Codes For Poetry

[Rabbit1]

Wow I had no idea that the first post i made about this would even generate this much interest. I completely understand why you want to see more support of the idea so I hope that everyone who wanders in at least takes the time to vote.

I do wish to point out however that 167 views does not mean from 167 different members. It only means views.

I know that 167 views does not mean 167 individuals but I do think it is more that the members who took the time to vote on the issue---Voting is the fairest way of doing this ---or have you visited 167 times ---lol

and yes it may or may not enhance the story page ---only time will tell there was not much intrest at all in the comment and suggestion forum for this --I am the one who suggested to SB that it would be easier to get the voted in the heart of the subject matter ---the poetry forum ---if you can not get it here you are not going to get it

as far as something on the front page about it ---look at it this way ---we have between 3 to 4 million visitors viewing that page everyday ---now go back an see how many even review a story ---you see two or three reviews of a story on average

there are members who have been members of the forums for years --and still visit ----but have zero posts -----

so if you are going to get the votes nessary here is where it will happen and to review a story or vote on a poll you have to be a member of the forum anyway

[poetic_justice]

You have my vote for this, I love poetry far too much to let it slide.

[TheKnothead]

It seems like a rhetorical question to me...
Mark me down as a "Yes"

[Asia]

100 percent - aye.
xxx

[Ozme52]

My suggestion is that you add codes for erotic and non-erotic poetry. The assumption being that anything else is a story, (i.e., prose.) Any other existing codes will suffice if the poet wants to annotate the contents of the poem.

This will work until you get someone writing long stories in poetic formats ala The Bard or Homer.

[Timberwolf]

As far as the poll itself goes:
"No, I don't care for Poetry"

So what. I don't care for snuff. Or rape. Or stories involving 13 year olds. Doesn't mean it doesn't belong in the library.

And on the "library is for strories" thing: Since when is poetry not a form of storytelling?

[Talia]

Ok Timberwolf..I know you are as impassioned about this as I am. But right now, it seems that we're just going round and round. So far, it's only been a week since I posted this poll. We have 3 more...45 definites already.....all we need is 55 more...I'm excited. just think...if we have interest in this with the poll only be here for a week...what will another 3 bring in. Right now, we all are working on getting this off the ground...Let's just work toward that goal.

SB

[Timberwolf]

Agreed on that. And hey I'm not looking to stir any trouble. I have no issue with anyone personally (that I've been made aware of). But at the same time I think the quesiton "Since when is poetry not a form of storytelling?" is a legitimate one that's worth asking, and pointing out for anyone who might be sitting on the fence.

[Talia]

yep..and you are right...poetry is a form of story telling..it's more elegent...

[Rabbit1]

yep..and you are right...poetry is a form of story telling..it's more elegent...

Thats right I agree ---and it puts it in a class by it self ---and that is the issue at hand ---I am not against this ---I am only looking to make sure it is worth my time and effort to do it ---

[Talia]

Really Rabbit...look at the poll..in one week we've gotten 49 votes. That's 60% of the members would like to see poetry. That alone should show there is enough interest. With the traffic to the main page...hell yeah there would be more interest..more so then here at the forums where less traffic comes.

[Rabbit1]

yes love and also some more negitive votes were brought in also ---lets give it a fair run ---it has been this long in not having it on the front page ---a few weeks longer will tell the tale so to speak

[Talia]

yes love and also some more negitive votes were brought in also ---lets give it a fair run ---it has been this long in not having it on the front page ---a few weeks longer will tell the tale so to speak

Grrrrrrr! And more positive votes came in too! Still there are close to 60% who would like to see poetry! But we'll still give this it's run...but I'm telling you after the way the vote is going over half the forum visitors are interested in this. I believe, at least, over 70% would be interested of those that only visit the main page.

SB

[ColinClout(c)]

walks into the 'Aye' lobby

[Timberwolf]

Never mind. I think everyone has gathered that the numbers speak for themselves.

[Rabbit1]

sorry but this is the way things are done---even a minor change in the forums are voted on ---and the votes do make a difference ----we will know when the poll ends ---and the fat lady sings so to speak

[Widget]

arrrggg all you don't care never mattered to me before people!!!!! If it doesn't matter to you then please just vote yes for the people it does matter too!!!

*sends out rounds of NOT A BRIBE LATTE's*

[Rabbit1]

arrrggg all you don't care never mattered to me before people!!!!! If it doesn't matter to you then please just vote yes for the people it does matter too!!!

*sends out rounds of NOT A BRIBE LATTE's*

would it not be nice if this much intrest was also generated in the story contest polls

[Silke]

yep, I agree Rabbit. See my sig?

[SwitchyTom]

Can't get enough of that poetry stuff. Gimme rhyme every time.
Tom

[slaveangel{HM}]

I voted too earlier! x 100 lol... It would be wonderful to have such an area to show all our talented poets, other than in here.


Latte's?? *perks up* SOLD!

[Talia]

Well everyone...I want to thank you all for the fight. I do beleive it was very much worth it. But it's now almost the 1st of October and we don't have the 100 votes Rabbit is insistant on.

I want to thank all of those who went out of their way to help me by putting a link in the signatures for this poll. You all are wonderful and glad you helped me in this cause. Your help just shows how happy I am to call this place my home and all of you my Friends..even if WB put in his signauter "so I can have my way". lol

Thank you all so very much, it was a great fight.

SB

[Rabbit1]

Well everyone...I want to thank you all for the fight. I do beleive it was very much worth it. But it's now almost the 1st of October and we don't have the 100 votes Rabbit is insistant on.

I want to thank all of those who went out of their way to help me by putting a link in the signatures for this poll. You all are wonderful and glad you helped me in this cause. Your help just shows how happy I am to call this place my home and all of you my Friends..even if WB put in his signauter "so I can have my way". lol

Thank you all so very much, it was a great fight.

SB

sorry love ---but I just wanted you to see for your self ----see I know about it already ---this shares equal space on the main board with stories on Blue Stories forum ---and there just is not much intrest in it as there are the stories. but cheer up you do have your own forum for it --which is more that was was here to begin with --Remember this all began with a sticky thread --and you have great friends who tried to help you out ---and we have some good poets here too

Really they would have gotten burried under the massive stories we have anyway ----the way the front page is published ---