I'd like feedback on my Hub: Why You Should Always Be Wary of Wild Animals in th

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   Beachhopperposted 8 years ago

   Hi Hubbers,
   
   I'd like some help with passing the Quality Assessment Process. Will you please give feedback on my Hub Why You Should Always Be Wary of Wild Animals in the Ditch....Unless They're Dead (must be signed in to view).  I'm thinking this story is too personal (doesn't hold enough general knowledge for people) and that's why it didn't rate?  Thanks!

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      greenmindposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Well I liked it. HP needs more stories about brazen beavers. I'm not sure why it wasn't published -- what did the email say?

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         Beachhopperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Lol..thank you!  HP wasn't specific at all.  They just told me the usual stuff that they want in their hubs, with a link to a tutorial and a link to post here and ask other hubbers how I could improve it in order to get it published.  I figured it was just too personal a story for a newbie and I need to write more general knowledge info type articles...not stories about crazy beavers that don't actually contain helpful info.  Although there is a pretty big message in that story anyhow.....I know I got one out of it......hahaha.  Anyhow, this was my third article and my first two were featured, so unless someone can tell me otherwise, I'm going to have to think it was just too personal.  I'll republish it when I make it out of 'boot camp'.
         Thanks for your input!

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            DrMark1961posted 8 years agoin reply to this

            I enjoyed it. It wasn´t too personal at all, but the title is misleading. It is not like anyone is ever going to find it with that title anyway, but if they did they would be looking for a story about why to avoid wild animals, not a tale about a beaver in a ditch.
            Other than that, it rates. (It also makes me happy that I live in South America, far far away from those vicious beavers!)

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               Beachhopperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               South America?  Lucky you!  Well, except for the snakes...lol
               I was thinking the title was too long, but it didn't occur to me people would find it misleading as well.  Thank you for pointing that out.  When I resubmit it, I'll give it a new title.

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                  SakinaNasir53posted 8 years agoin reply to this

                  Hi beachhopper!
                  
                  I loved reading your article and enjoyed it very much. However, I would just like to suggest these points:
                  
                  1. I just feel that the title is too long. You can try shortening it. May be "Always Be Wary Of Wild Animals In The Ditch" or "My Encounter With A Wild Beaver".
                  
                  2. Try including an appropriate video if possible.
                  
                  I hope this helps. Good luck!

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                     Beachhopperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                     Hello SakinaNasir53!  I'm glad you liked my story, and thank you very much for your feedback!  I am definitely going to change that title now, lol.

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                        SakinaNasir53posted 8 years agoin reply to this

                        You're most welcome. LOL!

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                     greenmindposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                     Let's just emphasize *appropriate* video.

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                        Beachhopperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                        Appropriate or not, I didn't get the video anyhow.....ahahaha!

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                           DrMark1961posted 8 years agoin reply to this

                           Mutual of Omaha´s Wild Beavers of Canada: Not appropriate
                           When Animals Attack: Kind of appropriate
                           A Mutual of Omaha video of Wild Beavers of Canada on the Attack (narrated by the ghost of Marlin Perkins): Very appropriate.

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   Beachhopperposted 8 years ago

   You people are awesome!  I changed a few words and shortened the title to 'A Beaver in the Ditch', and that seems to have done the trick, lol  My hub is now published and featured!  So thank you all again for your help with this! 

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      SakinaNasir53posted 8 years agoin reply to this

      You're most welcome! Great news.

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         Beachhopperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Oh!  I  almost forgot.....I also added an "appropriate" video. 

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      greenmindposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      welcome aboard!

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