As a new contributor to the Stories, I have been very interested to receive copies of the reviews submitted and I have replied to each one thanking them for the time that they have taken.

However, I find that in my own case when reading a story, I have never taken any notice of the reviews. I suppose that by taking 'pot luck' I have found a number of writers that I like, without pre-judging on other peoples opinions.

If I have found a story enjoyable, then I have tended to write to the author direct or mention it in these Forums.