Clichéd. Options

[*Azarel*]

After attempting all sixty-one pages of this forum, it's not surprising to say that only a handful of compositions are skillfully written – and all written by the same few writers. It's not surprising, at least not to me, that the average thread in this forum receives only a few replies, at best; it's not surprising that the mindless drivel fools like to call "raps" receive pages of feedback, while a well thought out piece is overlooked and is lucky if it even gets two replies. But then again, said pieces are rare – hard to find among pages of other sorts of nonsense: finding love, complaining about life, losing love, expressing sadness and depression, dying for love – it's all so common. It's not a wonder that this forum is underappreciated – it seems that nearly all of its authors don't understand what true writing is: you children flock to the forum to post up all of your most recent chicken scratch. Is there any meaning behind your words? Any emotion? Any significance at all? And is there anything that sets it apart from everything else? No, of course not. That's why people disregard this forum. Everything's banal; it's all clichéd.

Yeah, it's different from other shit I've written. HM, I wonder why.

[*not_your_average*]

Ahhh...I see. I think this forum would generate more interest if it was visible. I think the idea of promoting it to the community center subforums would increase traffic dramatically.

Sounds like a double-edged sword to me. Yes, the writing forum is great, but wouldn't we see more clichéd writing by more people? Yes, more people would come here, but we would also see more clichéd writing & raps as well.

The thing is, we want quality writing here, and that's why we want people to come. But we also run the risk of seeing more clichéd writing and maybe even more raps.

[illumineering]

Sounds like a double-edged sword to me. Yes, the writing forum is great, but wouldn't we see more clichéd writing by more people? Yes, more people would come here, but we would also see more clichéd writing & raps as well.

The thing is, we want quality writing here, and that's why we want people to come. But we also run the risk of seeing more clichéd writing and maybe even more raps.

Like learning to tie shoes, ride a bicycle and swim, the development of quality writing takes practice. I feel making an effort to write in any style is worthy of recognition.

As a Bob Dylan fan of many years, I've heard the same complaints about his music that are being assigned to rap. Although I am not a fan of rap, it's just as valid as any other form of artisitic expression and communication.

People should be encouraged to contribute to this forum.