Blunt:
Some people are sensitive to anyone using certain terms in critiques such as voice and style. Mirror was caught because the poems she wrote were being brought to our attention and comparisons to other authors caught her up. It was not because she used more than one style.
I remember after the feathers flew both here and on another forum, people were getting very sensitive about anyone saying they were not used to that author using that voice. That doesn't mean its an accusation. I know I got a little sensitive right after the whole thing blew up. I think some of us are still stinging from the pain we all suffered because we felt betrayed by Mirror.
I've noticed at least one or two others who have seemed to be sensitive to a critique's notice of a different style for the author.
It isn't just here Jenifer. There is just so much heat on the forum right now, and I've observed other syptoms of the blaming process of grief. It's natural. I've felt it too and have sadly fallen into it myself. If it's only me then take this as my confession. I just felt something should be said that we are all still hurting and the feathers are still ruffled. I know I'm going to try to be more careful of critiquing on topic. I appoligize to anyone I've thrown knives at for their spewing because I threw a few barbs myself.
We need to be able to use the language of writing without fear of accusation. If it bothers me or you, we should reply about how it affects the topic.
Three fingers are pointing my way.
That was probably as clear as mud. I know we can get through this if we quit fueling fires.
Glenda
