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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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ok.. Thanks for reading.. You all know me, don't you? Have one of you ever seen me mad? No? Cos I don't get mad often, unless it is really warranted. Guess what? I'm mad  I'm sick of the lack of responding here in dark. Friends only answering friends work(you know who you are), not responding to other's work. Not encouraging fellow poets etc. This forum is turning into a pack of lazy whingers, get with the programme!!!!!!!!! We must all answer a few poem's daily, not just our friends. We are to post NO more than 2 poems in the dark forum within a 24 hour time span. All of you know these rules and I'm sick of having to remind you all to be fair to each other. Come on. I know some of you adore Dark as much as Michael and I do, but if Dark is generally slack, we could lose it. Then where would we be able to right dark/angry/hurt stuff. Come on guys pull your finger out. If I have to start personally emailing some of you, I will. I don't want to but I will. Let's all work together and make the dark forum sing with poetry and responses. Announcements and comments are for the alley or Announcemtents not here in Dark. Come on guys you are only inadvertantly letting yourselves down. Shape up!!! Isis P.S. I expect this to be answered by everyone!! < !signature--> May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 03-12-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I hear you loud and clear my wise and wonderful moderator  ...I would love to chat with you..but I must go do my replies  thanks ISIS..."you the MOD"!!! janet marie |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Janet Marie  Why don't you install icq? May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Jesse Jaymz Senior Member
since 2000-01-24
Posts 708Youngstown, ohio |
isis i am sorry that i havent been replying latly. i have been a mess. but i will be replying more. i miss the board. i really do. and i have to start writing again too. i just have been so down lately that i havent been doing much of anything. but i will respond more. like i used to do. i think we all needed a little smack from the mod to get us going again. as janet said, you the MOD.  lets keep dark runnin forever. jesse Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel is just a frieght train coming your way... MetallicA |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I'll try to reply to a couple of poems a day Isis. I promise  |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
I absolutely love this place and I think I'm addicted I try to respond to more than a couple of poems a day there are always such good poems here... and not enough time in the day to respond to them all but I'll try and do more ~*Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear*~ |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Isis~ I've been busy this weekend, but I will respond to more. Sorry to have made you mad.(if I did, that is )What is icq? -SEA |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
Walters Rules of posting 1 when adding a poem to the site always reply to at least 2 others 2 any poet with a first post or/and any 0 reply posts get priority 3 anyone replying to your own gets replied to next (in case of numerous replys To anyone who i miss i try to catch up on) 4 any poem that catches my eye (good titles etc) 5 any poets i know i like these rules i find are effective even if i only have time to do the first to. Did you write the Book of Love And do you have faith in God above If the Bible tells you so Do you believe in rock 'n roll Can music save your mortal soul And can you teach me how to dance real slow |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
I think i've been a good boy. My time is limited here since i'm at work, but i try to be a good boy. Don't spank me....ok, spank me. LOL |
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CrEaTuRe Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 260Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia |
Isis plz forgive for not being able to post or replying any post .....i'm so sorry .I have not been online for a about a month or so because my uni assignments are a killer plus i have been having chicken-pox  I hope you'll find it in your heart you forgive me p/s i promise to reply at least 3 a day from now p/s (you don't look very nice went you are mad ) plz show us your millon dollar smile of yours that has been missing |
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demonic~angel Member
since 2000-03-11
Posts 54Kansas |
Isis, I am truely sorry for not being up to speed. I am dealing w/ my dads death and it is hard to respond to some poems that bring tears to my eyes. I will do my best to post replies. Thanks. Carpe Diem... |
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Jannel Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492Muncie, IN, USA |
okay, so we all need a little kick in the seat of the pants to get us going once in a while. i'm back to having a computer that i can use on a daily basis now, so i'll be a bit more active. liking walter's rules... jannel "I'm just saying that we've mistaken one for thousands of words, and for that mistake I've caused you such pain that I damn that word." -10000 Maniacs "Jezebel" |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
it's a shame that reminders such as this pop up every two to three months. i reply to at LEAST five poems whenever i come on. especially if i post. and i usually go for new poets, poems with few responses, and then to poet's that i know. so it usually ends up being more than five. and i will keep on doing that. anyway, thanks for the much needed reminder. i would hate to see this forum get closed. it has become a sort of sanctuary to me, as this is the only place where i put my deepest feelings on display. i rarely show what i post here to anyone i know. most people don't even know that i write poetry. i love too much, and not enough. |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
