On being rated a 'top writer'

 

On being rated a ‘top writer’…

 

Does receiving this badge make me a better writer?

Does it mean that my writing actually is so much better than the writings of other writers, publishing on this site?

Then, what does the fact that I received this badge mean?

First and foremost, it means that my friends and readers appreciate my writing and I am thankful for their constructive reviews and ratings! Their meaning is personal and subjective, but none the less, precious and valuable to me.

 

Would I have received this badge if my works had been read by others?

I am very well aware of this and I will continue to give the best of myself here!

 

In the mean time, I noticed that some of my friends (some of them professional writers and editors) produce very valuable work on this site and have not been rated as a top writer yet!

 

I think this is a shame, because it is their work that has inspired me in some cases, even though sometimes I consulted an explanatory dictionary, just to be on the safe side! In other words those writers have enriched my vocabulary! I would want to share my badge with them!

 

The people I am writing about surely will recognize themselves and I hope they will hang in there and one day, will receive the badge that they merit!

Author's Note

I did make some spelling errors... I have made some corrections in the mean time!

Reviews

[Adrian K. Smith]

At first, I wanted to hide my badges (I still do, to be honest). I argued with a few people over their opinion of my writing. I realized that it was a case that they liked them, even if I did not. Without realizing it, I had been telling them they had no taste, no intelligence, and should not try reading anything more than the ingredients on a bottle of water.

The ratings of writers on here is very subjective. I was lucky in a few ways here. One was in the sheer number of pieces that I added. I currently have 771 pieces. For a period of time there, it was difficult not to trip over my adding collected works from over the years. So I caught some reviews. One was in my enjoying to read, and that compulsion that people have to return a review. I would generally read three to four pieces by new writers. I did not leave fluffy reviews, although sometimes I just talked about myself or made fun of the other reviewers. Last but not least, I was lucky enough to catch a review from somebody who had friends. They liked the work. Their friends saw this and read some of my work as well. Eventually, I ended up with several friends of my own.

There are definitely much better writers on here than I, and many of them lack any badges. Before I would feel sorry for them though, I would ask why they do not have their Welcomes New Writers badge before they received their Top Rated Writers badge.

[A LaDy NaMeD D]

I think when they read this, they'll be happy to be your friend and that you wish to share your badge with them. And in a way...it's like you did by writing this.

Danni J

[AK]

You can share the work of those writers you really admire, just send a read request at the top right-hand side of the page to all your friends. By sharing the work of others with our friends we help build the community while gaining exposure for talented writers.

Congratulations by the way!

[R J Askew]

Well done! Keep at it...onwards and upwards!

[bluessadmood]

congratulation dear ,the badge is surely something,you are a known writer now ,as to your questions about its significance,i think you answered yourself well ,and really your answers are quite right ,when some of the best writers here ,i dont think will never have have a badge ,i think you know what that means