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Return of the Unloved
by Sarkems
Dear Emma,
I find you one if the most sincere, knowledgeable and articulate human beings who grace the halls of Fanstory.
I rarely review anymore or even connect to those I developed a great friendship many years ago.
Life has just become very busy but also very fulfilling for me, yet, I do feel a great deal of regret for not nourishing my accrued friendships and not encouraging fantastic writers as you are.
I don't think it is as much a matter of being unloved as Fanstory has just become a social venue for many to gossip, of which I am well aware- a few about me. However, there are many upon many, who are true wordsmiths - like you- and get lost in this maddening crowd- A maddening crowd where reviews are nothing more than attempting to garner fans to scratch ones pride.
The few who are true writers and humbly accept their craft as an ever learning curve, I feel- get tired of the insincere bull which comes down the pipe.
As for contest, I don't know what the winning curve is. Certainly if you've not been considered, the winning curve isn't about talent or perseverance, especially in member created contest and site contest with a voting booth which align themselves along this ever flattened line.
I for one, enjoy who you are and you voice which is always tact and deliver. A very fine attribute in the genre of argument or persuasion. Of course I am talking of the forum. Often and without fail, I read when you post there and each time- I walk away with such a deep respect and admiration for not only your vast knowledge voiced articulate, but the earnest humbleness of your spirit
Only right before your departure of which you were greatly missed, did I become your fan. I admit, I am not one to live my life and use my time reviewing , but I felt I needed to tell you how I feel.
Continue with your voice. It is admirable, it is honest and it is talented.
Much respect always
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your emotions.
Stay safe and never ever lose that spark which is uniquely yours.
Jimi
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Comment Written by jlsavell on 29-Mar-2020
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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
Aah, you are very sweet, Jimi. In my absence, FS has once more become, 'fanvangelism' and reviewing today has been hard, because I've found so few posts that weren't religious doggerel. But Religious doggerel wins, here. I looked on one evangelical writer's profile and it was littered with ribbons. I can't say it was quality stuff, either. I wish you'd write more. Your voice is always welcomed on the forums, too.
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reply by jlsavell on 29-Mar-2020
Please make no mistake. I admire you greatly and was so happy to see your incredible thoughts and voice there. And yes, you are right about all the post. I just can?t review them.
I am even more grieved and unsettled that a poster has declared this pandemic( perhaps evoked by their god ) as a settling of atrocities against the values and moral constraints of their generation.
It is what it is.
Please stay safe. I hope Sarks isn?t too affected, your little island couldn?t take it. As well as the myriads of people on other small islands or impoverished countries.
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reply by jlsavell on 29-Mar-2020
Please make no mistake. I admire you greatly and was so happy to see your incredible thoughts and voice there. And yes, you are right about all the post. I just can?t review them.
I am even more grieved and unsettled that a poster has declared this pandemic( perhaps evoked by their god ) as a settling of atrocities against the values and moral constraints of their generation.
It is what it is.
Please stay safe. I hope Sarks isn?t too affected, your little island couldn?t take it. As well as the myriads of people on other small islands or impoverished countries.
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