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Top 10 Reasons Not To Post Poetry Online
Jan 27, 2008 at 09:59AM
And what you can do to resolve these issues.
10. Someone might steal my poetry.
Most blogs have time stamps and with the help of search engines and Copyscape it's very easy to track down and force the removal of content that is stolen and posted online. And if someone is actually dumb enough to put stolen poems in print then the lawsuit will make your pain go away.
9. People might think I'm weird or something.
Trust me, people already think you're weird.
8. People might think I'm a sissy-boy.
If being called a sissy-boy is a problem too big for you to handle then it's apparent you are in-fact a sissy-boy, Sissy-boy.
7. My poems are all about kinky sex.
If you're an attractive female you're on your way to riches and glory. If you're a man they'll call you a pervert and love you even though none of them will admit they love you.
6. Publishers might not publish my poetry if I publish it to a blog or website.
That's a legitimate concern but unlike other blogging applications, with Squarespace powered blogs that is an easy work around.
5. I only write poetry for myself. It's like therapy for me.
Then wait until your therapy is a little farther along before you start posting your poetry online. After all, we wouldn't want to impede your recovery, would we?
4. Bob might make fun of me.
Bob makes fun of everybody-- it's his job. Look, Bob's already making fun of you.
3. My poetry isn't very good.
Neither is mine but I do it anyway. So can you. Look, as long as your poetry is honest and from your heart there will always be someone who will connect with what you write. Are you willing to deny that someone the pleasure of knowing he or she isn't alone in the world? That seems rather selfish to me, does it seem selfish to you?
2. My friends and family think poetry is a waste of time and energy.
This list is a waste of time and energy but you've gotten almost all the way to the end-- why stop just because it's a waste?
And the number 1 reason not to post your poetry online:
Someone might actually read my poetry.
Well duh!
10. Someone might steal my poetry.
Most blogs have time stamps and with the help of search engines and Copyscape it's very easy to track down and force the removal of content that is stolen and posted online. And if someone is actually dumb enough to put stolen poems in print then the lawsuit will make your pain go away.
9. People might think I'm weird or something.
Trust me, people already think you're weird.
8. People might think I'm a sissy-boy.
If being called a sissy-boy is a problem too big for you to handle then it's apparent you are in-fact a sissy-boy, Sissy-boy.
7. My poems are all about kinky sex.
If you're an attractive female you're on your way to riches and glory. If you're a man they'll call you a pervert and love you even though none of them will admit they love you.
6. Publishers might not publish my poetry if I publish it to a blog or website.
That's a legitimate concern but unlike other blogging applications, with Squarespace powered blogs that is an easy work around.
5. I only write poetry for myself. It's like therapy for me.
Then wait until your therapy is a little farther along before you start posting your poetry online. After all, we wouldn't want to impede your recovery, would we?
4. Bob might make fun of me.
Bob makes fun of everybody-- it's his job. Look, Bob's already making fun of you.
3. My poetry isn't very good.
Neither is mine but I do it anyway. So can you. Look, as long as your poetry is honest and from your heart there will always be someone who will connect with what you write. Are you willing to deny that someone the pleasure of knowing he or she isn't alone in the world? That seems rather selfish to me, does it seem selfish to you?
2. My friends and family think poetry is a waste of time and energy.
This list is a waste of time and energy but you've gotten almost all the way to the end-- why stop just because it's a waste?
And the number 1 reason not to post your poetry online:
Someone might actually read my poetry.
Well duh!
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Reader Comments (1)
Fine advice - I'll add a suggestion for the shy: Get yourself a snazzy psuedonym.