Jonny and Sandra. I forgot that people will read them when things quiten down. I like to read them while they are 'fresh' and the challenge vibe is still around.
I can read pretty quickly especially with shorts. I didn't mean to have a go at anyone.

You are only required to read three scripts per the rules though it's considered good form to read a few more.  It's considered superhuman to read almost all of them and you're a saint if you read the lot.

Saint Stevie and Saint Jeffrey will read the entire lot!

Obvioulsy, I don't go into detail like I normally would, but I do still try and write at least 3 paragraphs of constructive criticism (or pure praise, if that's the case).

I realize everyone is different, in terms of reading speed, schedule, etc.  Do what you feel works for you, and read at least 3 scripts.

Quoted from Shelton I've been scanning through the comments (as I'm supposed to do) and I've noticed a lot of people commenting on there not being enough comedy.   Please remember that it's a "dramedy" and not a flat out comedy, which will be presented in a different way. That is all.

Just want to back up this point.

The challenge WASN'T to write a romantic comedy. We're not looking for Love Actually here. Dramedy isn't comedy, it's drama with some comedy. It's important to find a balance...but I think something with a couple of lighter moments that leans towards the dramatic is closer than something that's just pure comedy. By all means bring the funny...but bring the sad, or the moving, or the uplifting, too.

Quoted from Dreamscale Saint Stevie and Saint Jeffrey will read the entire lot! Obvioulsy, I don't go into detail like I normally would, but I do still try and write at least 3 paragraphs of constructive criticism (or pure praise, if that's the case). I realize everyone is different, in terms of reading speed, schedule, etc.  Do what you feel works for you, and read at least 3 scripts.

I am a Saint actaully. I follow the mighty St.Kilda! We finished on top with 20 wins and 2 losses. The finals start this weekend and first up we play Chris's Collingwood.

Sorry to stick footy stuff in this thread but Michael started it ...

Jeff is a Saint too....the patron Saint of Amercian alcohol producers!!

Stevie, you really stuck your footy in this thread.

Quoted from mcornetto Stevie, you really stuck your footy in this thread.

Melbourne will be buzzing for the next month. Have you any mad footy fan co-workers Michael?  Any funny stories?

I suppose 40 reads is a big ask. But the shorts have been fairly easy on the eye so I'll get through them all.  I am a stickler for fininshing what I start.

Except for a million script ideas....

I can't say I'll be reading forty scripts. That's a big ask in my book. I'll read most of them in time but you gotta be in the mood otherwise it's a waste of everyone's time.

Quoted from stevie I feel strongly about this and will be very disappointed if ALL scripts don't have a minimum of 40 replies.

Oh, you will indeed be disappointed.  People who play but read nothing in return has been a sore point with me since the inception of these challenges.

I call them leeches -- to their faces -- to their internet faces, anyway -- and make no bones about it.

They suck, but there is really nothing to do about them.

But I do go back later and delete any posts I have made on their threads.  And I never read anything else they might ever post.

And I encourage others to do the same.

Reading a few scripts is one thing -- not everybody is going to have time for 40 scripts -- but reading nothing?  Screw those guys.

Quoted from Stevie Yikes...I better get back to my football thread if I want to talk about footy!!

Good points bert.

My main gripe at the moiment is the posting of scripts(normal not OWC) that aren't by any of the SS people.  Some guys are good enough to review them but there's buckley's of there being a reply
does Don post scripts he finds on the Net? How does this work?
If there's no username, its odds on the writer isn't around.

Anyway, back to OWC discussion.   And I won't mention foo___     right.

Anyone can have their script posted at SS. You don't have to be a forum member.  

Ok, cool Pia. But very few of them respond to people who take the time to read and comment on them. That's the point I'm making.