I agree with everything you are saying Isis. I've only been here a short time, but I love this place. From now on, when I post a new poem, I will make it my policy to respond to 5 others...giving priority to those with 0 responses. I too need a good kick in the pants from time to time. |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Isis, you go girl! You are so right! When something needed to be brought to attention you do it and you get peoples attention! Thank you because I too have been noticing this lack. I know I am not the best at replying to everyone's poetry but I MAKE SURE that whenever I post a piece of my own I reply to at least 3 people's poetry or more. And when I am only here for a short time and can't post anything I like to reply to as many poems as I can because that is what being a part of Dark Passions and Passions in general is. Showing support! Lets not fall apart guys and girls!!! If we all do our part we will all end up feeling good! Thanks again Isis! Joy |
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a-alibaster Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 392 |
I respond to all of these that you post Isis and once again....forgive my lack of posts...but it is not that I am not posting responses , I have not been here to post at all...anything at all. I too like Walters rules. When I do post I always post a response to at lease 3 other poems here. I find that only respectfully, besides, I love every one words here and appriciate all of them. Not just some/friends....I am not one to post on certain ppl's work to begin with, for I do not know any one here....so I post on all ppls. Many thank you for the words Isis.... Until..... There is an alter ego which dwells in every soul... a-alibaster |
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Dark Enchantress Senior Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 1258meet Morgana |
Isis I am so very, very sorry that I haven't been responding. I thought that I'd be back for awhile or atleast have more time to read poems and reply to them. But I really haven't. Usually if I didn't have time when I got home I'd read and reply to them in my computer class but in order to do all of that you have to be done all of your work....which I wasn't. But I promise I'll try to come around more often. It's just that I've got a lot things to be doing and way too much on my mind right now. I'd miss Dark very, very much if we lost it so please don't think that I am just being selfish. I have just been having a difficult time to say the least....but I'll try to come on more often. Lots-a-Love, Angel "They can take away my belongings. They can beat me. They can torchure me and they can kill me. Then they will have my dead body. But they will not have my obedience." -Gandhi ~*Angel of Darkness*~ |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
I know we are all busy and I can appreciate that. I myself have a very very busy four year old!! It's just a little reminder and yes maybe a threat that I will be watching much more!! I had to laugh at Walter's Golden Rules the way you put it made me smile Walter. Jesse I know you are having problems, just when you are here is what I'm referring too. If you are away sick or whatever you cannot post I realise that, though when you are here get to it! Munda, thanks you are a good girl aren't you? StarGazer thanks hon, every bit helps. Sea - Icq is the ultimate chatting enhancement for computers, you can email, message, live chat everything. Big download but well worth it. So many Passions poets are in it. Yes JML you are a good boy, but if you want a spanking it can be arranged!! LOL *wink* Creature of course UNI comes first, but now you are back, things will get better even quicker! Demonic Angel so sorry to hear about your Dad, my bio Dad is quite ill himself. Hard times. Just do what you can hon. Jannel and Danni thanks guys I know you guys are doing ok. Jonas thanks too hon. Joy glad you agree with the kick in the pants here, and glad you saw that it was needed. Thanks hon. And once again thanks to JanetMarie for your help and concerns and beginnings of a friendship. Thanks also A-Alibaster and Dark Enchantress, things pile up I know but we all needed a kick up the bum too. THANKS EVERYONE. P.S. There are still a few more who can respond!!!!! May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
Ok, time to send this back to the top. I have hard time finding original things to say, and I have a fear of repeatiing myself. Seriously, I agree with you here, Isis. It seems like last week that I was reading archives on what to do with people that post too much and do not reply enough. Your rules are right on, and I, too, try to reply to 3 poems as well, every time I log on. However, I post in other forums as well, and sometimes I just neglect DP. So sorry, all. Will try harder to reply more often. Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence. -Enigma |
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ill_tactics Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 149 |
ME LIKE POSTING!!!!!! ME LIKE POSTING!!!!!! HAHAHAHA Much love, One love, PEACE |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Isis, I am new to Passions period, and especially to Dark Passions. Only been posting in DP about a week and Passions for about a month. I am glad that you made this point though. Me and another Passions member had been discussing this very thing last week. And we both agreed that it had been getting pretty "slack" in here. I know that if I noticed that in a week, then something must be going on. I personally respond to as many poems as I can, and I especially respond to new poets and ones with few responses. I also respond to those whose work I have come to know and love. I really love this place, its like a second home to me. I am glad that we all got this wake up call. I would severely miss this place if it was to go away. AMY ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks guys!!!!! Isis is smiling now May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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CrEaTuRe Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 260Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia |
