ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

Everything on QI is true Dave.


I think you have a valid argument David and an important point.

I would add to it. I agree totally that it is a bad practice to make disparaging remarks about other forms of poetry particularly modernist or free verse.

And one of the reasons I say this is because if on this site, people sneer at " free verse " as being inferior to " rhyme and metre " and then display an obvious poor grasp of formal metred verse, I suspect there is a good chance that this disparity does not go unnoticed by detractors of bush poetry.

Also another reason I say it, is I still think it is unwise to display a section that is headed tHE dAAARK sYDE , crumbs, spillage, table droppings left overs from the sumptuous feasting of rhyme-n-metre.
It may have been intended as tongue in cheek, but unfortunately it does not come across like that.

Oh I give up ! this argument or discussion if you want to call it goes on and on AND ON


The objection as I see it is not the free verse or what ever you want to call it but the posting of other forms on a site that is purported to be for bush poetry as per the definition displayed on the site info page.


Everyone is entitled to their opinion and whilst we may not always agree we need to accept their right to do so long as it falls within site guidelines.


Bob

Of course it goes on and on, isn't it great We know we won't agree, we just enjoy discussing. It's healthy to have robust discussion, somebody will get something out of it If you don't stir the waters they just go stagnant.

Not when it the same bloody thing over and over and over again and you are worried about the view visitors have of the site ???


Bob

As my dear old Nana used to say, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything." There are nice ways to say you disagree or don't like something and there are not so nice ways - it boils down to good manners, and respecting the feelings and opinions of others. Nanas are very wise like that.

Neville I don't watch QI in the closet. I usually sit on the couch -it's more comfortable.

I agree with Neville on the "Darkside" crumbs etc The title and description devalues the work anyone puts there. It might not be something everyone wants to read but there should be respect for those who contribute.

Heather

Well I contributed ?


Bob

As my Grandpa said just before he died, "a truck.........."

Neil

at any given time doesn't everything have a light side and a dark side? The side facing the sun light will be bright whilst the other side will be in the shadows and these will change daily in the normal progression of time.

So, should I be watching QI from the darkness of the closet?

OK, now I have to ask. What is QI and is it on before or after the cricket?