What's on your mind today?

[Amicale]

I tried to join a writing forum, but the entire place seemed like one giant pissing contest. Constructive analysis and feedback = helpful. Overwrought egos and constant dick-measuring =/= helpful. Granted, there's a fine line, but still. Bah.  

Yes, I've had similar experiences with writing forums, or in-person writing groups. I certainly don't want everyone to be nice about my writing ("Oooh, lovely!/Very cool!" is nice, but not useful or too helpful). On the other hand, the over-inflated egos and superiority complexes are aggravating. It's kinda like, "OK, good for you, so what if you're probably a better writer than I am? Now that I've acknowledged that, how about some analysis and feedback?"

I run into this issue from time to time when I show writing to friends or family. They don't want to critique it, suggest changes, or offer perspectives. They generally pull the "oh, you're a good writer" or "oh, nice" card when I know there are improvements I can make. Oh well. If I ever get this thing published, that's what I'll pay my editor good money for, I suppose.

[Ali]

Don't worry Buddy, no tipsiness here! Even though the woman beside me HUMMED the entire 2 hour flight. 

[Amicale]

Don't worry Buddy, no tipsiness here! Even though the woman beside me HUMMED the entire 2 hour flight. 

Yikes! *hands Ali earbuds attached to music that's at least marginally better than someone else humming*

[Asmodean]

Doom. 

...And gloom. 

Also, Mass Effect 3, which is nice.

[Buddy]

Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages. Like free pizza!. 

[Asmodean]

Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages.

NO! 

Like free pizza!. 

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[Munchkin Goddess]

Also, Mass Effect 3, which is nice.

Ending kind of pissed me off though....

[Asmodean]

Can it be worse than the Fallout slideshows though?

[Ali]

The Pacific Northwest is gorgeous!

[Sweetdeath]

Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages. Like free pizza!. 

I want some~

[Amicale]

Ali, beautiful pictures! I especially love the waterfall!!

[xSilverPhinx]

i've had my homework in front of me for the past hour and I've been spending that time watching Judge Judy vids on YouTube. Anyone have some extra willpower and remedy against procastination they'd like to lend?

[Sweetdeath]

WHEATOOOON!!!

[OldGit]

I wish!

[The Magic Pudding]

Anyone have some extra willpower and remedy against procastination they'd like to lend?

Ye I do but I don't feel like telling you at the moment, I'll tell you later,,,, maybe.