But strangely, the poetry organizing committee put the approved works on the website for friends and relatives to vote for them. The ranking of poetry is determined by the number of votes cast by netizens. So some people use public relations to buy tickets for fame and gain. Such an elegant and pure cultural activity degenerated into a commercial speculation.
As an ordinary author who enthusiastically participates in the poetry contest, I am deeply disturbed by this phenomenon and feel uncomfortable to participate in this activity full of commercial speculation flavor.
I don't deny that there are people with high appreciation and high professional standards among the voters, but not all relatives and friends who vote have such professional standards. At the same time, we can't rule out those arty cheap tickets, which seriously affect the fairness of poetry awards.
From the author's own point of view, if the author's poems are full of flaws in content, form and language, there are many problems. I believe this is inevitable, and it is really not as good as those who have more votes. It is my own art that is inferior to others, and I am willing to accompany me to the last seat. I will continue to study and write wholeheartedly to improve my level, but if I lose the non-professional vote, I am really unwilling. I don't think there are one or two people who have this idea. Poetry creation is a deadly and serious poetry creator, and probably they will have the same feelings and thoughts as me!
We sincerely support putting our works on the web page for readers, so as to expand the popularity of poetry and increase the enthusiasm of creation. The prosperity of China literature needs a series of such activities, but I think it's best to give priority to the professional awards of poetry awards, otherwise the fairness of the competition can't be guaranteed, and serious members will continue to support this activity.