ohhh!! the million dollar smile is there(Isis's smile looks so sweet) that's the best thing i've seen today great smile dear |
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virgil baichoo New Member
since 2000-03-09
Posts 8 |
Sorry about that, but will do better in the future. The lack of time should be no excuse for not answering at least two poems daily. onelove.virgil |
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Red Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 143Ca |
I think I come here almost everynight when it gets quiet at work and just sit and read all of the wonderful poetry but I rarely post and I apologize for that.... I guess I'm just a silent observer.lol But look, I'm posting . If I had a computer at home and didn't have to glance over my shoulder to make sure my supervisor wasn't around when I'm reading poetry, I swear, I would post more... but for now, my few and far between, 'WOW the talent here is endless' posts will have to do!! Au Revoir!! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks everyone, all I ask is you do the best you can do, it then benefits us all May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I read and I can dig it...sometimes I go to favorites if I don't have much time..but not always...I don't believe so anyways..some poets just seem to know my heart and have won my heart. You know like we are going thru the same things or have similar experiences. James |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I have just started to wander into this forum lately, so I shall now follow the rules stated. I do not write much dark poetry myself, but I will read and respond when I am here visiting. |
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Broken Member
since 2000-03-12
Posts 271The woods |
I`m sorry I haven`t been responding as much as I should. I`ll shape up, I promise |
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~Venus~ Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 128 |
So sorry, Isis. Haven't been visiting DP recently. Not as much as I should have...but I must run now...>_< ~goddess of love, passion, and desire~ I'll be here...why? I'll be waiting...for what? 'll be waiting for you so...if you come here, you'll find me... I promise. |
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morteZ Junior Member
since 2000-03-16
Posts 17 |
I'm new but I'll do my best, I can't get on each day, but I'll pop in every 2nd day. I like what I see... |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks everyone ISIS is smiling hugely now May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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devinmaria Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 130Middletown, Ohio |
if all you are asking is the best we can do then the best i can do is replying to a few poems a week tops. with a full time hectic job and a full time hectic 15 month old, im lucky to get to get in here and enjoy myslef reading the poetry i do get to read in here. i love to read but alot of times i dont have time to reply and i rarely ever post anything. im sorry, even though i rarely get to come in here i was like, "she's talkin to me." you made me feel bad but in all honesty im doing the best i can, sorry if its not enough. i certainly do not want to lose this place.aimee Trust I seek and I find in you. Everyday for us something new. Open mind for a different view, and nothing else matters. --Metallica |
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Aiden Kelly Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 148Ft. Wayne, IN USA |
sorry you had to post this in order for all of us to remember to have common courtesy towards one another. i'll work harder to edify you all! PROMISE!!! Love to everyone!  ) |
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dhuron Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476 |
Ok Isis, I might be a newbie here, but I sure won't be slacking. Dhuron |
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Darla New Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 8 |
I am new to this but I promise I will do my best to read all I can each night.. Thank you for sharing this with me and the others. I want to read everyones poetry but I just have not had the time to do it.. But I will and I will respond.. Again Thank you ... Darla |
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Broken Wings Member
since 2000-03-18
Posts 157Miami, FL. |
I'll try my best.  |
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Dark_kisses_Within Senior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 680Kansas |
Well thanx for the kick in the butt. lol I am also new here but totally love it. I have found myself entering here quite often to see the new posts. But I also will respond more to everyone. Thanx Dark_Kisses_within |
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StarryEyed Junior Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 20Florida |
i just registered...but i will post as much as possible! Unspoken love is the loudest of all |
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Sparks Junior Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 11Sandy Lake, Pa |
Isis, Well, I'm pretty new to this forum, and I don't get a chance to get on here much due to my job. But I do like the poems I've had a chance to read. I am in the company of some great 'artists of the written word'. when I have time to be on here, I will do my best to respond to the work of my fellow poets, provided that I can think of something non-repetitive to say, esp. when posting a new poem, which I plan to complete very soon. your point is well taken. Cheers! -Sparks.  |
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Stevia Junior Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 28 |
