It's about two and half years since I de-lurked. For a few months before, I had been reading stories on the archive and Zoom's boards. One day a message appeared on the archive about giving feedback to authors. All of a sudden I felt quite guilty.
I didn't know anyone at all but at the time had been devouring Wendy's stories on the archive and also "Faux Pas' which she was posting on Zoom's boards. So I sent her a thank you email. To my complete shock I received a reply from Wendy suggesting that I post comments to the boards. So I registered for Zoom's boards and made my first comment on "Faux Pas'.
It didn't take me long to realize that I enjoyed making comments nearly as much as reading. I only wish that I had the time to make more detailed comments. One thing I have come to recognize is that most authors like any sort of constructive feedback – short or complex.
So it's all Wendy's fault! I would never have de-lurked without her encouragement.
Thank you!
Tricia
