conjunction - Forum Guide

Forum Guide

Greetings,

If you have yet not figured it out, conjunction is a site that caters to writers, and in particular, poets. This is not based on preference but because most of our members write poetry and not fiction, short stories, or other prose. Don't be discouraged if you write in these forms and not poetry, we'd like to up the percentage.

Our forum is the main location where this exchange among writers happens. The forum is divided into categories. These categories have been created to suit a variety of needs and interests, and to provide an overview, so you can easily find, among the different topics, what you are currently looking for. These categories will be addressed more in detail below.

Censorship, attitudes

We do not censor our writers. If you have a problem with uncomfortable topics or certain language usage, this might not be the most suitable venue for you. In this regard you should also be prepared that some comments made to your posts might not be agreeable to your own view of what is an acceptable way of approaching another’s work. In such an event, we advise you to engage a debate in a civilized manner, alternatively to ignore the comment made and instead focus on other comments more constructive to your cause.

We seek diversity of thought, not conformity. Writers are not a uniform group. Some are equipped with immense knowledge of literary theory; others find inspiration in commonplace things; others still, seek it at the bottom of a wine glass. All are capable of offering a unique view of the world, manifested in language, whether as a poem or reaction, and we believe it would be a mistake to impose rigid rules as to how this meeting of views may be conducted.

A good practice is to reply to the works of others in a way you would like to be replied to yourself. Taking the time to read and comment on others’ posts generally inspire others to take the time with yours. If you find that replies are somehow lacking to your own posts, it might be that you have failed to take this time.

Hogging, Spamming

To “hog” a board, i.e. multiple posts at the same time, or “bumping” up multiple old posts, is a matter less of content and more of context. It can easily be avoided by using common sense. For one thing, few have the patience or sense to take the time to read and comment on multiple posts by one and the same member, so if you post a lot, with little time interval, you will probably not receive as many comments. Also, it might be perceived that you take up an unfair amount of space among new posts. If you feel the urge to go on a spree, perhaps it would be best to contain your posts to one thread.

The same goes for excessive “bumping” of old posts; in particular posts you have yourself submitted. This is a guide, not a rule book, so just try to take into account how your actions might be perceived by other members. It’s understandable that some will make more sporadic visits, and when doing so wish to catch up on posts that might no longer be considered new. This is fine, it’s not all about what’s new, but primarily what evokes a response at any given time.

Spamming on the other hand, we have little tolerance with. To join our forum only with the purpose to self-promote, be it a product or site, is not acceptable, and such messages will be deleted. However feel free to email us your links (please type "link" in the subject line) at poetryjunction@gmail.com for consideration, we’ll be happy to add them to our official link page here. To supply links in your posts or comments that are not self-promotional is different and can be educational to the dialogue. Example, a poem reminds you of Robert Frost’s “After Apple-Picking” and you would like to include the poem in your reply and also provide an online source. That is fine. Providing sources can hold merit in a dialogue as opposed to spamming for self-promoting purposes.