You are totally right. I too, have been very busy, although I do try to peep in once in a while, and with that peep, I do try to reply to at least a person when I do. I will try even harder. Time has just been so hard to find. I would like to post soon also. Thanks for keeping on top of things.Stevia |
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Carson E. G. Smith New Member
since 2000-03-27
Posts 6Newfoundland, Canada |
I agree with you 100% to what you have said. I am new here and I also have my own poetry club that I made a rule that commenting is the number one issue. We the poets must have feed back to what we write so we can learn from the readers to what they like and dislike. This will make us, the poets, better in what we write and give us a clear understanding to the needs of the reader. Thank you for making this a point and to be honest, what got me to see your message was the number of comments. Your Poet Friend, Carson Edward George Smith |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
yes mam!!!! i should personally make the difference... thankyou for taking a note... love AVANTI you don't have to understand completely..to love completely... remember even the darkest night has a morning to meet...you'll understand someday..Avanti Rao |
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Sandra Cox Junior Member
since 2000-03-24
Posts 48Essex, London,UK |
Well I certainly can't be accused of only replying to my friends as I haven't had time to make any yet! I wouldn't dream of posting my poems and not replying to some others at the same time, that would be sooo rude! Best Wishes Sandra |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks everyone, old and new members, there have been so many responses now I can't answer them all!! But Aimmee please now I am not picking at anyone personally. I know how rough it is with a little one, Dylan had severe reflux when young.. I understand. I'm just asking the lazies to be more thoughtful etc. We all need the reminder occasionally. This is the third time (I THINK) that I have posted an announcement such as this. I appreciate every member here and appreciate all that each of you can do. Thanks There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
Well kid I'd respond more but I don't think there is enough hr's in the day. hahaha I guess some might take offense to this but please understand that at times the forums have slumps, and some take advantage in it's good nature. I don't think you mean for us to reply to all or every one, (like I have tried) hahaha. but to just be fare all that's all from me. haha HHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLL Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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LeeAnne Dk Junior Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 32 |
I hear you loud and clear...crystal. |
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LeeAnne Dk Junior Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 32 |
I hear you loud and clear...crystal. |
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a-alibaster Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 392 |
Well, I suppose I am guilty of not responding every day. I do own a company and have things to tend to here at home as well. I apologize if I am not up to standards with responses. I do try though, and when I respond it is not to just "friends", considering I do not know any here...I repond to all in general! Thanks for the yell...and sorry to have disturb any if I have. There is an alter ego which dwells in every soul... a-alibaster |
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
been trying my hardest |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Right On!!!,....I so agree and will try my bestest hehe. *Peace. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Guess it's my turn to respond isn't it? Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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Jeffyf Junior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 49Muncie, IN |
I personally try to reply to at least two or three other poems for every one that I post. I don't post many, so I don't get around much. I totally agree, though. People need to feel reasured that thier poetry is read. Jeffy |
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kynder Senior Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 537Tallahassee, Florida |
hey isis!!!!! hear hear is all i can say!! but i have a question for you. i find that there are those rare times i write a happier poem, do you mind if i post those here to? i feel it is a family here, and want to you all to see what the support and encouragement has done for me. just a question!! anyway, another personal rule of mine, i always respond to first time posters. i feel they are taking a big step, and need that encouragement and acceptance from the very beginning. i love you girl!! thank you thank you thank you for helping us keep this place. kynder The years teach much which the days never know. Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Wow 53 posts!! That is a world record for me pity it is not a poem Kynder of course you can post the odd happy one we all do at times, we can't live in darkness all the time can we? Thanks everyone for all your contributions both posting and responding, YOU have all helped mark dark what it is, what we know and love, and now we are 35 posts into dark forum #2. Great, are efforts are rewarded Love you all, Isis I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Click Member
since 2000-06-11
Posts 202USA |
I'm new here and I want to say I respect any one brave enough to say what they think and feel. For years I wrote how I felt in a note book with a pad lock on the binder(a real big Master lock) And there are only 2 people I have let read of it. My wife read it about 8 years ago and said she liked 'em even if they tended to be on the dark side. But, today I wrote one for all to see!! I haven't written for a long time (haven't been sad enough I guess) and now I need to let some things go....so please bear with us amatures as we stumble through this world together. |
