Nicotine Prose and the Cons of Inactivity
by Bartleby (Member) - published: January 26, 2004
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First off thanks to Jess and Malthis who's comments on my last blog inspired me to write something about my feelings on my former addiction to cigarettes, a habit I give up only grudgingly, seeing as how I truly enjoyed the habit. It's entitled Front Pocket if you'd like to read it. It's been up for almost two days and has unceremoniously fallen from the front page without even a whimper. Is it so horrid that no one wanted to tell me? I'm hoping people just didn't see it at all.

But I know for a fact that part of the reason why I'm not getting the response and views I'm used to is directly related to my almost 60 day abscense from this community. There are so many people here who have no idea who I am, that I'm staff, and that my work is usually not atrocious.

So with that said, I'm gonna put a lot more effort into my time at Lit, post more, comment more, and browse less.

Just as soon as I get back from vacation.

Damn my horrible timing.

Bart

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Smile if you're stupid,
laugh if you understand.

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The following comments are for "Nicotine Prose and the Cons of Inactivity"
by Bartleby

I'd like some cheese
to go with it. Thanks for noticing.

Thanks for reminding me to laugh at myself Penelope. I needed it.

I'll admit I'm a comment whore. I'll go to great lengths to find out what other people think of my work. And see, it works. lol

Bart

( Posted by: Bartleby [Member] On: January 26, 2004 )

hello
how strange, i thought i was the only one who was a comment whore... Isn't it odd how you pride yourself at being "different" only to find yourself glued in front of the screen anxious for some indication that there are others?

( Posted by: poesandpoetry [Member] On: January 26, 2004 )

on streetwalking
poesandpoetry:

I think that most writers that put their work out for others to read want to know that someone is indeed reading and whether or not said work was well received or not. Creators are in most cases proud of their creations and to look for feedback is not in any way a measure of pettiness.

I go a bit out of my way to attract readers when I feel a good piece hasn't gotten any exposure. Is it shameless self-promoting? Maybe so, but if that's what it takes to get people to take a look then so be it.

With that said I'll shut up.

Bart

( Posted by: Bartleby [Member] On: January 27, 2004 )

yes
I figured, why not join the comment whore club? ;) I too have been waiting for someone to comment on things that I post. Does anyone else find that other writers usually comment on the works of those who comment on theirs? Just curious. At any rate, rock on Bartleby, you shall remain my favorite scrivener.

-SD

( Posted by: strangedaze [Member] On: January 27, 2004 )

Huzzah...
Three cheers for Bart, just because. It certainly has been a while.

Thanks to my lotal avoidance of the poetry section, I haven't commented much on your work,(or, actually, Penelope's either, so this same goes for her), but here's my vote of confidence for you. In my usual random styling...

And, strangedaze, the writing communities I've been to operate very much on that principle. No surprises for me that it is true. But,there are worse ways to get attention, and worse ways to recieve none at all. Which reminds me, I have a special review to return...

-Kitten

( Posted by: Kitten Courna [Member] On: January 27, 2004 )

to the Kitt and caboodle
First off, I'd like to welcome strangedaze to the L.O.C.W.C. That's the Lit.Org Comment Whore Club. Your membership card will be mailed to you shortly, please don't forget to send in your yearly dues. :)

With that said I appreciate everyone stopping by to wax philosophic about comment whoring, and to welcome me back to participating member status.

And Kitten, if you are adverse to poems at the moment, I've got a fairly recent short story called Barfly around here somewhere if you are so inclined.

Yet another shameless plug... Huzzah!!

Bart

( Posted by: Bartleby [Member] On: January 27, 2004 )

Long time no see
Bartleby,
If you get a chance, check out the latest thing I posted. I'd like to hear your opinion.

( Posted by: MKMINION [Member] On: February 10, 2004 )

Shameless Self Promotion
This blog entry made me smile. Hmmmm. Any clubs for closet comment whores?

I'm considering writing up a mirroring blog entry for a haiku I posted which also got pushed down off the page quickly -- "Heaven Opens" got one comment and all it said was "I don't get this."

Oh, dear. Can you pass some of that cheese my way, Bart?

( Posted by: hazelfaern [Member] On: March 30, 2004 )

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