Phil,
No, that is why I said, it would be AFTER he made changes or getting his thoughts, or possibly never. It is private. On times that I have done that, where I might have two or more co-writers, all making notes, getting their own opinions, then going to the studio and implementing what I believe is right. Also, when writing with multiple performers, EACH performer doing a version. I have one song, TRYING MY BEST TO LIVE, that has three distinct versions, one with Allen Shervelle, one with Norm Bradley, and one of my own. In it they do different bridges. I don't do a bridge at all, I do a double chorus.
So there are ways to do multiple versions of songs, get outside opinions and take it all into consideration. At times, I have feedback that I just plain don't agree with. But have been able to do alternative versions so that everyone gets what they need. There are many occassions of songs even becoming big hits and having other parts that didn't get recorded.
There was actually a third verse to "FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES" that was not done by Garth on the recording, but was done live. And of course, the real story behind Joe Cocker's version of "YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL" is that he was too drunk to deliver the second verse or the bridge. So they just had one verse and three choruses, which was actually only one chorus, but was just cut and pasted so it was done three times. Editing can be a pretty interesting thing.
When it comes to someone like Justin, who is relatively new to writing, he needs to get imput and has been around everyone long enough to understand where they come from. So he can take it as he needs it. But since he is in Texas, generally working with Texas artists, he might even keep it like it is. Always the writers perogative.
As far as "private messages" on this site, I think people still can do that. I have gotten them from most of you on here.And sent a few to each of you. All in learning about the site I guess.
MAB