Hi Derek,

Just want to encourage you with something Harriet Shock encouraged us with during her time here on the mentor forum. Realize who your audience is and isn't. If someone posts a critique that you strongly disagree with---I think it's safe to assume they were not your intended audience. Even, when receiving well intentioned constructive critiques, a writer is free to disagree. I think your "lemon" response was brilliant. It's a great way to agree to disagree. Classy post.

Vanessa

<edited> last I heard it's still a free country with freedom of speech. Critiques just like artistic contributions here are fair game for 'review'. smile