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Old May 27, 2016, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TishaBuv View Post
Why do you wish you could keep it in? Why would writing it as books and articles be better? Doesn't that have to do with finding your audience? Does it have to do with getting paid for your knowledge?
I wish I could keep it in, because I feel embarrassed. With books and articles, I could even remain anonymous, if I like.

And the point is, I don't care if I get paid, or even if I have an audience. I'd just write, because that's what I enjoy doing.

And perhaps the audience part is part of it. Sometimes, in social situations, it's like I'm forcing people to listen (because they're stuck in the classroom, or party or whatnot w/ me) and I don't want to force anyone to do anything.

Writing would be better because I'd be anonymous (so impervious to reactions), I would be free to explore any topic I like, for as long as I like, and I wouldn't be forcing anyone to pay attention to me.
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