THE ARIZONA PENGUIN

Saturday, July 30, 2011

To Mr Anonymous

For several months an unidentified person, male or female, has chosen to criticize various parts of my blogs. I do not pretend to be a grade A student of English and this particular person served to have me go back and re-read those blogs on which had commented. He or she has never revealed his identity(note, I will now refer to this party as a "he") but in my going back he was correct in criticizing my work. While his criticisms were generally not of my grammar, my sentence structure or things of that nature, his comments were more sarcastic and the fact that he remained in a shadow was annoying. I'm not sure why he bothers and if he is supposedly giving constructive criticism, it is difficult to see it as such. As I started out saying, in going back to re-read my work, I deserved to be subjected to some sarcasm. Why I never audited myself is hard to explain, although some of it is a result of my lack of computer skill, it is now too late to worry about. I did what I did and now can suffer rightful criticisms.

However to now respond to this person that chooses not to come forward, I would really like to know who you are and as of now you are forgiven for any irritations I may have had of you. I receive comments from a couple of people I have never met but when they speak of one of my blogs, I send an e mail expressing my thanks for their interest in my work. For you who may continue to remain hidden, my blogs are a result of a continuing history of a Father who likes to write about his past or present life. I will still write an occasional blog when I am inspired to do so and this one is a challenge to you to reveal who you are so that I may find another friend who likes to comment on what I have to say. If you choose not to admit who Mr Anonymous is, at least make your comments so I can read them. Your last contribution was in French and as you have pointed out, my English is the problem.

3 comments:

dkb said...

It is outrageous that someone would comment in a negative way and not share their identity. I love your stories. You have helped me gain valuable memories of you and my father. Keep on writing! Love Donna

MARCIE said...

Don't even give it thought Dad. Some of this stuff is computer generated and is nonsense. Or else it's that woman who complained about your whistling! Grumpy people reap their own rewards.

Brenda said...

Oh Jim, tell this coward to go take a freakin' hike. If they can't stand by their comments (which is obvious by the fact that they chose to hide as an "anonymous" poster), you can safely assume they are not worth your time.
We who stop by to read your musings do not do so to correct your grammar, your syntax, or even your spelling. We are here to read about a life well lived. Please ignore those who have nothing better to do...if he had a life he would not be wasting his time finding faults in other people's blogs. he'd be writing one. DUH!
Looking forward to your next post! Brenda in NH =)