So you think that even group (d) would not be affected by the introduction of such a system. Then we are left with the case that more people are pleased and none displeased by the introduction of an ignore system.
If people want to participate in a survival of the fittest system then they don't have to use the ignore option, but at least they would have the choice.
I personally know some brilliant writers who are just too shy to contribute here because of this aggressive feedback environment. Ideally this would act as the first step to actually preforming live in front of an audience, but if someone is too shy to post a verse on the internet how will they ever start reading aloud in front of others. There are some great talents hiding out there, which is why I persist with this site, but we'll never know if they get kicked in the guts as soon as they poke their heads out.
I think if you want to tear people down you should have the guts to do it at a live reading, which of course group (d) would never do.
(and no I'm not talking about you, I'm generalising so I don't refer to specifics/individuals only groups. You don't have to defend yourself. We're not talking about you or anyone specifically)
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