Fighting Words survey

**BIGPOPPAPUMP** · 10-16-2005, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by dgreisman

Okay, folks, I know that you all are opinionated, and that's why I'm doing this.

I've been writing for the site for about a year now, doing the Fighting Words column for about seven and a half months. At times, I feel like I've stagnated creatively, but then I understand that a writer is generally his worst critic.

With that in mind, I've decided to survey you all. As a courtesy, please keep it respectful, and I shall appreciate any and all opinions that are provided.

1. Do you read the news articles posted on BoxingScene.com? Why or why not? If you do read them, do you read them on the main page or in the Opinion Central section of the forums?

2. Do you read, or have you read the Fighting Words column? Why or why not? If you do read Fighting Words, for how long have you been reading it, and how often do you read it?

3. What other columns and writers do you read regularly, both on BoxingScene.com and on other sites? What about these columns and writers draws you in?

4. If you read Fighting Words, what do you feel are the author's strengths and weaknesses?

Thank you for your time,
David P. Greisman
Tired-as-can-be boxing writer and college student

I think very few read them in the Opinion Central, unless there are comments. I read Fighting Words, one of my favs to read on the site.

**Manny_P** · 10-16-2005, 11:21 PM

I read em all ta time. IMO, you guys are doin a sick job. Though, personally, I'd love to read mo Pacman topics nah mean?

**Exciterx30** · 10-16-2005, 11:22 PM

I got a question. How do you get Boxing Scene to post an article? It would be interesting to know. I once posted an essay about Felix Trinidad, which I thought was worthy. Maybe it's still around somewhere.

**Mr. David** · 10-16-2005, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by BIGPOPPAPUMP

I think very few read them in the Opinion Central, unless there are comments. I read Fighting Words, one of my favs to read on the site.

Thanks. There's no tactful way of putting this, but... who are you? I see that, like Rick, you post articles...

**BLOODSHED** · 10-16-2005, 11:24 PM

Keep pimpin and doin the damn thang on here. Keep this site interestin bro. Keep up ta good work.

Originally posted by dgreisman

Okay, folks, I know that you all are opinionated, and that's why I'm doing this.

I've been writing for the site for about a year now, doing the Fighting Words column for about seven and a half months. At times, I feel like I've stagnated creatively, but then I understand that a writer is generally his worst critic.

With that in mind, I've decided to survey you all. As a courtesy, please keep it respectful, and I shall appreciate any and all opinions that are provided.

1. Do you read the news articles posted on BoxingScene.com? Why or why not? If you do read them, do you read them on the main page or in the Opinion Central section of the forums?

2. Do you read, or have you read the Fighting Words column? Why or why not? If you do read Fighting Words, for how long have you been reading it, and how often do you read it?

3. What other columns and writers do you read regularly, both on BoxingScene.com and on other sites? What about these columns and writers draws you in?

4. If you read Fighting Words, what do you feel are the author's strengths and weaknesses?

Thank you for your time,
David P. Greisman
Tired-as-can-be boxing writer and college student

**Mr. David** · 10-16-2005, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Exciterx22

I got a question. How do you get Boxing Scene to post an article? It would be interesting to know. I once posted an essay about Felix Trinidad, which I thought was worthy. Maybe it's still around somewhere.

There should be a link off of the main page. Generally, when it comes to contributing to sites, owners and editors ask for examples of your writing before giving out assignments or accepting other works. Good luck!

**ChrististheAnswer2** · 10-17-2005, 12:24 AM

Firstly I would like too say that I do read your articles Mr. Greisman and I do generally enjoy them and find them very well written. I especially like your 10 count section of the articles, its a neat way of touching on other subjects in boxing that you can cover in a paragraph. Personally I think your the best writer on the site.

If you feel yourself stagnating I would suggest to try and take on some controversial issues in the sport of boxing. We, as boxing fans can read the same articles over and over again about fights and many writers sound the same. I don't know if your familiar with Pedro Fernandez's articles but he tackles the corruption that is ever-present in boxing every once in awhle in his articles.He has written about the top rank scandal, the ripping off of Yory Boy, and the indictment of Steve Springer. This sport needs to be cleaned up, and while he may be too negative at times he takes on the issues that most writers won't touch which helps to expose the corruption in the sport.

Anyways keep up the good work!!!

**marvdave** · 10-17-2005, 01:54 AM

I look forward to your "Fighting Words" every week.

you might seem bored, but we are not.

**Mr. David** · 10-17-2005, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by marvdave

I look forward to your "Fighting Words" every week.

you might seem bored, but we are not.

I'm not bored by any means. I enjoy writing about boxing so much that, in the midst of my busiest semester ever, I still spend over a dozen hours a week reading boxing news and writing my column.

I'm quite humbled and fortunate to have the opportunity to do this, and quite glad that there are people who look forward to my writing.

Thanks for your kind words.

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