For the record, it is OK to post a criticism of a poem on the list.
Even a sharp criticism. And Mark is right -- once the poem is
published, it's public & open to responses. The poem is fair game, but
not the poet.
As for the possibility of the poet being on the list, I don't think
there is any way to guard against the possibility. When you publish a
poem, you run the risk that people will say or write bad things about
it. On the other hand, everyone should remember that when you post a
comment on Poetryetc you are _publishing_ it. You own your posts &
they are on the record.
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Joseph Duemer
Poetryetc List Mgr.
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