DISQUS

newcritics: Half-Way to a Year: A Quick Editor’s Note

  • Kathleen Maher · 2 years ago
    Am I first? A little thrilling to be the first one commenting on newcritics' half-birthday. Every time I check the blog I find at least two very interesting new posts. The comments can be as good as the posts, and are terrific to read.
    Through the comments, I met met a hard-working and unsung poet, Jerry Prager, and because of it, I was able to meet the indefatigable M.A. Peel. All in all, I feel as if I belong to a great community.
    As for the few posts I've contributed, they were all spontaneous responses to music, a story, a movie, and especially that one that was nothing but a personal reaction to a derogatory remark I kept hearing regarding "bad, very, very bad" writers.
    I love the changing banner. But otherwise, my opinion is: don't change a thing. Let it develop on its own.Look at the great flow it's achieved in six short months.
  • Dan Leo · 2 years ago
    Yep, I've noticed the evolving banner art and I love the current guitar players. Who are those guys? Is that young Bobby Zimmerman and Robbie Robertson?
  • Old Jack · 2 years ago
    You're bookmarked (subcategory, "Art Supplies," don't ask), so that sez alot. If you're not getting the traffic you'd like it's probably 'cause of the overstuffed condition of all things blog, which is one of the problems you get with too much choice.

    On my initial & subsequent entry to your page I get something like the feeling I got when first descending into a walk-down boho joint in the Village: there's something different here.

    Congratulations.
  • Steve Bowbrick · 2 years ago
    Non-contributors will be aware of Tom's writing here and of the fact that the whole thing was his idea but they won't be aware of his behind-the-scenes diligence: tidying up entries, adding photos and links and correcting egregious HTML errors. He's like Tina Brown and the New Yorker's fact checking department all rolled into one!
  • Kevin Wolf · 2 years ago
    I agree with Kathleen. Seems to work for me as is.

    I also agree with Steve that most of the credit goes to Mr Watson. He makes it all possible.
  • Chuck Tryon · 2 years ago
    Yes, many thanks to Tom for inviting me to contribute and for cleaning up my posts.

    I like how things are running, so no suggestions for major changes. If I could get myself to a bigger city, I'd probably write about more contemporary films and bands.
  • Claire Helene · 2 years ago
    Tom, I can't believe it's six months already! Things are going swimmingly!
  • Tom Watson · 2 years ago
    Thanks all - I even got a note from someone's Dad - I won't say who.

    Really, it's all about the conversation. how can we make it better?

    Also, Dan Leo nails the photo - well done, Mr. Leo.