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[rayheinrich]

Greasing sluts is hard work, but it's the only way to become a smooth operator.

And a fond welcome to the last three peoples.

But the one that came before you three? Still trying to decide.

[ellajam]

Welcome, Ray .

[rayheinrich]

Welcome, Ray .

        you too

[Quixilated]

How to be the most awkward newbie ever:

Step 1.  make sure your very first critique is of a poem with eight stars or more to it's name ... make sure you have no idea what stars mean at the time.  

Step 2. accidentally insult a moderator in said critique.

Step 3. post some angsty nonsense accompanied by buckets of word vomit.

Step 4. actually read the site and realize your time would have been better spent eating icecream than writing poetry, cause all the people here are really smart and actually know what they're doing.

Step 5.  say hello.

Hi, nice to meet you all!  
I'm new.  Yes, I am this awkward in real life.  I apologize in advance for any offences past/present/future.  It is never intentional.  I'll try to do things in the right order from now on, but track record has me skeptical of results. If I accidentally wander somewhere I don't belong just turn me around and point me in the right direction.  
--Thanks, Quix

[Todd]

It hasn't really been that awkward, Quix. Glad to have you here. You'll be fine. Remember to breathe.

[ellajam]

Hi, Quix, we like people that jump in with both feet so no problem there. You won't hear anyone complaining when a newb starts with a thorough, thoughtful critique. It really doesn't matter how experienced the poet or other critics are, we're all here for pretty much the same reason, interaction about something we enjoy.

Eating icecream and writing poetry are both fun, so if that's what you're after you're in the right place.

[Quixilated]

It hasn't really been that awkward, Quix. Glad to have you here. You'll be fine. Remember to breathe.

Thanks Todd! I'll try.

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Hi, Quix, we like people that jump in with both feet so no problem there. You won't hear anyone complaining when a newb starts with a thorough, thoughtful critique. It really doesn't matter how experienced the poet or other critics are, we're all here for pretty much the same reason, interaction about something we enjoy.

Eating icecream and writing poetry are both fun, so if that's what you're after you're in the right place.

Thanks, Ella! I am definitely here for the fun.

[Leanne]

NEVER feel intimidated by people who you think are better than you at something, Ammi -- they had to learn how to do what they do, and they are still learning. As a reader, you are helping them learn and you're invaluable. Instead of being intimidated, be inspired. Things are possible with poetry that you might never have dreamed, and we still don't know if there are boundaries because none of us are prepared to acknowledge them. Sometimes this is awkward and we land pretty badly, but it doesn't kill us. At least, not yet...

Mods are virtually impossible to offend. That doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying Seriously, about the only thing that will offend a truly excellent poet is a copy/paste "wow that's awesome". You are very welcome here.

[Leanne]

P.S. Now that you've earned your member stripes (and you have, trust me), you decide where you do and don't belong here. The site is yours.

[cjchaffin]

NEVER feel intimidated by people who you think are better than you at something, Ammi -- they had to learn how to do what they do, and they are still learning.  As a reader, you are helping them learn and you're invaluable.  Instead of being intimidated, be inspired.  Things are possible with poetry that you might never have dreamed, and we still don't know if there are boundaries because none of us are prepared to acknowledge them.  Sometimes this is awkward and we land pretty badly, but it doesn't kill us.  At least, not yet...

Mods are virtually impossible to offend.  That doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying  Seriously, about the only thing that will offend a truly excellent poet is a copy/paste "wow that's awesome". You are very welcome here.

yeah, what Leanne said. and she should know, she's as offensive as it gets...

and stop staring at my hump. i'm a camel, it's supposed to be there. 

welcome!!

[Quixilated]

NEVER feel intimidated by people who you think are better than you at something, Ammi -- they had to learn how to do what they do, and they are still learning.  As a reader, you are helping them learn and you're invaluable.  Instead of being intimidated, be inspired.  Things are possible with poetry that you might never have dreamed, and we still don't know if there are boundaries because none of us are prepared to acknowledge them.  Sometimes this is awkward and we land pretty badly, but it doesn't kill us.  At least, not yet...

Mods are virtually impossible to offend.  That doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying  Seriously, about the only thing that will offend a truly excellent poet is a copy/paste "wow that's awesome". You are very welcome here.

Thanks Leanne! ☺️

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yeah, what Leanne said. and she should know, she's as offensive as it gets...

and stop staring at my hump. i'm a camel, it's supposed to be there. 

welcome!!

Thanks CJ! And I wasn't staring, I had something in my eye ... ?

[Saintsboy]

I'm new here. I found this website through Google because I was looking for a site that I could help me improve my ability to write poems.

I'll give you all a little information about me now. My name is Colin. I'm 22 years old and I am currently attending college (on my last year) to become a sports management and business administration dual major. I've been writing poems for many years. I'm hoping I've found a good place to share my poems and continue to improve them.

[Quixilated]

I'm new here. I found this website through Google because I was looking for a site that I could help me improve my ability to write poems.

I'll give you all a little information about me now. My name is Colin. I'm 22 years old and I am currently attending college (on my last year) to become a sports management and business administration dual major. I've been writing poems for many years. I'm hoping I've found a good place to share my poems and continue to improve them.

Welcome, Colin!!!

[ellajam]

Hi, Saintsboy, welcome to the pen. If you'd like to read some critique tips you'll find them in the important threads of Novice. Hope you enjoy the site.

[Corlisatra]

Salutations.


Just having a peek about. ;-)

[ellajam]

Salutations.


Just having a peek about. ;-)

Welcome to the Pen, hope you enjoy your peek.

[milo]

Stop peeking at me.

[Leanne]

Salutations.


Just having a peek about. ;-)

and you've brought goon -- welcome!

[cjchaffin]

milo secretly enjoys a game of peek-a-boob, don't be fooled.

welcome, pen newbies!

[Leanne]

Let's put it to the vote: who thinks "pen newbies" should be shortened to "pewbies"?