islandcarol:
Now this sentence would be perfect torture for those of us who cannot sit through a meeting without commenting. Sitting through 20 serial episodes without commenting would rival death as a preferred fate. I hope I can get an Amen Sister on that " suggestion". Oh I raise my hand as guilty for writing over a 1,000 opinions on the stories including yours Frank.
IC
I've read some good serials in my time at the library. I'm more of a stand alone story-man myself, but I do venture forward on some good serials. I've given my opinions on a few as well. However, I try to keep them civil and not making the author look like some kind of closet monster. There are some stories out there that are pretty hard core, cruel, abusive to children and adults, you name it. However, for every comment that shows readers gathering the torches and pitchforks, there are just as many singing praises to it. It's not fair to be judgmental to someone else's opinion, likes and dislikes.
Not everyone is going to like seeing adults or children spanked in an auditorium filled with people, in front of family or strangers, in front of the class, with a cane or razor strop, which the reader might call an inordinate amount of blows. However, just as many readers do like it. I have no use for RAPE in stories. When I come upon one like that I'm no longer reading or commenting. However, the one time I did comment to that type of story, it was matched with those who were looking for more. I'm not going to cross swords with people and make enemies out of friends. Once again, everyone is entitled to their opinion on what they like and dislike.
B