So arrogant? Stuck up? May be, but it may be that's a reasonable position. As much as we might want some communal ideal of everyone helping everyone else, we don't have the time in our real lives to make that work, let alone a semi-anonymous fandom situation.

Oh, exactly, times ten. The point is, I'm not being nice, but I am being rational, hopefully.

And I cringe, slightly, when I remember I've given you my baby. Not because I'm afraid you'll tear it to pieces--it deserves it--but because now that I've read more of you I wonder about its worthiness for your crit!

I cringe, slightly, at the fact that I'm not anywhere near done, and cringe much moreso at the idea that you think it's not worthy? It's worthy, trust me. I offered because I like you, and I'd've sent it back if the writing were trash. Okay, maybe not, but dude. Respect your work, because it really deserves it.