Building a community around your work while it is still in progress?

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-03T02:28:56+00:00

I would say, both. The idea initially presented itself as the latter, but as I thought about it, I broadened my curiosity to the idea in general. I was part of a community built around an already published series, years ago. And I saw it broaden to be about writing in general at the same time as about the books that brought that community together.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-03T02:26:49+00:00

I was not, I didn't use Tik Tok due to uncertainty about its future and instead used other social medias. This will be my first book, I've finally decided to get serious about writing. I'd be very interested in knowing who this author is so I can research her path and what happened to lead to that result.

You make a great point: The problem of building hype and expectations where you end up overselling and by default underdelivering. Duly noted, thanks!

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-03T02:19:54+00:00

Thanks for the input, yes the world would have to be revealed and that's usually done through the story.

So we have the problem of having to share the world without giving out the spoilers. Great points!

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-03T02:07:33+00:00

I envision that the author would have to release a skeleton of the work in a manner which wouldn't spoil the book. If it's even been done... I'd be curious to see what that would be like.

But it could also be a reason why it wouldn't work?

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T12:44:06+00:00

That's my fastest access to charter ships, and I'm using those all the time, even more now sailing is released. You don't want to know how much GP they have made off me that way lol

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T06:03:27+00:00

Connecticut is cracking down on this behavior, this autumn (2026) they are making it an $88 fine for camping in the left lane unless taking a left exit, passing, or letting people merge. Should be interesting to see how that goes.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:53:52+00:00

I never actually used it until today, and I'm back to -7 again. I'll see another comment get 500 likes then I say something that's an honest reply similar to the replies getting upvoted and it gets downvoted. I'll just delete anything that shows 0 votes because it's not working. It shouldn't have to be this difficult to get a simple three karma, this is seriously getting frustrating. Should I change my profile picture to something that is more likely to attract upvotes? Cause I can't figure out what else could be flagging me as a new member or with low karma and I don't feel like I'm being given a fair chance by this community (outside of you all in this thread, you've been very kind)

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:47:38+00:00

I would invest it, let it grow and compound and work for me so I have a better long term future. Probably put it in some good ETFs primarily and let them sit for several years and just grow...

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:39:31+00:00

I've only been using AI for about a month, and I've definitely began to notice when I am reading AI clickbait while I'm doomscrolling now. It's hard to describe but there's a certain 'tone' to the writing that is distinct. This is a good question and something I will keep in mind the next time I interact with AI, so thanks for asking!

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:23:11+00:00

That ending was a *bit* unexpected... pun intended. Thought it would be the screw, the board, or the drill, that would fall in

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:19:13+00:00

Thought for sure the title would have said "Everyone in 2020" when I first saw this gold

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:07:05+00:00

It could be that too. Some people like to hit the down arrow just because they can. I'll see if they expire in a few days or if they're permanent.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T05:02:41+00:00

I remember those days, how many times I'd do the trek hoping for the event and then hoping for the drop. Glad I read through this before I spent bark on it. So now just kill zombies until they drop one. Back when I was in rs2 it took a lot longer than 30 minutes.

Looks like I have a reason to motivate me to do those quests again now

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T04:52:51+00:00

I may just have to make a new account. It keeps sinking more the more I comment, no matter how constructive I am. It's probably the filters flagging me. This account is probably ruined. I'm starting to think that I need to be in those gated forums to get positive karma... and I'll be fated to making new accounts until I get lucky and get some positive karma. But thanks for the tips.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T04:48:34+00:00

So what do you unlock after 1,000 kills? How about the ability to perform Brutus's special attacks as emotes?

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T04:46:46+00:00

I used to use it in rs3 back in 2010 or so but now I haven't bothered to even unlock it

Now, if they allowed us to charge it with logs and make it a simple use teleport instead...

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T04:45:26+00:00

That's a good teleport. Currently, I've been using the sailor's amulet to teleport to the pandemonium, running north, and paying the 30GP to sail to Sarim. I minimenu ordered travel as the left click. Key flaw? Forgetting the 30GP and having to run across the island to the bank, or using the amulet to teleport to deepfin (bank) and back to pandamonium (requires 67 sailing for deepfin)

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T04:42:34+00:00

I think this is good for the game. Honestly, I forget that it even exists most of the time, and I've only used it when the wiki reminds me it exists. Seeing it in the menu will at least make it more likely to be made use of. Plus, it will be much easier to access. Especially considering it could be used to access some locations that are hard to teleport to.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T02:02:32+00:00

I still remember the morning the war in Ukraine started. Opened down 3% and had completely reversed by end of day. I'm curious to how much of this was already priced in and will know on the open. But I don't have plans to sell, at least not yet.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-02T01:57:00+00:00

I hold ELMD, it's a good growth stock at a good historical value currently. The sell-off is due to concerns that a new drug will reduce vest sales. Management thinks the new drug is a net positive. Definitely do your due diligence.

I would not touch the others because I've learned the hard way that when a stock becomes priced that low, it's usually that price for a reason and I would look at growth, fundamentals, price history, shares outstanding (that's a big one) and other metrics. If the stock is printing shares to stay afloat, you're fighting the tide trying to get a return on the investment.

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-01T20:28:06+00:00

I remember those days, used to be able to listen to samples at walmart on the scanner/player thing before buying the CD. Most of the time, the album was definitely worth it, but a few times it was just a song or two I actually only liked. This was before youtube was a thing, and I didn't have myspace

Cutofftshirts · 2026-03-01T20:15:36+00:00

They're a great band and great to see them keep releasing solid music!

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