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taramw Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 738 |
Hiya! Well, I must confess sometimes I read a poem and it moves me so much that I can't find the words to respond And ehem  , I hardly ever read any rules , so I am guilty of posting more than two within 24 hours. Sorry! I will certainly try to rectify my naughty ways - and respond to other poets more often. I promise! I love it here! |
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Portia Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 157 |
I post a reply when something moves me. I would rather people respond to my poems only when they enjoy it-- not because they feel obligated. Sometimes I write a poem, and might not reply to any on that day. It's simply because I either didn't read anything or because I just plain won't give the literary equivalent of, "Uh... yeah, honey, that dress looks.... really nice." If someone else thinks the "dress" looks fine, then fine. My opinion doesn't make or break another poet's piece. But I certainly hope no one else sacrifices their real opinion of *my* work for the sake of meeting some post-a-day criterion. I have never posted more than two poems a day, even when I was writing a short epic (and could easily have posted it all in one screen). We have all seen the rules bent, broken, ignored. Anywhere you get more than one person in a place on the internet, you are bound to see this happen. The best we can do is have tolerance and avoid personal conflict. (Which, unfortunately, I have also seen.) Ego is an ugly thing, I will admit that from personal experience. |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Errrm ... I can't say I noticed this one until today. But I don't think it applies to me anyway, since I love replying to other peole's stuff. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! Lotharingia "For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?" Tom Holland |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Hey Portia - don't sweat the little stuff. Being here at Passions is supposed to be fun, and my understanding of the rules is that they are more guidelines of common courtesy (disclosure statement: I am not speaking for the moderators nor the owner of this site - merely from my experience here as a longlived member) than strict rules of compliance. The idea is that you show others the courtesy of actually reading and sharing in thier work and discussions as well as express yourself in your work - for others to enjoy. I find it unlikely that you will be evicted for not responding to two posts daily, or posting three poems in a given day - if that does happen, let me know and we'll rage against the machine together. enough from me on this subject for now... you may want to keep an eye out for further comment in THE ALLEY (which is the appropriate forum for this discussion.) Out< !signature--> P.S. I used the colon p for Passions and it works wonderfully! Saved me, I don't know, 80-90 keystrokes..... Thanks Ron Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway [This message has been edited by JP (edited 06-14-2000).] |
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gothicmoth Member
since 2000-06-05
Posts 89 |
Hmmmmm way out of left field. I didn't see Portia's post as her needing to calm down. I saw her as saying that the guidlines have become rules. "We must all answer a few poem's daily, not just our friends. We are to post NO more than 2 poems in the dark forum within a 24 hour time span. All of you know these rules and I'm sick of having to remind you all to be fair to each other." Is this a group of friends discussing poetry or a support group? I'm getting confused. |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Gothicmoth, To an extent I really think it is a bit of both. A lot of the poems here are very personal ones in which the authors express their emotions, anxieties, or talk about things that are troubling them, and by commenting on them you will inevitably be making some kind of statement about that person. By nature, I tend to presume that poems are fictional (since most of mine are), but after you've been here a while you realise that that isn't really that often the case. < !signature--> Lotharingia "For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?" Tom Holland [This message has been edited by lotharingia (edited 06-14-2000).] |
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Portia Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 157 |
JP-- I never said I wasn't enjoying myself! if I weren't, I would leave. No point in mentioning any of this if I don't want to be here! But gothicmoth is right, the rules are *rules* as stated by Isis. That's fine. The fact that rules get broken is fine too. I understand that. As long as it gets caught in time to keep it from getting out of hand. I wasn't really concerned about being "evicted." I am pretty sure some people here have more than one identity anyway. This seems to be a pretty laid back forum-- that's why I was surprised by this post in the first place. As for being the appropriate forum for this discussion-- since it was broached by Isis and carried on to a whopping 62 posts (including this one) I would say, since it pertains directly to this forum, that this is quite appropriate. Just clarifying. I don't want anyone thinking I don't like it here, and I wasn't really upset, I just didn't see the point in saying I would "change my ways" or "do better" when what I do here is what I would do anywhere . As for discussing feelings as a catharsis, that, too, I can understand. But since I haven't had time to really get to know everyone, it would be presumptuous of me to assume that Poem X is about Poet Y's personal problem with Subject Z. In every literary course I have ever taken through the undergraduate level, we were taught that the poem is not the poet. Of course we all know that's not hard and fast-- anyone who says their life doesn't influence their work is either fibbing or is totally unaware of their own issues . But I hate to assume... That's all... I'm done [This message has been edited by Portia (edited 06-14-2000).] |
