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Writer interested in feedback on this work???? (currently 3222 views) |
eldave1 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:00pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:06pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4500 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
My favorite is this... For production consideration - No comments requiredPosted 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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:09pm |
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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. |
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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:10pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
My favorite is this... For production consideration - No comments requiredPosted 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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:15pm |
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January Project Group
LocationShakespeare's county Posts1770 Posts Per Day 0.88 |
"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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:16pm |
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January Project Group
LocationShakespeare's county Posts1770 Posts Per Day 0.88 |
My favorite is this... For production consideration - No comments requiredPosted 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 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:26pm |
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January Project Group
LocationErlanger, KY Posts4500 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
FYI I just reported this post for being too negative
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eldave1 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:27pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
"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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eldave1 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:28pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
FYI I just reported this post for being too negative
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SAC |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 1:51pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
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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eldave1 |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 2:28pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
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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Zack |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 2:32pm |
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January Project Group
LocationErlanger, KY Posts4500 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
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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Matthew Taylor |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 3:26pm |
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January Project Group
LocationShakespeare's county Posts1770 Posts Per Day 0.88 |
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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Gum |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 3:56pm |
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LocationSome travelling Circus... Posts832 Posts Per Day 0.41 |
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.
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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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Zack |
Posted: November 6th, 2019, 4:32pm |
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January Project Group
LocationErlanger, KY Posts4500 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
So, you get the consensus a person is arrogant cause they are not requesting feedback on their work?
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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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