I've been watching the back-and-forth for a few days, but have hesitated
to get involved.  However, someone who recently left FFML messaged me,
telling me to try to keep the list from deteriorating into just a place
to argue.
I don't think I have that sort of power, but I do have a little to
contribute.

I've only been here a few months, but I've received some very detailed
C & C on my stories, which I do appreciate.  Not all of it was
complimentary, but
it made me think.

When I felt a criticism was valid (especially if someone felt the story
line or someone's
behavior needed clarification), I tried to work it into later chapters.
This doesn't make
the story not mine - it's still mine, but I want my readers to
understand it!

If I didn't agree, I thanked the writer, and moved on.

I think it's time to move on now.

June

What a strange thing
to be alive
beneath cherry blossoms

Issa

karaohki@snet.net
http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/rothko/228