Verse Going Viral: China's New Media Scenes

Appendix: Poetry Survey Question

a p p e n di x : p oe t ry su rv e y qu e s t ions Real name and pen name: Poetry-related identity (poet, critic, researcher, editor, etc.): Year of birth (optional): Place of residence: Other profession(s): Poetry group membership(s): Published poetry collections, if any: 1. How do you understand the notion of “live scenes” of poetry? In what ways do you think this concept differs, if at all, from the “poetry arena”? 2. Have you attended poetry recitation events before? If so, how many do you usually attend a year? 3. What do you think are the benefits and disadvantages of poetry recitation? 4. How do you think your poetry differs when it is recited aloud as opposed to written on the page? 5. What meaning does print publication hold for you? 6. What is your opinion of poetry polemics? How willing are you to join in debates between poets and between poetry groups? 7. What role do you think the media should play in poetry scenes? 8. What are your thoughts on poetry criticism? Do other people’s critiques affect the way you write? 9. Do you see any conflict between “individual writing” and membership in poetry schools or communities? 10. Are you at all worried about the future of New Poetry? ...