Comments on Inner Sanctum of the Ninveah: Cool Kids

I think the truth is that no matter how resilient ...

2012-01-17T20:05:35.976-05:00

I think the truth is that no matter how resilient a person is, if they work hard on something negative comments or lack of acknowledgement from those who enjoy the benefits of their labour can be tough to take.

As much it is easy to tritely proclaim that "the act is its own reward" or that people shouldn't pursue praise or favour, there's nothing wrong with expecting a thank you.

I can understand why some thinner-skinned folk might feel less inclined to put the effort in if they perceive they are not being appreciated, especially if they see that others are. Ultimately it comes down to communication.

I agree with everything you say here Kirith. Your ...

2012-01-17T17:23:08.525-05:00

I agree with everything you say here Kirith. Your approach is very pragmatic, that goes a long way I think, to generally getting the most out of our creative endeavours and better still being inspired and interacting with others who like to do similar.

"it is not acceptable for anyone who has made it to the big leagues to look down upon others toiling in degrees of relative obscurity and disparage their efforts just because they don't happen to have the visibility and official support that others have" - from my perspective I don't know of anyone who has done that?

Amen and hell yeah to that :-)

2012-01-17T17:14:57.949-05:00

Amen and hell yeah to that :-)

The most attention I've ever gotten from CCP i...

2012-01-17T16:13:12.605-05:00

The most attention I've ever gotten from CCP is my name being included in the Arek'Jaalan site One contributions XD

For the record I don't care about cliques or c...

2012-01-17T15:56:43.117-05:00

For the record I don't care about cliques or cool kids or any other bs, I never have. In hindsight this probably hasn't served me very well... but I'm too damn old to change now. I sincerely try to treat everyone the same and help out when I can. Other than that I write and draw purty pictures that some people seem to like. I"ve never tried to get CCP's attention, but I also haven't turned it down when the big eye swings my way every so often.

I can understand people being frustrated. But I suggest that if you are actively looking for validation, then something is fundamentally wrong to begin with. Validation comes from within, the rest is transient, fickle, and as likely to hurt as help.

My two cents.

riverini here... confirming am not one of the cool...

2012-01-17T15:47:07.474-05:00

riverini here... confirming am not one of the cool kids.. am just too cool for school.

yes Kirith, you are, thats why we love ya!

2012-01-17T13:54:47.258-05:00

yes Kirith, you are, thats why we love ya!

For the record, I'm not one of the cool kids.

2012-01-17T12:52:34.992-05:00

For the record, I'm not one of the cool kids.