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LOL. This from one who has posted nothing and has reviewed zilch. It appears the only goal for this character is to try to stir a hornet's nest in the forums. It is quite laughable really. BTW, Ms, this is my thread so it won't be deleted like the one where you attacked forum authors for no reason unless deleted by Sol. Should you insist upon spewing more nonsense, it will remain for the amusement of all until that day comes if ever. As stated previously, I will be laughing at you, not with you. Take care. Vern

We should be well acquainted with "kakistocracy" since we're living with it at present. I agree with Jack, we could use a bit more "callipygian" in our life, lol. Good list. Take care. Vern

Don't really care what the subject is, but any number of review points would be pretty worthless to many who will never use what they already have. Take care. Vern

Hi, Tirz, so glad to hear you've finished Plum; now I'm looking forward to finishing it. Take care. Vern

You did use to get I think around 50 points once you joined (paid membership). Haven't checked on what the parameters are now since you can post stories for free. You generally get what you pay for. I don't think the "group" thing really works other than for a small minority, but the subject has come up several times and Sol shows no inclination to change it and it's his show even if captured by aliens for a few months, lol. "Where have all the promos gone, long time passing." Take care. Vern

The aliens brought Sol back. He just appeared in another post. That camera and all the commotion in The Great Pyramid woke him up I think. Take care. Vern

The best I can tell, this is the last post by Sol:
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SolN 2017-11-03 13:48:01
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That's strange. Let me check it out.
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Interestingly enough, it was reported that same day of November 3, 2017 that a giant void was discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza using a new technique called muography. There is of yet no explanation for this void just as there is no forthcoming explanation for Sol's extended absence. Could there be a connection? Is that where Sol is hiding? A robot camera will soon be sent into the void to find out. We know Sol is out there somewhere. Maybe he will send a message should the camera spot him. Take care. Vern

Edited to add link: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/khuf … cs-2017-11

That is absolutely true EXCEPT on a writing site such as this where it becomes more of a reciprocal relationship. However, I'm amenable to any judging system approved by the majority of authors who deem to enter. Take care. Vern

I see you're overwhelmed with the response. Okay, with the absence of Sol for several months to date, I'll make a suggestion: Say after the first of the year how about a contest open to any genre with no restrictions other than must be published new for the contest so there would be no previous reviews. The maximum word count should be self-limiting with diminished readership for those works going overboard in length.

For a prize, I suggest several members volunteer an extensive in-line review of the work and if it is the beginning of a novel, then a further commitment to review the entire novel if completed (or all that is completed within say a month from end of contest.) I hereby will be the first volunteer. Should volunteers be eligible? Makes no difference to me, but it might shorten the list of volunteers. Or being a volunteer might be made a requirement for entering the contest -- I like that even better.

Perhaps if enough writers volunteer for the review prize (or all if made a requirement), the winning author could choose three from among those volunteers whose reviewing style (ascertained by looking at past reviews) best fit their needs. I would also recommend a deadline for entry one month from the start of contest. Perhaps someone knows an impartial judge (or judges) to choose the winning entry. Personally, I would recommend against a site popularity format. But whatever, doesn't really matter to moi. Take care. Vern

Just an idea to ponder or be a catalyst for other ideas. Take care. Vern

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Edited to remove a less than obvious explanation -- now it's a puzzle