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Originally Posted by gigigagago
Just wanted to add a little something:
"Writers must fortify themselves with pride and egotism as best they can. The process is analogous to using sandbags and loose timbers to protect a house against flood. Writers are vulnerable creatures like anyone else. For what do they have in reality? Not sandbags, not timbers. Just a flimsy reputation and a name."
- Brian W. Aldiss
From time to time, people need the extra appreciation to feel inspired. This is much like, a teacher, nurse or social worker. I think it is fair the TS seeks "a couple sacks of sandbags" from time to time, just to know that even when there's a flood (external circumstances), it won't deter him from staying.
Besides, he has clearly stated the points aren't his perogative. We can see how some of the other authors blatantly ask for them after EACH of their posts. Not to pass judgment but comparatively, TS' style sits well with me.
I'm sure thomas88 meant well too - he may be concerned if the TS would end up being one of the "points-seekers". Clearly, he must be an avid reader, for his suggestion was to enhance his viewing pleasure by keeping other "unnecessary" posts at bay.
Both of you guys have tried to make sure this thread stays enjoyable. We should toast to that. 
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Wow... that is so well said by whoever said that
I was not able to put into words how I felt but that simply sounds perfect in my situation! Yes it is boring, even though it is a good venting tool, but it is akin to holding a monologue... talking and talking about your life stories and nobody to give a response, no matter how short it is...
Honestly I wished I was confident enough to just keep blabbing about my life and not give a hoot about what others thought about it, but at the end of the day, that is what separates a good story-teller from a lousy one. Unfortunately I belong to the latter, as can be seen from my lousy presentations at work
I too understand the irritation of having to scroll through several pages just to complete reading a story, but hey, thats part and parcel of reading on a forum isnt it?
cheers gigigagago!