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My personal pet peeve with writing is exactly the contrary, I find the fact that people could read what I wrote very distressing. One of the best things that co
by doodles33 4y ago
My personal pet peeve with writing is exactly the contrary, I find the fact that people could read what I wrote very distressing. One of the best things that could happen with what I write is that no one reads it, because then I don't have to appease anyone or handle criticism. I'll admit it's a very cowardly stance to have, but it's very liberating in a sense. Obviously this means I'll start writing schizophrenic stuff eventually and need a reality check, it's okay though: "No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness." - Aristotle.
- djokkataja 4y agoI find myself experiencing a bit of both: I want people to read the things I write -- but not really; I want them to know the ideas I write and to credit me for them -- but only if they're good ideas! If everyone just forgets all the stupid things I ever write and that I ever said or did anything stupid, that'd be great. Similarly, I want to know the criticism so I can incorporate it into my thinking -- but I don't want to be criticized. :)
- kd5bjo 4y agoSome of my writing is to help me think, some is for future me, and some of it is for others. All three are different modes of writing, and I approach them differently. Personal stuff, in particular, gets written on loose paper and shredded immediately afterward— It’s the act of writing that I find actually useful, and knowing that nobody will ever read it is incredibly liberating.