614,907
Feeling unworthy because of someone else's writing skills? That’s a slippery slope! Everyone has unique strengths. Just like homes on the market, each has its charm. Your voice matters, just as much as the impressive writers around you.
Writing is just one way to showcase talent. You bring different skills to the table. Did you know that economic principles apply here too? Supply and demand create variety, right? The same applies to skills and talents.
Just because some writers shine like a new paint job doesn’t mean your contributions aren't valuable. Embrace your own style and personality! Comparing yourself to others can lead to a mindset of lack. Instead, focus on your journey.
Feeling inspired is far better than feeling unworthy. After all, the market thrives on diversity, just like our creative community. Celebrate your uniqueness! You’re never less than anyone else. Each voice enriches the conversation, so confidently share your thoughts. Writing is about growth, not judgment. Keep your head high, and let your words shine!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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ActiveRain Member Support
Seattle, WA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Alan May
Evanston, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,458,048
We in fact have many gifted writers here providing inspiration for the rest of us. When I write, I write the best I can and learn from those who can do it better.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,310,110
Hi Michael,
Yes, we have many excellent writers here. There is nothing unworthy about being authentic, and you are authentic. Carry on...
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,431,402
I take my hat off to those who contribute to the value of Active Rain.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,421,121
I confess you lost me at "unworthy".
I agree the community has some great writers yet I do not feel unworthy. I feel blessed and grateful.
We cannot discount an "authentic" voice Michael Elliott which you have and is appreciated.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,613,774
Comparison is the thief of Joy.
I get inspired, never down on myself. I like how my writing has improved because I push myself to be better. I often take writing classes and read a lot.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
411,189
I admire some of the gifted bloggers for sure.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
4,720,583
ActiveRain offers glimpses into the gifts and gems of many kinds.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,286,258
You are not unworthy. I think you are very worthy. I think I have grown as a writer thanks to AR. I do chose the easy path sometimes on my daily post but each are updated on my thoughts on the subject at hand.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,253,254
Yes, some are very good.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,535,114
Yes. I've read some that made me question why I'm worthy to post on the same platform as them and those have also driven me to improve my writing.
Now queue the Wayne's World "We're not worthy" montage...
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
920,113
Yes, many good writers, but no reason to feel "unworthy".
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,116,783
The pursuit of perfection can really hold you back. Chasing perfection can keep you from allowing your reality to be seen, which may be completely terrific.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
5,286,686
I've never really worried about it, Michael. I don't post here (or on my website) for creative purposes. I don't consider myself a "gifted" writer. I am a good "business" writer having honed my writing skills to communicate essential business information for almost 20 years in corporate life. And for the most part, that's what I communicate in my blog posts... business information.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
1,097,245
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,090,450
Hi Micahel- I love what Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO said "comparison is the thief of joy" I love reading someone who has written in their own voice. We have many creative writers here and many who are on the journey.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
6,660,454
I suspect that the contests are one of the greatest inspirations for good writing here, been far too long since I have participated in one though.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
786,944
Most people on ActiveRain write in their own unique style. Almost all are easy to read and understand. There is only one that is always confusing and we all know who that is.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
5,175,271
Hello Michael we have some great writer and I guess that is why I re blog lots of their blogs.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,510,233
I have never felt unworthy Michael Elliott but I agree that some AR bloggers are truly gifted. On occasion I will write a piece I am proud of but most of the time I'm thinking I'm pretty average. When you look at the leaderboard you see some people have been featured hundreds of times and others very seldom. I firmly believe that many features are deserved and many are awarded just by AR favoritism. On the flip side I've seen many posts ignored that should be up there in bright lights.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
8,122,568
We are fortunate to have many skilled writers on this platform.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,927,241
Michael Elliott ActiveRain has gifted writers. And thank goodness they continue to inspire us.
We are all getting to know you through your blog and glad to see you on the Tuesday Zooms.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,984,042
There have been many gifted writers over the years here in the Rain.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
3,254,268
We all had to start somewhere, Michael. Your posts are very readable and your own. Some members are using AI to write for them and it's obvious, though it's their choice to use the internet's collective voice!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
941,122
Oh yes! I'm not one of them but I do admire some of the writers on here.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,284,020