Drace68: Hello, my friend. Thanks much for your thoughtful comments. You make many good points. I think for those writers so seeking such critiques who long to become professional I would have to totally agree with your assessments. Many of us write, however, for a myriad of reasons. Cathartic works. Message works. Works to make someone smile on a dreary day. Works to make someone think a little.

I truly admire writers, like yourself and others here, who truly have talent above the masses and strive to make it even better. Which makes me sad when 'great' ones leave this wonderful site. If there are 50 writers posting here and only 12 are 'top notch' with the accompanying drive/desire to achieve writing perfection, why wouldn't those elite 12 remain here and receive the desired critiques from the other '11'?

To quote comedian, Dennis Miller:

"Everyone gets up the mountain to a certain point ....

 The world would operate better if we all felt at peace with our 'base camp'

 Not everybody plants the flag"

 

Dick: I most sincerely hope that you, and others of such talents at this site, do not leave it void of your marvelous works at this site. Some of us don't have your talents or your desires or the health to achieve your goals. I wish for you only the best. In the writing and the human world, kind soul. you are one of the good ones. PEACE.

TallPockets/brian.