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sweetthing61401 New Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 8 |
I have not been here for a few days now. But I will start posting replies though. I think that the other poets need that to know that people are actually reading what they post. And it is always good for the poet when they know what others think of their work. |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
hey i've been good since i got a spanking last time... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You're absolute right, Isis, and I'm as guilty of it as anyone, I found myself automatically going to Open, frankly because I felt some of My own poems of late, were not "dark" enough, but I should have been responding to those in pain, because believe me, it's still there, and we all have pain. This forum has been good to me, I began here, at the dark passions, wanting to express myself and found welcoming arms, who did not flatter, but uplifted, and encouraged. we all needed this, and I expect and hope to see thousands of posts to this thread. thank you Kathleen "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace." Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Why is every so easy to anger or quick to take offense? I've been a member of Passions since its inception and have seen my share of turmoil (okay, I have stirred the pot a few times as well  ), but some of this is ridiculous. I will leave the *rules* discussion to Isis from now on, this forum belongs to her now.One other thing, just so everyone understands the reality of Dark Passions, or any other forum here at PiP - not everyone here writes poetry that is a reflection of their state of mind, or how they feel, or what they are going through, or any of that. Poetry is not always a reflection of one's soul or a form of therapy. Yes, often it is... but to assume that someone writes a poem about loneliness just because they're lonely is limiting them and oneself. Personally I find THAT rather offensive. P.S. Isis/Michael, move this response to The Alley, or delete it if you feel it is out of place here... Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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gothicmoth Member
since 2000-06-05
Posts 89 |
Oh if only you had said this earlier, JP. "Poetry is not always a reflection of one's soul or a form of therapy. Yes, often it is... but to assume that someone writes a poem about loneliness just because they're lonely is limiting them and oneself." Thank you. I agree. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Well quite frankly I find myself disturbed by the last dozen or so posts, I'm actually shaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am NOT saying anyone is bad, naughty, wrong and NOT picking on ANYONE personally. Also JP this is not my forum or Michael's it is Ron's I merely moderate it. Rules/guidelines the line is fine, doesn't matter what we call them, they are what is expected of one and all.. We try to abide by them to make our forum and all forums run as smoothly as possible. SOme poetry is a reflection of how one is feeling sometimes it is merely made it up. It is not up to us to judge anyone's work, just leave a friendly word or two to say we appreciate the poem, the thought, the idea, the feelings etc. This post originated months ago if you care to check so I am not saying the forum is bad NOW it was however questionable then when I originally posted this. No one will EVER be evicted from passions for not responding enough EVER!!! You have to be really mean, callous, horrible and rude for that to happen and I mean awful!!!!!! Thankfully such conflicts rarely happen. JP I must add if you have a problem with my comments I would prefer an email privately this is not the place .... Also I think here is the correct place to post a notice to the dark forum members concerning our forum. If it was a general thing I would certainly post it in the alley or whatever. If this post is going to continue being a problem I will delete it. Thanks one and all. Isis 16.06.00 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Well quite frankly I find myself disturbed by the last dozen or so posts, I'm actually shaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am NOT saying anyone is bad, naughty, wrong and NOT picking on ANYONE personally. Also JP this is not my forum or Michael's it is Ron's I merely moderate it. Rules/guidelines the line is fine, doesn't matter what we call them, they are what is expected of one and all.. We try to abide by them to make our forum and all forums run as smoothly as possible. SOme poetry is a reflection of how one is feeling sometimes it is merely made it up. It is not up to us to judge anyone's work, just leave a friendly word or two to say we appreciate the poem, the thought, the idea, the feelings etc. This post originated months ago if you care to check so I am not saying the forum is bad NOW it was however questionable then when I originally posted this. No one will EVER be evicted from passions for not responding enough EVER!!! You have to be really mean, callous, horrible and rude for that to happen and I mean awful!!!!!! Thankfully such conflicts rarely happen. JP I must add if you have a problem with my comments I would prefer an email privately this is not the place .... Also I think here is the correct place to post a notice to the dark forum members concerning our forum. If it was a general thing I would certainly post it in the alley or whatever. If this post is going to continue being a problem I will delete it. Thanks one and all. Isis 16.06.00 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Well this isn't a game or a discussion, it's gone too far, I'm locking the thread... I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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