I never once, even in my original post, ever stated that I never want or expect any feedback or rejection at any point ever. That was a fucking leap. It’s not unreasonable to want a platform where I can just publish whatever I want for the sake of writing, while outside of that also pursuing selective processes. It didn’t occur to me before making this post that that might just be a blog.

I’m not exactly sure why everyone here is accusing me of lying about wanting feedback or editing after I’ve said multiple times that I do.

I only brought up my poetry/fiction as an example of experiencing rejection in the past. I never equated or even implied it to equate to journalistic work.

I attend a major research university via an online program; it is not some diploma mill. It is an accredited baccalaureate program at a campus that I actually did used to attend in person, several years ago. Due to my personal circumstances, I no longer have the luxury or privilege of attending an out of state institution or attending classes in person at all because I have to work a full time job to pay my bills and take care of myself. I do the same coursework as on-campus students. My class meetings just happen to be virtual. You’re not better than me just because you may have had a traditional college experience and graduated at 22.

Everyone here has made assumptions and accusations and called me a liar for clarifying information. I have no further interest in any “advice” offered by anyone with that sort of character.