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Yes, we can do that. And we can even point to this thread. Good idea!

This is why I have always hated the forums. It's why I minimized them on this version of the site.

Dill, don't leave on my account. If you really want a chance, join the Shred Group and disconnect from Premium. It will be like being on an entirely new site. But it's totally up to you as it is for everyone else.

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This is correct.

I think all veteran writers can attest this is not what normally happens on the site. If you tell writers to give up writing or that their work is crap though, you might be told your reviewing style of more suited to the Shred Group. Either that or I will boot you off the site. But you'll be warned before any of that happens.

What edict? Listen, there are some members who despite themselves have trouble communicating with novice writers. I know for a fact quite a few writers have left the site because they've received an overly harsh first review. Note that I didn't say overly critical. Many times it isn't malicious but rather a review style. If a reviewer feels the need to lay it on with everything they have, to pull a literary Simon Cowell, no problem, just do it in the Shred Group or they might receive a warning from me if I receive multiple complaints. If the reviewer persists in that behaviour then they'll either be invited to the Shred Group or you asked to leave the site. Easy.

But if you haven't heard from me, then you're doing fine. You can join the Shred Group or not. I don't really see the big deal.

You can post to multiple groups. If you want members of this group to be able to review your writing, you should make sure you also select this group when you post.. You can always go back and add your content to this group. To do this click the Publish tab from within the work, select the Shred Group and save.

In all the years the site has been in existence I've removed maybe 10 people. I don't like to do it and only do so after multiple warnings and thorough deliberation. I also have to receive complaints from multiple people and make a decision upon investigation. Not all cases call for removal. I realize some members are very helpful but they may also not have the sensitivity to review new members or those who are a bit insecure about their writing.  Should a new writer or one who has just plucked up the courage really have to be welcomed with a caustic, "honest review?" TNBW Premium is about providing constructive feedback in a way that doesn't undermine a writer's confidence. The old site had a code of conduct and it got lost in the transition but I'll be happy to bring it back and post it.

With the old site we could only have one type of behaviour since everyone was lumped together and needed to co-exist. With the current site this isn't a problem. New groups can be created where writers can spread their wings and review as they wish.

For those who want more biting reviews you are free to join the Shred Group. In fact, I encourage you to do so. I'd love to see this as a thriving group that provides those with thicker skins the ability to really sling the feedback. But if you're going to remain in Premium the feedback should be honest but also delivered in a considerate, positive way. For the most part, I think this is  how the Group operates anyway.

BTW - I agree that Ann and Marilyn should have honorary free membership and am going to make that happen.

Coming to a forum near you [drum roll]

A condescending member who takes shots at others without posting his own work. Who criticizes the sensitivity of others without putting themelves out there. Nice. Funny some would even say. But not long for this place I reckon.

That problem has also been resolved. If a reviewer simply isn't able to provide considerate criticism then Premium isn't the right group for them and they are removed from it. Once that's done, they cannot review new members, unless new members elect to join the Shred Group.

Yeah, some reviews have gone over to the dark side. I'm going to fix the problem.

Fair enough. I haven't posted a lot in the forum but I have been busy keeping the site running, working on new things, dealing with bugs, etc. But I do agree it is time for a new contest. We've had a large increase of new users lately so it's a good time. Anyone have any thought or suggestions? I have a few in mind but I'm open to better ideas.

Sol

Thanks, Jack! Please vote for TNBW and all of the great writers on the site who are participating!

Hi Jack, I think it's a bug. We'll take a look.