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Wow, I was doing some maintenance in my Portfolio and noticed one of my items last month "Dance of the Fairies"  got 220 views yet only one very short review, nobody else even bothered to rate it. Good or bad. That is not how things used to be on WdC. Yes, I know getting reviews has always been a challenge. However, folks used to leave a comment or two, even if it wasn't a full review. Over these last few years, I have been thinking that I have improved in our craft. Now I wonder.

I try as much as I can to stay on the sidelines of the political fray, being mindful of my fellow writers' egos and feelings. I have even learned to show a little empathy for those who have not been blessed with the same luck as my household. Yet it seems the harder I work to grow and learn, the farther I slip into oblivion, or is it the abyss? Bowels of Sheol notwithstanding, I'd even welcome the disparaging remarks if it sparked a bit of passion. but I cannot seem to get even a heartfelt... "Joey you suck... go eat worms and die"

So the question begs, is it me, am I so out of touch with my efforts that I can only garner attention if I spark the contempt and ire of the malcontents in our forum? If so, then perhaps I should reevaluate and look for greener pastures... (oh, see how low I am to be lazed into embracing the cliche?)