Noticing Newbies

Hey mike.

I also agree with Kiwi }

I usually respond to my reviews with at least a thanks to the reviewer, and sometimes an explanation for something in the story, but generally don't expect another response unless I specifically ask them for clarification on something (if they were a little too vague).

On the other hand, when they respond to my reviews, I often (not always) find reason to say something back. Since I get to most of the stories through the "Read a Newbie" section, it's usually just some words of encouragement if they sound like they are going to have do some editing / proofreading.

I don't know how typical that is, and it's not something I myself expect. :P

"There is wanting the unobtainable, and there is the obtaining of desire, and the greatest of these is the wanting. Especially since the object of desire usually turns out to exist only in some alternate reality, to be mocked by actuality."

-James Blish- "Cities In Flight"