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So here is a thread to post confessions (under an alias or not) about things that you wouldn't want people to associate you with. At least, that's how I think of it. And please, for the sake of privacy, unless someone specifically gives you permission, please do not attempt to guess anyone. I only have one for now-
In my first few months on the CB, I said I was a few months older than I actually was.
Wow, I've been feeling guilty about that for a while. It feels nice to get that out.
Anyways, even if nobody posts on this thread, I'm still glad I could get that out, if anonymously. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to post this with my name.
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(August 11, 2018 - 8:07 am)
(August 11, 2018 - 8:07 am)
(August 24, 2018 - 11:34 pm)
Weird formatting... I'll try again.
I've got to say I agree. Rogue, I believe ...someone didn't mean their comment as anything but polite and helpful. I can understand how it could have been misinterpreted, and I'm sorry you feel hurt, but I don't think it was ...someone's intent to offend you. I don't think anyone is targeting you. There's a difference between being cruel and expressing concerns or offering constructive criticism. Saying "You can't take anything but total, unconditional praise and cooperation" is both unkind and untruthful, and you would be justified in getting upset if someone addressed that statement to you. However, "You have not always demonstrated complete regard for others' rules, intentions or concerns" is polite, not an insult, and my personal perception of the truth.
You are emotional. Feeling targeted, hurt, depressed, and like you're not good enough are all emotions. Use those, and if you want the characters you create to be even more emotional, you can try giving them something to fight that won't go away quickly or easily even once the solution is found. A lot of different responsibilities to juggle, a frustratingly unkillable enemy, or internal struggles like mental illness.
If you--or anyone else here, for that matter--want to talk about this, NaNo YWP has a messaging option. My username is Lycaella.
(August 25, 2018 - 9:53 am)
Hey, Rogue. I don’t believe we’ve had really any significant amount of interaction before I left, but I just wanted to pop in and say something really quickly anyway.
I agree that “...someone”’s comment could definitely come off as rude, so you’re not wrong to think that. I think it’s possible that they misunderstood what you were meaning, but obviously, I have no way of knowing that for certain.
In any case, I know how you feel. My writing has been kind of emotionless and dry lately, and I wanted you to know you’re not alone in feeling that way. However, from what I have seen of your writing and characters, I think you write well. There are obviously some things to be worked on, but it’s the same for everyone.
Also, [i apologize for the length of this] I understand the want to write things that you believe you are not, but it can also be really helpful to yourself as a writer and as a person in general to delve into the other parts of yourself in your writing.
I apologize if I came off as rude or abrasive in any way, for that was not my intention whatsoever. I’m sorry you feel like you need to leave because of these issues, but I completely understand. I left for similar reasons. I hope that things get better, and that you aren’t driven off of this site, but that’s ultimately your choice, and don’t stick around if it isn’t making you happy or is making you feel bad.
I hope you have a great day/night. :)
-Nighthawk
(August 24, 2018 - 11:20 pm)
Jwyn, your post is a little far back now, but I just want to say: I will not forget you. I will not let you fade into the background of the CB because you think you've been forgotten. Because you are here. Here with us in this wonderful world of authors and artists. And I will not forget you-- haven't forgotten you. Just wanted to let you know that you are important and wanted. :)
And on another note... I was just informed through looking through old posts that I hadn't read that I have people who look up to me. Guys. Do you know what this means? And it wasn't even the CBer(s) I vaguely mentioned in my last post, the one(s) I 'mentored'. They were new people. New CBers that had gotten their name out there and are now a thriving part of our community. People know me-- they respect me-- they admire me. Me. Little old crazy weird author artist me. Why? I want to ask. Why, out of all of you wonderful, brilliant people would you choose me? I don't know. But I want to say-- hey, you. Yeah, you. The person behind the name on a screen, reading this post right now. I want you to know that you are wanted. You are accepted. You are brilliant and wonderful and I am so, so happy to have you by my side. I admire you in return-- each and every one of you! I am so, so lucky to have you all, from the Admins to Zen and everyone in between.
Maybe someday I'll say who I am. Maybe some of you have already guessed. Whatever the case, please, don't forget what I've said. Don't forget how wonderful you-- yes, you-- are. Even if you forget me, forget the CB, forget everything and go on to live a wonderful, happy life-- remember that you are loved and accepted and wanted.
(August 24, 2018 - 8:27 pm)
Aww, thank you for the sweet note. I don’t know if I’ll ever forget anybody on the CB, especially not those who have influenced me. And I know I’m wanted and accepted on here, but I have a hard time believing it unless I see it happening, if you know what I mean. Like if someone tells me we’re friends, but they don’t act like one, or even acknowledge my existence, why should I think they are? I know everyone on here is a great friend, and I’m not trying to be rude. I appreciate you all telling me, but sometimes actions speak louder than words. @Slipping, I don’t know who you are, and I don’t have a very good guess, but if you know my name and I know you, I doubt I’ll forget you. <3
(August 25, 2018 - 9:01 am)
I still look at different threads on here even though I left a while ago and got hurt that no one seemed to remember me even though I didn’t really have any friends on here.
Also, I was almost always on the art thread on pudding’s place but rarely posted because I thought I would get ridiculed because of how amateurish my art was/is compared to most everyone else’s.
[not exactly sure why I’m posting this, but hey, why the heck not.]
(August 24, 2018 - 11:24 pm)
Oh, my art is extremely amature. I post it anyway because sometimes I'd like tips on something, or sometimes a sketch looks funny to me (princess wincess). And sometimes I'm really proud of something, although I know it's still not great, and I want to share it with people. I love seeing everyone else's art on here. Actually, if it weren't for Viola? and Abigail I still would have no clue on how to draw eyes, so if you draw something and want to post it, do! I'd love to see your work. :)
(August 25, 2018 - 6:28 am)
*surprised* I helped you figure out how to draw eyes?
(August 25, 2018 - 9:47 am)
Yeah, I was having a lot of trouble finding a good eye method. My drawings people aren't realistic, but not cartoony, and I couldn't figure out how to put eyes on them without it looking weird. I can draw fairly realistic eyes, and anime type eyes, and a pair of dots, but those definatly wouldn't work; so I spent an hour or so looking at people's drawings online and I drew about fifty heads and ended up with the very simple eyes I use all the time now:
(August 25, 2018 - 8:20 pm)
Huh. Those are... actually better than mine...
(August 28, 2018 - 8:06 am)
Well, thank you, I’ll consider it :) Also, I don’t think your art is all that amateurish. I’ve definitely seen you improve, and I think you’re doing great.
(August 25, 2018 - 12:50 pm)
Really?! Thank you!
(August 25, 2018 - 8:20 pm)
I’m glad that my round, cartoony way of drawing eyes was able to help you out! :P
(August 27, 2018 - 12:37 pm)
NIGHTHAWK!
I wouldn’t consider you a friend exactly, but from the conversations we’ve had I think you could’ve been one. You were kind to me when I was still pretty new, and I remember you. You had to leave, I understand that, but I would’ve loved to get to know you more. I remember you.
(August 25, 2018 - 9:22 am)
Hey, Neko! I remember when you first came on here. I always thought your name was/is cool. Thank you :) You seem like a pretty cool person and I’d love to get to know you a bit too.
(August 25, 2018 - 2:45 pm)