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What is the point of writing?

:smile: I said slightly disappointed. Thanks for showing the suggestions. The 2 pennies. Genius. I can see why someone could start to rely on it. Even...

Yes. I would have laid bets on that! :smile:

That's what I thought. Paper Houses rang out with a true, poetic spirit. A sensitive soul. You go to top of the class! Keep your own voice. Never let ...

Yes. It speaks to me of a mechanical enterprise. Cold, shiny robots replacing the warmth and authentic voice of a human. We will exterminate you! But ...

Interesting to read the detailed use of AI. Admirable of you to be so open and honest. It says more than a lengthy, theoretical rant. It is a grey are...

Interesting. To talk of 'polish'. That word has been done to death throughout this activity. Either as a noun, a verb or an adjective. At one point, I...

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Good question. Right now, for me, it's because I became too involved in the story discussions. I have limited energy as it is. It's always a challenge...

Yes. In past events, there was an average of 17 voters, roughly the same amount of authors. This time, it seems that some of the authors aren't nearly...

Yes, I had difficulty with that. And, perhaps, it's too early to come to a clear conclusion. A pleasure to be involved, although I admit to being wear...

Hey there! Don't sweat the stuckiness :smile: I've been wondering about the Favourites and the Guessing Game threads. I get the impression that only a...

Hi and bye! Final, fond words of appreciation to @"Baden" and @"Noble Dust" for hosting the Literary Activity. The authors and stories have been incre...

Congratulations, ND!! :clap: :flower: Wow, you are such an incredibly versatile writer. Hope you feel better soon. Time to rest up and enjoy the New Y...

Thailand! :flower:

Where the hell are ya' ? HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!! :party:

Who, me? Stop larkin' about, mate. :wink: I loved your story, Baden. It was weird and funny and definitely Shakespearean. It is on my favourite list, ...

I agree. I didn't love it enough or give it due credit. Reading more about it, I have a deeper appreciation. Great work with lots of background resear...

Thank you! Sam the Embray witch will sweep away ony nasty business ! :wink: The New Year will bring magic, so it will :sparkle: :hearts: Or I will be ...

:up: The spirit is strong :strong: Happy Hogmanay! :party: Tae yin an' aw. Cheers !

In a way, yes. In another way, no.

Thanks for taking time to give us all excellent and informative feedback. There is much more to think about. Congrats! :clap: :party:

I think 'it' works well. Because it incorporates the sense or spirit of the woman. I love you. I think that is a powerful image. The shifting shape. W...

Just breathe. Let it go :pray:

Thank you, javi. You have impeccable taste :wink: :flower: I enjoyed yours too, for all the reasons given. Imaginative, sensitive and touching. Many C...

Very well done! I appreciate your feedback and how you went about writing this bedtime story. Wow! What a world of imagination to explore. Write more!...

:lol: This. Coming from you. Hilarious. :rofl:

Right now, my top 3. (Reasons are taken from my comments) Homeward: This is the best short story ever written in the annals of TPF history. And I've b...

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@"Baden" @"Noble Dust" Looks like people have given up the Guessing Game. Time to start the Favourites thread?

@"Baden" @"Noble Dust" Looks like we're done speculating about authors. What next? The Favourites thread, yes?!

This is a new perspective for me. Would you care to explain further? This story keeps on giving...

Yes, I agree. Nevertheless, there is a sense of growth. From the cherry stones to a blossoming tree, producing fruit - to a dying tree. Either tempora...

It was more than a 'notion' to you. So, what made you abandon your fixed stance on the story's alleged 'language barrier'? When? I think @"Baden" and ...

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Comparing the simple 3-part structure to this: For me, there is no contest. The original wins every time.

1. Is fine. To sit at. Is fine. The sentence shows movement to a destination or state of being. I drift past your words and sit at the table, head in ...

You misunderstand. About respect. Again, here: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/956678 This thread is about guessing the author.

I think its place in the middle is better than at the end.

No. Your feedback is welcome. It has made me think deeply about the story. You provide a useful service. The disservice I was referring to is about no...

This is not the place. I refer you to my perspective, here: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/956655

I feel a little better about my glitches. The Dao of Now. If I ignore niggly parts, then I am going with the flow. I want to stay in the moment and no...

This is not an example of purple prose. It is not 'overly ornate' nor does it disrupt by drawing attention. There is a creative interconnectivity of n...

Wonderful understanding and explanation, thanks. Mind-Snags. A lovely story and description, here: *** Yes, it is. :hearts: :sparkle:

Revisiting, returning to the issue of language. The examples offered: I find the examples offered do not convince me that the author has any difficult...

You continue to make great points. About names and identity. It has a weird sense of being everywhere and nowhere. A dream world of imagination. I agr...

I skipped over this: :heart: Love is what it is all about. Having it, or not. Give him a hug from me too :up: :sparkle:

It was fine to reference the Twilight Zone. I had to look it up. It's what I do when writers drop clues like that and I don't understand. I gleaned en...

Ah. What has he done to feel guilty about? Not being brave enough to take action: Fear of death. So, now he is experiencing the deaths of others. How ...

Yes. This is a tricky transition to pull off. Any overall advice and guidance most appreciated. But probably best in another thread. Specific literary...