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Reddit doesn't like The Black List because it's a bit pay to play and exclusive, like the industry it serves. Sounds like the author let that transfer to him a

Reddit doesn't like The Black List because it's a bit pay to play and exclusive, like the industry it serves. Sounds like the author let that transfer to him a bit, because it's one of the most powerful channels for a promising screenplay (especially if it makes it to the List itself), and I too found the criticism awfully misguided, particularly with how personal it is. If I put it harshly, I think that bit about the List is a subtle clue about the author holding himself back and burning bridges before he ever gets to them.

6stringmerc 10y ago
Eh, I saw enough anecdata to pick up on the "I've been ripped off" vibe more than just typical online bitching. He made it a personal mission to come into threads and offer "free alternate reviews" but so many people didn't even want to try again. That was very telling to me - not even repeat business when free? Ouch. Part of my business model is to be Independent to a fault. If you go read the Reddit thread and compare it with the essay, they align. I told the guy I didn't need his site because I was aiming for the Nicholl, which, time and again, people were very positive about. He wished me luck, and me back to him with his objectives. I used to be a Counter-Strike 1.1 Spray n Pray jockey. Not when I have to put up cash these days though...each shot has to count a lot...