Quote Originally Posted by ozme52
I used to get beat up (elsewhere) for criticizing grammar and spelling... (because they detract from the reading experience...) so I don't critique anyone anymore.

I just say whether I liked the set up or not.... of course it's easier to read if I don't have to differentiate between

heals/heels

they're/there/their

pail/pale

and other interesting hominyms. LOL
I can't understand why anyone would be upset at a harsh review so long as it was based on the merits of the story and not due to disliking the story's subject. While personal taste does have a lot to do with a critique, it should not, necessarily be the overwhelming factor in the story.

Personally, I dislike snuff, pedophile and incest staories. If I do decide to read one I do not allow those factors to come into play in my review. If it was a well told story I review it that way. Otherwise, Lex Ludite and Mad Lews would get big fat zeros when I read their stories.

Frankly, I post because I want critisism. I want to improve. The only way to do that is to step back and hear what other people say. So, I am with you, Ozme. Feel free to trash any of my stories - hammer on the grammatical errors and context issues. Do what you have to do. I want the reviews.