Sunday, April 1, 2018

Willy Wonka

Years ago I belonged to a writing website. One of the big personalities on the site provided much-desired critiques. He loved the first thing I posted. I glowed. He eviscerated the second, criticizing my writing and me personally. I cried. Eventually I realized he was just a bully, and this was his M.O.
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5 comments:

  1. MaliApril 1, 2018 at 12:09 AM

    Nasty man. I really detest bullies.

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  2. Indigo BuntingApril 1, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Can I forever say "What Mali said"?

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  3. SusanApril 1, 2018 at 9:40 PM

    Is this the same jerk who told me I disliked Sarah Palin because I'm not as good looking as she is?

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    1. SabineApril 2, 2018 at 6:36 AM

      Was it a fine Canadian who said that to you? If so, the answer is a hard yes.

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  4. CedarwaxwingApril 2, 2018 at 9:36 PM

    What an ass.

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