hahah now the pressure is on to make a relevant and witty reply ;) so i will start out by saying that @inquiringtimes has given me his time, advice and encouragement unstintingly. i am sure he does this with others as well.

sometimes it's difficult to respond to an article if you dont have much experience with the subject. on the other hand, i know from experience after spending hours pouring energy into your work, most people want some kind of reaction. what did you think, what did you feel? giving feedback is part of the circle. artists who take the time to read, react and critique their peers fulfill this unspoken obligation, and reap the reward of gratitude, respect and friendship. but it takes time, thought and engagement. do it anyway.