i haven't really drilled down much into the logistics. it's something i'd like to read and post to, not something i'd like to administrate or judge. it's clear that it'll take somebody with the kind of time and patience that i USED to have. :)
i honestly don't think there's that much of a demarcation problem. i think most people can look at something and go, that is wretched or hey, that's pretty good. i mean, people will expect to see criteria and rules and transparency of process, but if you get the right panel, you just don't need it, honestly.
and above all, perhaps, it will give people the opportunity to figure out if they need a new beta or not, you know? people who honestly want to WRITE, not just to amuse themselves but to get better at the craft, they can have some kind of place to go where people will give them an eyeball and an honest opinion, even if it's short.
i foresee this kind of thing being something that READERS would undertake, not writers. people with editing skills, with the time and inclination to go, okay, this is good, or this needs work.
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i honestly don't think there's that much of a demarcation problem. i think most people can look at something and go, that is wretched or hey, that's pretty good. i mean, people will expect to see criteria and rules and transparency of process, but if you get the right panel, you just don't need it, honestly.
and above all, perhaps, it will give people the opportunity to figure out if they need a new beta or not, you know? people who honestly want to WRITE, not just to amuse themselves but to get better at the craft, they can have some kind of place to go where people will give them an eyeball and an honest opinion, even if it's short.
i foresee this kind of thing being something that READERS would undertake, not writers. people with editing skills, with the time and inclination to go, okay, this is good, or this needs work.