I like the idea of a Commercial vs. Non-Commercial lyric board. Not genres. But whether the lyricist is AIMING for a commercial market--cuts on a record label-- vs. just having fun kicking out a rhyme that day.

I like to know what sort of critique the writer wants and what their goals and objectives are. It *does* affect how I critique a great deal.

If left to my own devices, I'd have a rep for being the board's Simon Cowell. :-) It's too easy for me to draw blood. I don't like hurting feelings, though, and I appreciate others' sincere efforts. So... instead of letting my Simon voice rule... I seek out the positives, and try my best to phrase it gently when I have negatives to point out.

I tend to leave alone the ones who refuse any and all attempts to suggest changes and insist their lyrics are perfect as-is.

Maybe we could have a "showcase" lyric board-- for lyrics we'd like to show off to everyone, but inwardly think are already perfect, don't want a critique for, and aren't willing to change.

So--there's the three new boards for ya'--Showcase Only, Be Brutal This Has to Sell, and Please Be Gentle.

How about that?

Now I'm off to make Christmas cookies. Enjoy your day everyone!

Linda



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