Two weeks ago I began reading and answering comments on the back end, after some years abstinence.
I have found that it distracts from my writing.
It is not so much the comments from readers, but the deluge of scams, porn propositions, money hunts, click bait traps and such that target the comment section.
I have limited screen time with my eyes.
Comment checking, deletion, approval and answering cost me almost an hour per week. That is a 1,000 word article that was not written. I was going to write Saturn Sends the Rains, yesterday. But all I did was answer comments, and emails, not writing AT ALL.
Once again, I will selfishly turn away and promise myself never to let my waning ego tempt me into creative dissipation. i may fail, might one day look at a comment. If that happens i will admit it in my writing notes and not eat for 36 hours as punishment. I'm here to to write. Nothing else matters.
If you do comment please keep in mind it is for the readers and direct it their way. There is nothing the matter with you all carrying on your own dialogue in this bad thought space.
Approvals and deletions will be handled by the webmaster.
Thank you.
james
No worries, I jones for your interviews .....whether it is the Mouse, Myth or other...Pod cast or video....