The Reason Why

I'm just trying to blog more. And write shorter. And include more facts about my sock drawer in PIC. Because I know that's what the fans want.

On the contrary Evie,
I have no hatred for KC what so ever and have nothing but respect for his work, which is precisely why I posted that comment. I said it before and I'll say it again. KC is easily one of the best writers on this site and I am proud to call myself a fan. In this line of work, sometimes your fans can also be your harshest critics too. I would expect nothing less from my fans if I published a one line tweet and tried to pass it off as a column. I can only speak for myself, because every writer does this for different reasons. Personally, I write for mainly two reasons. The first reason is because there are thoughts and opinions inside me that are simply clawing at my insides to get out. If I don't let them out in some fashion or another (even just in a chat or an email) then there is a part of me inside that simply feels unfulfilled. The second reason is for the readers like you, Evie. Every single reader gives the writer a very special gift, which is a precious moment of their time. Each reader spends a moment inside the writer's thoughts and I personally try my very best to respect that time of yours by providing you with the most that I can. Whether that be a different way of looking at the world, a hilarious story, a crafted retort to a comment, or simply a passionate and ridiculous rant about New Hampshire. I try and honor the time you spend reading my thoughts by making it worth your while, to the best of my abilities. Sometimes I fall vastly short, and sometimes I deliver, but if nothing else, I always try to respect your time with quality effort. I spend a lot of time trying to deliver hilarious quality work to my readers. Photo shopping pictures to get the humor "just" right. Writing mouse over captions that frankly I am not sure people even know are there. Sometimes even photographing things myself if I can't find the right image that goes with what I am trying to convey. I get excited when my funny picture makes it past the edit process, and I groan with agony when a picture I spent hours changing pixel by pixel gets cut. My point is that I do this to get that extra little giggle out of you so that your day is just that much better. I do this to bring more laughter to the world then was there before and that is extremely important to me. I try and answer every comment to show my readers that at the very least I appreciate their opinions enough to care what they say one way or the other. Be it praise or hatred, passion is still passion, good or bad and I appreciate that someone put that much energy into my thoughts, even if they hate them. I happen to know for a fact, just by reading KC's work, that he takes this just as seriously as I do, despite all the comedy and light hearted attitudes flung around here. KC never misses his column deadline and blogs twice a week including carefully taken pictures for added effect. We are talking about a man who put freakin peanut butter on his cheek to get his dogs to lick him the exact moment that he snapped a picture. He takes this seriously, even if it is still comedy and whimsical. DeGraaf is the same way in many respects. He never misses a deadline, mentally records all his conversations for humorous content and despite all the misogynistic bullshit, always delivers quality humorous work that creates a strong reader response. These men care about their writing and care about the quality of their work and I respect that greatly. When they fall vastly short of quality work then I have enough respect for both of them to call them on it. If I didn't care Evie, I simply wouldn't give a shit. My hatred as you call it, is simply a passion for a good writer to deliver quality material. Posting one line sentences to fulfill a blog quota that actually isn't even enforced is a writer getting sloppy and letting his art slip. It also is a double whammy in that it not only disrespects the readers but disrespects the other writers by knocking them off the "New on PIC" list. As whimsical as this site is, there is an enormous amount of time and energy that goes into each writer's work and especially Court's time in making that work even better for the readers. That means something to me, and as much shit as we give each other on this site, I respect the other writers enough to honor their efforts with as much respect as I can muster, granted some more than others. I hope that demonstrates a little more of where I am coming from. I am not just trying to be a jackass to KC and DeGraaf, but rather showing them enough respect to tell them when they start slipping. Writers push other writers to be better and especially on this site where everyone tries and one ups each other. When the competition goes soft, then that makes the rest of the people think they don't have to write as well to measure up. We keep each other sharp, whether we realize it or want to admit it and if that means I have to be a dick in a comment then so be it. KC will be better off for it in the long run and by now, he has a thick enough skin to take it. Plus, I believe that he knows exactly where I am coming from and what I am talking about.
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Would you rather be remembered as the guy who had 400 shit posts and one good one, or the guy with 50 great posts?

KC has done enough on PIC to be known as the guy to wait for, because you know his stuff will be good. Writing a dozen crappy blogs a week (although this hasn't happened yet, but the quality isn't as great as it used to be) won't help that rep. He has earned the right to really work on one great piece per week, rather than sweat on deadlines every day to deliver a Twitter post.

"Mellow the fuck out."
Haha, I guess you're right Nate, because coming from you, that is actually the funniest thing I have read in awhile.
Now I am actually looking forward to your next drunk, one line post more than ever...that is...when you are able to get it up again on your own.

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HAHAHA!!!
I guess someone who is overly sensitive, really does need to "Mellow the fuck out."
Correct me if I am wrong Nate, but didn't you just do the equivalent of whipping it out and comparing penis size there, only in the form of PIC web hits? That's hilarious dude! You are a funny guy indeed, Nate DeGraaf.
Here's the thing Nate, even after seeing that blatantly staring me in the face, I STILL respect you as a writer, as I have said many times before. You're welcome in my comment box anytime Nate.

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Nate gets bitch slapped by Andrei
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I thought the same exact thing when I was explaining the reason why I write.