I guess I did (do?) sound like I'm doing a "Broke. Send money." spiel with that, which was not my intent.

Some of it is pure frustration at not even getting commentary. I think jolantru understands that aspect, as do others, I'm certain.

sordak and I won't stop putting up what each of us is writing, but I don't have any clue as to what people think of our stories. We enjoy writing them, but I get the impression that most people who swing by the site consider the stories not quite dreck, but maybe on a par with "See Dick Run. Run Dick, run!"

I know my perceptions are skewed. I would just like to know how badly without being flayed alive.