I can definitely relate. I dislike the idea that because someone commented on my post, I have to go read their stuff. So I don't. Sometimes it comes across as rude or disingenuous and I'm certainly glad the people who helped me grow here weren't as (perhaps) rude as I am, but it's also more honest. I tend to check out the posts of people who catch my interest and suggest to me they might have something to say that would interest me - conceited? No doubt, but it's helped me evade that quid-pro-quo cynicism trap and led to longevity, so all worth it in my view.
Maybe you find your way to writing again :) You don't gotta interact with anyone you don't wanna, but I'm glad you took the time to interact with me!
(Didn't realize my comment was so jumbled. Darn autocorrect)
Yeah, I'm not advocating for quid pro quo type stuff, but I've always felt that the interactions are the magic of this place. So I feel like if the chain is rewarding me, I offer some substance for that. I don't expect it of others though...except for those who post in my community where that expectation is clearly documented.
Fair enough. It's different, anyway, running a community than it is doing your own individual thing :D I've only posted in Blockchain Poets a handful of times, but I tried to engage a bit. Probably less than I should have, if I'm being fair. At least I tried to offer something good-ish. In my own way. It's a cool community, though, and I've seen some real gems in there down the years, so.:)