I'm Done

[AsylumSeeker]

In response to a comment to Under Watchful Eyes Ch. 7:

Stupid people do stupid things!
05/15/08 By: Anonymous
Really stupid people do really stupid things. Cant figure which is worse, the story plot, or writing the story. Can anyone help?

Congrats! You have successfully pissed me off enough to convince me enough to stop wasting my time writing and refocus my life on my spouse, my own health, and my life. Find another story to whack off to, or not.

I will still continue to edit for those I have been for but will not accept new authors. And if any of them can find new editors, it would be appreciated.

Here's to those who believe trolls do no damage.

 

[meg1]

don't do that!

don't let the trolls win, then you are just punishing the rest of us who enjoy you.

please don't leave

 

[sethp]

Don't leave!

Another post requesting you not to leave.

If it makes you feel better:

1. Read my stories and you'll see that you are a great writer compared to me.
2. Read my comments. I leave all of them up..you've never had comments as nasty and hateful as the ones I get and and I keep writing...
3. fuck em ...don't write for the nasty comments or the avoidance of them.. write for everyone who appreciates your work!


Stay!

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Okay, Maybe Just Need a Break

I think I've just been waiting for an excuse to do this, conveniently provided by none other than Anonymous, how fitting. Writing, for me, has become less of a pleasure and more of a chore lately. The pendulum could possibly swing back in the other direction in the future, but this is where I am at the moment.

My personal life is in a real rut at the current time and I need to make changes, and Lit seems like the obvious first place to start, especially given the fact that my "significant other" hates me using my talent in this manner. I need to rearrange my priorities and steer my life in a new direction.

I use a lot of my time and energy in order to write, edit, and deceive (to enable my writing and editing in this arena). This is not to say I won't want to write, but I want to write when I enjoy doing so, not to please "the masses".

At the very least I need a spring/summer break in order to do other things. Perhaps when the sun recedes and winter embraces me once more, the urge will return.

Some will ask, and rightfully so, "Why not just walk away?"

I do regret starting this thread and can see how people do irrational things in the "heat of the moment", as this so aptly demonstrates. Had I allowed the moment to pass and returned with a different midset this thread would not exist.

Another life-lesson learned... and likely not the last.

 

[meg1]

Well, I know that this place can interfere with your real life, and it shouldn't. So, I understand you taking a break to put your life first.

I'm glad you didn't "just walk away". Even though you are leaving for a while, please remember that there are people here who do appreciate you, and would not like it if you just disappeared with no notice.

 

[DeeZire]

Dude! You're going to make your real life a priority? Are you sure that's wise?

Okay, I suppose it is wise. Good luck to you, my friend.

D

 

[kimbalee]

Dude! You're going to make your real life a priority? Are you sure that's wise?

Okay, I suppose it is wise. Good luck to you, my friend.

D

Really don't want you to go, but I understand completely. Real life should take precedent. We'll be glad to give you a little vacation (although I consider it a huge vacation... spring AND summer? Geez!) and we'll welcome you back with open arms... and maybe a kiss and an ass grope, just for good measure. lol Hurry back AS!

 

[LadyCibelle]

Take all the time you need, sweetie.

I'll still be here, welcoming you back with open arms. My PM box is open if you need to talk,

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Thanks All!

I hate it when people simply "disappear", hence my desire to let others know. It's only polite, I think, although would have done it differently had I planned better.

I'll write when the mood strikes and still hope to finish a few series, but won;t feel pressured to write as I do now. When the readers are kind I feel like I have to write, and then it becomes a chore to me. But being raked over the coals releases me from that, lol. A timely bashing!

On to the summer and all that it holds, hoping I can return re-energized!

Best to all!

 

[Guest]

I hate it when people simply "disappear", hence my desire to let others know. It's only polite, I think, although would have done it differently had I planned better.

I'll write when the mood strikes and still hope to finish a few series, but won;t feel pressured to write as I do now. When the readers are kind I feel like I have to write, and then it becomes a chore to me. But being raked over the coals releases me from that, lol. A timely bashing!

On to the summer and all that it holds, hoping I can return re-energized!

Best to all!

As long as you're leaving on your own terms.

Anonymous comments are worthless and not worth a moment's worry.

But many people have taken breaks from writing and from Lit and have returned renewed.

You have friends here, always will.

 

[WhiteWave48]

Warm arms for you here

*****

 

[curl4ever]

I hate it when people simply "disappear", hence my desire to let others know. It's only polite, I think, although would have done it differently had I planned better.

I'll write when the mood strikes and still hope to finish a few series, but won;t feel pressured to write as I do now. When the readers are kind I feel like I have to write, and then it becomes a chore to me. But being raked over the coals releases me from that, lol. A timely bashing!

On to the summer and all that it holds, hoping I can return re-energized!

Best to all!

Your talent will be missed by many, but I'll join my voice to that of your friends who are happy to hear that you are taking care of yourself first.

To recast an iconic phrase...
"The needs of the one outweigh the lusts of the many."

Bon voyage,
- curl

 

[Choc212]

Why are there idiots like this out in the world?

I don't know how people can get so aggravated without any provocation?

Don't go. They would win. Stay and write and enjoy it. They are the ones who have such little personality that they have to leave catty comments on a website...annonymously!

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

AS - take my advice, based on experience, and go for a while. I had some time out a while ago and when I came back Lit seemed much more interesting than when I left. There were many old names still here, and some interesting new ones, when I came back.

 

[BelleHoney]

Good Luck

Thought I'd just ad my two cents. Good luck mate and thanks for everything. The sun will shine when you get back. Have a fantastic break!! We'll miss you!

BH

 

[Zeb_Carter]

I got that exact comment on one of mine too!

Fuck them/him/her I'm not going to quit. I have taken several breaks though, only because I was ceased by writers block. (My muse decided to take a vacation, without me, bitch)

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I got that exact comment on one of mine too!

Fuck them/him/her I'm not going to quit. I have taken several breaks though, only because I was ceased by writers block. (My muse decided to take a vacation, without me, bitch)

Yup, but my muse has returned, and earlier than I thought. The break was good, however. Lost the key to that pesky steering wheel lock so my life is still headed in the same direction though. But at least I have a better attitude now. Actually I came back a bit ago, but since I saw this thread had new life I thought I'd respond.