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I've just noticed an increase in the 1 line crits. Maybe its the increase of new members, but there are ALOT of them. Maybe make the critique guide more obvious, and make them read it ((put a message at the end of the post, and edit it daily to make sure its not the same)) or something along those lines. Place it in the middle of the guide or something, because
"I really loved it, I felt like I was there. Nice work, do more" is not a critique.
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Okay, I'll admit to doing that. I'm just horrible at critiques though. I'm getting better, I haven't left a one line crit. in forever.
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Why can't people say crit ticket by PM or messaging, isn't that what we have that for? The problem is that people like me quote, and I don't know if that counts as characters or not. If it doesn't then I guess that is problem solved.
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I'll look into the issue. The critique guidelines can definitely be edited to mention one-line critiques. And perhaps draw more attention to them.
We've been getting a lot of new members lately. That probably has something to do with it.
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I've noticed it too.
A huge surge of them. I've already spoke to a few members about this but everytime I do so, they get upset and leave forever. I remember when I first started critting I would do one liners and a member on TW attacked me and said, "Do it right or get the fuck out". After that I started getting better. The members here that are just joining never stick around...rest assured I will contact each one myself and have a word.
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Shaun and I are working on a new critique guide that will address short critiques. I also intend to draw attention to its button with large red letters.
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Okay, the critique guide has been revised, mentions very short critiques, and still tries to remain as simple as possible.
![]() One other fix. I've disabled the Quick Reply for the Literature forums. I think a big contributor to one-line critiques is that a lot of the new members simply scrolled down and used it, without ever going to the reply page with the critique information. I will try to find some way for the Quick Reply to appear to more experienced members, but for now, this should help stem the tide. Lastly, if you (moderator or not) see any new members giving lots of short critiques and have an uncontrollable urge to say something to them, please do it politely. Regardless of newness or inexperience, rudeness won't be tolerated.
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See, I've been seeing it, but knowing I would chew them out I kept my mouth shut. =] *is proud of self*
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