Porthole

Quit or continue... how and why.

Just a whine.

After 16 years it's time to move on. I joined facebook at a time that many writers here abandoned this site. I'm still in touch with them. fb suits their needs but I need to write, yet when I do post something I've written it's ignored. But then in truth, it's mostly ignored here as well.

I need to find a site for serious writers where poems are acknowledged if not commented on. WDC has become a playpen for bored 'writers' who seldom write and just want to socialize. Merit badges aren't given out for writing. They are used like candy thrown at bystanders at a homecoming parade, complete with pony-tailed cheerleaders and marching bands. Merit badges are practically meaningless and CR? Even less so. It's a popularty contest. I came here to write and share. I still do. The party place atmosphere makes me want to leave.

Where? I would love to know where... Structurally WDC has a lot going for it, but the people here tire me out. I've hid many from my personal newsfeed. Blogs still come up on my favorite list but I really don't need to know everytime you fart. Once a week will do. And raffles? I do not participate in them and would prefer if people didn't buy me a raffle ticket. I resent being drawn into party games. I'm not a party person. The silliness drains me.

Reviews? I just a read a new poem that's a 3.5. Do I dare honestly review. It's got 8 reviews and an overall rating of 5.0. Why? How? So much fluff. There used to be good poets here who could review a poem. Most have left or gone silent.

Comments? In November: over 400 just for 30dbc. I cut back in December but I already hear the *crickets* singing in this blog. There is little reciprocity.

Do I bother doing pop up blog prompts for January while 30dbc is on hiatus? What would be my point? Only Sumojo and Robert Waltz have shown interest. Since I'm going nowhere at the moment and 'pop-up' means exactly that without any further obligation I just might. Jayne and Lilli 🧿 ☕ have done so.

Maybe I should just interact less with folks here. Yesterday's photo on FB has received 22 reactions and 9 comments. IG may be a better platform.

Today's trinket from Richard ~ Shenanigans INC.:

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