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It's a dark and stormy day. I battered a conversation back and forth between another and I over a descrepency. It had to do with mostly artistic endevours and the levels of effect. I reflected upon something my uncle once said, "To become a good writer, keep posting your work until you're no longer flamed."

I pondered the meaning behind this. Would they stop flaming because I had gotten better, or because I perservered and they gave up? Would I be totally ignored? My body tightened as I thought about this. Being outspoken, crass, and blatant, I could handle. Being ignored is one thing I don't enjoy. Naturally, I thought of punching those who would/will flame me, just to add to the fire. They would complain about why I would hit them, and an argument would ensue.

Then I realized that art is like punching someone, just not physically. It's also kissing them, pinching them, or tickling them. Art is a way to affect others (and express yourself) without the need to physically affect the observer. So to everyone who is EVER offended, delighted, arroused, or tickled pink by any of my work, thank you. From true critics to flamers to a** kissers, you all, wether you want to or not, push artists to better themselves (Even if it's only so we can rub our later works in your face.)