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eldave1
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:00pm Report to Moderator
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It strikes me that there is an ever increasing number of scripts where a writer indicates that:

Writer interested in feedback on this work

Yet, the writer never responds to comments made about said script. SO much now that I generally only comment on scripts from peeps I Know and have gotten to the point where I am doing this:

I only read and comment on scripts where the writer (a) responds to the comments made and (b) has already or intends to read scripts by others and offer them feedback. Please respond if you agree with these conditions. If so, I'll be glad to read and comment on your script.


I'm thinking why?? Why does someone post a script, seek comments and then become a ghost. I'm thinking that maybe they don't know enough to intro themselves when the script is posted and to click the:

Check this to be e-mailed each time someone replies to this topic.

When they do so that they will be alerted to comments on their script.

Wonder if that is an issue and if it is there is a way to automatically enable the Check This Email thing when a script is first loaded.

Just musing on a lazy day....


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Zack
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My favorite is this...

For production consideration - No comments required

Posted a review on a script with that. Since my opinion wasn't a postive one (the script was a mess )the writer reported me and had my review removed. Had my review been positive, I highly doubt the writer would have reported me.

Scripts with this... For production consideration - No comments required... should be locked IMO.
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Andrew
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Quoted from Zack
My favorite is this...

For production consideration - No comments required

Posted a review on a script with that. Since my opinion wasn't a postive one, the script was a mess, the writer reported me and had my review removed. Had my review been positive, I highly doubt the writer would have reported me.

Scripts with this... For production consideration - No comments required... should be locked IMO.


It's an odd request. It stiks of arrogance, and certainly a lack of love for the craft.

I think even the best would be open to views on their work, because it doesn't take an expert to add a view that could be enlightening to the work.


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eldave1
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Quoted from Zack
My favorite is this...

For production consideration - No comments required

Posted a review on a script with that. Since my opinion wasn't a postive one (the script was a mess )the writer reported me and had my review removed. Had my review been positive, I highly doubt the writer would have reported me.

Scripts with this... For production consideration - No comments required... should be locked IMO.


Good idea


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Matthew Taylor
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"Yes, I am open to feedback on my work"

Is the default setting when submitting. So most will have this unless the uploader consciously reads all of the form and ticks "no".
Default should be "no" in my opinion.


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Matthew Taylor
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Quoted from Zack
My favorite is this...

For production consideration - No comments required

Posted a review on a script with that. Since my opinion wasn't a postive one (the script was a mess )the writer reported me and had my review removed. Had my review been positive, I highly doubt the writer would have reported me.

Scripts with this... For production consideration - No comments required... should be locked IMO.


FYI I just reported this post for being too negative



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Zack
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Quoted from Matthew Taylor


FYI I just reported this post for being too negative





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eldave1
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Quoted from Matthew Taylor
"Yes, I am open to feedback on my work"

Is the default setting when submitting. So most will have this unless the uploader consciously reads all of the form and ticks "no".
Default should be "no" in my opinion.


Yep - I know that is the default - won;t is not the default is the auto emails to the writer when comments are received on the script.


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Quoted from Matthew Taylor


FYI I just reported this post for being too negative



Funny!


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I think a writer who does not respond to comments is well aware of all new postings to their thread. Most likely a one and done type of thing. Or the writer just wants the free feedback and moves on. Personally, I don’t get it. Why not stick around and engage? Too good to admit there are things you should add or delete? I don’t think so! All you have to gain is make yourself a better writer. Makes no sense.


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I think a writer who does not respond to comments is well aware of all new postings to their thread. Most likely a one and done type of thing. Or the writer just wants the free feedback and moves on. Personally, I don’t get it. Why not stick around and engage? Too good to admit there are things you should add or delete? I don’t think so! All you have to gain is make yourself a better writer. Makes no sense.


I'm not sure they are.

I agree it makes no sense not to interact.


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What about making it so every script thread is locked until the writer messages Don(or another Mod) and informs them that they wish to interact with the community. Then their script's thread can be unlocked and readers will have a better idea of who actaully wants feedback.

Just spitballing here. Not trying to make life here more tough for Don or the Mods, but I believe this would encourge further participation on the boards.
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Quoted from Zack
What about making it so every script thread is locked until the writer messages Don(or another Mod) and informs them that they wish to interact with the community. Then their script's thread can be unlocked and readers will have a better idea of who actaully wants feedback.

Just spitballing here. Not trying to make life here more tough for Don or the Mods, but I believe this would encourge further participation on the boards.


Seems like a lot of extra work. Plus I like commenting on scripts, whether they respond or not (critiquing a script is more for my own development than that of the authors)

Saying that, I might write out a full critique but only post the first few lines (the rest to be posted if the author replies). Not that my critique is worth a damn but it it helps with engagement then I'm all for it


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It's an odd request. It stiks (sic) of arrogance, and certainly a lack of love for the craft.

I think even the best would be open to views on their work, because it doesn't take an expert to add a view that could be enlightening to the work.


So, you get the consensus a person is arrogant cause they are not requesting feedback on their work?

There are 2 options available when posting a script:

1: Writer interested in feedback on this work
2: For production consideration - No comments required

Now, the latter, unfortunately misrepresents what the scriptwriter might actually want to convey, and that’s:

3: For production consideration – Please, no comments requested at this time, thank you.

Or…

4: Please, this writer is requesting any and all comments are directed via PM at this time, thank you kindly.


But #3 and #4 are not available.

A scriptwriter “requesting” feedback, versus a post stating “no feedback required” are two inherently different things.

Everyone needs feedback on their work in some shape or form, but let’s never assume, and take into consideration that a particular writer may have ulterior motives for posting, that is, outside of another writer’s agenda…

Not trying to be rude or, y’know… just saying.


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So, you get the consensus a person is arrogant cause they are not requesting feedback on their work?




I think Andrew is referring to the fact that the author reported me for posting a negative review of his script. Had the review been positive, he wouldn't have reported me.
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