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   Chip Paper
   

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   Hello all

   Though I'm a big fan, I submit very infrequently and am only just getting to grips with the new - and much improved - Writers' Room.

   What I wanted to ask was this... What is the etiquette when responding to feedback to submissions now that we have 'pop-to-the-top' for subs?

   Previously, if you posted a 'Thank You' for generous feedback, you wouldn't upset the chronological order of submissions by pushing your effort back to the top of Page One (and consequently shoving a more recent sub off it).

   With the new system, I am hair-twistingly torn as to what's the done thing (sad, nail-chewing, obsessive that I am). Any pointers gratefully received .... and duly acknowledged... or should I....

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   SingingHinny
   

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   The general etiquette appears to be that you wait graciously for a small handful of replies, then reply yourself with dignity and restraint. Or you can just bump them up for the craic. I have done so shamelessly and it doesn't appear to be frowned upon. Well, not too badly anyway. Really though, I wouldn't stress about it as it will not detract from the quality of the sub, and whilst it does bump it to the top, the editor is rather more thorough than that It is no more likely to get published, hence I don't think it bothers anyone. Therefore, just reply as and when you see fit.

   Now creating an alter-ego, or several, and voting for yourself many times - there's a touchy subject!

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Chip Paper
   

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   Cheers for that, SingingHinny. Most helpful.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   saltire
   

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   Yes indeed thank you.I know from Facebook that many of us were concerned about this very issue but were reluctant to bring the subject up here on chat.
   The don't 'stress' advice is particularly sage given that this is a place for all things humourous.Just enjoy the subs and each others company.

   edit; You see how I spelt 'humerous' just to make you laugh ? Back to normal now.

   *bollocks*

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Gerontius
   

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   Chip Paper : You could start by opening a window dear
   Anybody who says something nice about your sub clearly knows what they’re on about and those who don’t rate it are twats – it really is that simple.
   Yes – you must always factor the Facebook factor too
   Serious bit - just be honest, realistic and remember this is not real life.
   So if somebody does upset you, they are not really your sworn enemy who you hopes dies in a car crash - no more than if somebody congratulates you they should not be considered as suitable godparents for Tammi and Nigel.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   IABP
   

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   It's ironic that chip paper will be tomorrow's news.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Chip Paper
   

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   *opens window*

   *untwists hair*

   *surreptitiously drops 'Potential Godparents for Tammy and Nigel' list into bin*

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Mr.3374
   

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   Is the facebook factor any better than the X factor?
   Though, it couldn't actually be worse, I suppose....

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   sauce
   

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   Well, I'm on FB and no one's subverted me yet. OMG, does this mean I'm NOT part of The Clique after all? *runs, sobbing, to loo*

   Posted 2 years ago #
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    The All New Jeni B
    

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    Me and you both sauce.
    But don't fret, we can be outcasts together...

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    StoopyDeGunt
    

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    What's this about a facebook site?

    Would that mean that, in effect, you have a web site about a web site?

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    thisisall1word
    

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    Face book - pfft - pah and pish.

    Anyone think of anything riffable on some sort of Anti Social-Network Behaviour Order?

    Anyone want to give me a few hundred quid to help develop my website which randomly displays a picture of an athlete from the commonwealth games? Could be a runner...

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    bonjonelson
    

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    You are allowed to bump your own submissions on your birthday.

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    bonjonelson
    

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    >Anyone want to give me a few hundred quid to help develop my website which randomly >displays a picture of an athlete from the commonwealth games? Could be a runner...

    I think you'll find there are a few hurdles to overcome first.

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    IABP
    

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    I'd like to discus it first. Let's slow down. It's a marathon not a sprint. We need to hammer out a few details. Javelin on board yet? She's a great secretary. You'll be for the high jump if you don't.

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Sinnick
    

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    Bit of a long shot.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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