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Originally Posted by Janet Kenny
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It's acceptable for a judge to add to the discussion if that's what the judge wants.
It's not OK for a selector to take the place of the judge. I'm sure Cathy didn't realise what it implied when she suggested it.
If there were a separate contest judged by Cathy it would be entirely a different matter. Those would be the terms of admittance.
Janet
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Of course, it's
acceptable for the judge to add to the discussion - that's why people entered their poems, wasn't it? To hear what a well-known or well-respected person thought of their offering.
As for the "selector" taking the place of the judge, isn't the "selector" the very first judge the poem must get past? If he/she doesn't judge it one of the best it ain't gonna go no further.
"Terms of admittance?" Now we have
"terms of admittance?"
The terms are pretty straightforward, Janet, send the "selector" (otherwise recognized as the "first judge") your poem and take your chances. Either the poem gets picked or it doesn't. Either people agree with the selection or they don't. Either the person who entered the poem is happy or he isn't.
What the hell is wrong with posting a few others? I believe Rose did the same thing last year when she posted poems she truly liked but did not feel comfortable sending them on the the "Second Judge" (otherwise known as the "Important One.") We all commented on them and congratulated the authors when it was over.
Some of us even liked those better than the ones ultimately judged by the "Important One."
What on earth is the big deal????
It's a wonder anyone at all ever agrees to screen poems here. It's like cutting a birthday cake for 10 starving 5 year olds.
"I want the bigger peice." "No, I want the bigger piece." "Why does she get to say who gets the bigger piece? " "Because it's her party." "I don't care whose party it is, I want the bigger piece."
It's nice to be invited at all. One should be grateful for the opportunity.
One should say so.
Thanks, Catherine, for doing a thankless job.
I'm outa town for a few weeks -and outa puter-range, as well.
Ya'all have a good time.
Lo
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