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"If you build it, they will come."   (Field of Dreams)

Just let us know when it's up, and I for one will join.  I am sure there are others.

You can count me in.

And one last thing:  When someone spends their time reading and reviewing, and they leave comments, always acknowledge that you've at least read their reviews, whether you agree with them or not.  I, for one, will read maybe two chapters of someone's work, and if they don't acknowledge with at least a 'thanks for your time,' I don't review them the 3rd time because it makes me think either they didn't want me to review their work, or they didn't like what they read.  Since you're new here and may not know how this works, there's a box below the review labeled 'Save Reply.'  That's how you acknowledge their time and effort.  And that's how you get your reviewers to continue reviewing.  Just wanted to throw that out to you FYI.

Cheers,
MJ

ROFL! "And every knee shall bow..."

Christine, you're one of the ones I was talking about whose writing has improved greatly since your first post!  I love seeing that.

Don't be afraid to jump in and offer your thoughts on anyone's writing, no matter how long we've been here.  That's how we learn.  I've read many genres that I wouldn't ordinarily read, like fantasy and sci-fi.  Those are not genres I would buy off a bookshelf, but all the genres share a common need for correct grammar, punctuation, and flow.  I also am not a reader of poetry in my normal world, but I do read it here.  I don't have what it takes to judge a poetic posting, wouldn't know a haiku from a hoo-doo, but I know if I like it after the first couple of lines.  I can't offer much in the poetic style department except letting the writer know how it affected me. 

The point system does have its rewards for reviewers, but there's nothing like seeing a new writer expand their base and read something they consider out of the realm of what they would normally read.  If the first paragraph catches my attention, I will read the whole thing.  I learn a lot from reading the work of others.  It gives me ideas of how to express myself. 

Keep writing! 

MJ

I opened Paula June's story around lunch time, got interrupted, so I left it open and tended to other things.  I came back that evening, and it was still on my screen, so I read it and left an inline review.  Then, when I hit enter, I got a message that the chapter had been deleted and account closed.  I spent probably 30 minutes or more on that review, only to find out nothing I did mattered.  I wondered the same thing, Randy.  What the heck???

Congratulations, Jack!  Job well done!  Whoot!  Whoot!

MJ

Just finished a review for you.  Hope you find it helpful!  Welcome to the site!

Cheers,
MJ

Thanks, Gray!  Me, too! 

MJ

God help a new member if they accidentally join the Shred Group, not knowing what it is.  Will you put up an explanation of what it means to be a member of that group?

Not sure how your new shred group will fix that problem, Sol.  A writer has to first be willing to post in that group, and I don't think most new writers have developed that thick a skin yet.  So that still leaves the problem of reviewers leaving hurtful remarks in the other groups.  That's the problem that needs to be addressed. 

Like Clark said in an upper comment, she wanted to leave because of it.  And she did for 3 months.  I think it's a missed opportunity for us to grow as a writing community.  Address the ones who are being so hurtful - and you know who they are - and ask them to tone it down a little.  Else a new person won't stick around for long.