Sorry for the long absence there (I know you missed me, wonderfulchild, but just remember you're the only one). But I'm back, and with a grammar lessonIsn't that fun
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I hope it's okay to friend you. Not only are you a SS/HG believer, which would perfectly suffice to friend you but you're a beta reader as well. What's more, you offer constructive advice. I really like that. Fun was had by me during the reading of your post. :-)
I don't think saying "this is bad" without an explanation is necessarily conducive to the author's writing or ego. Actually, saying "this is bad" isn't all that conducive, either. I would personally recommend, "I think you could do better with some polishing."
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And listen, missy, that isn't a case where the passive voice would be allowed. ;P
You know, my mind is divided over the "this is bad" issue... I'd say it's beta to hear this from a beta than from a moderated archive. ;-) But yes, your latter suggestions has a lot more merit, although it's likely to cause you more work because the author is likely to be spurred on to write more, LOL.
I didn't think passive voice should be allowed in that particular case *snerk*. I just wanted to make sure I fully comprehend the passive voice. The post on passive voice was written well enough for even the dimmest dunderhead to comprehend. :-)
OMG, I see I need a beta for posting comments now! *looks horrified*
No, worry not about Ron writing, essays or anything else. I have a funny relationship with Ron. I do like him in canon, I honestly do. But in my stories he tends to end up the prat, LOL. He's so easily baited, though, it's too much fun to write him that way.
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And listen, missy, that isn't a case where the passive voice would be allowed. ;P
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I didn't think passive voice should be allowed in that particular case *snerk*. I just wanted to make sure I fully comprehend the passive voice. The post on passive voice was written well enough for even the dimmest dunderhead to comprehend. :-)
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(Much to Wonderful's chagrine, he's so not my favorite.)
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No, worry not about Ron writing, essays or anything else. I have a funny relationship with Ron. I do like him in canon, I honestly do. But in my stories he tends to end up the prat, LOL. He's so easily baited, though, it's too much fun to write him that way.
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