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I would think it would be useful to quote statements that you want to criticize. This would at least suggest that the statements were made. One poet in particular, in the small town I'm from, simply could not abide any success by the other writers, no matter how small. I remember when a friend of mine got an essay published in a journal of reputation. This was the first time he'd had an essay published with any prominence. The jealous writer just couldn't stand it. According to him, my friend had "sold out." There was barely any point in talking with him about it. ja ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 5:32 PM Subject: Poetry has always had the range and breadth of the visual > It's just not as immediately apparent to the senses. That statement from > a previous posting makes me question, once again, just how conversant > with the traditions of poetry you actually are, Jim. > > Sometimes I feel that these sorts of pronouncements coming from you, and > others, indicates a too hasty throwing out of the baby with the > proverbial bath water before engaging the "poetry" of the computer. > > On to the Sorbonne with you! > > Jess