Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't have said all that because what Murakami is saying there also makes sense and not only that, it feels like the better approach. But don't listen...

Nedzen I believe that those instances are exactly when you are writing about what you want. Most likely it's just you pouring thoughts into words.

What I find most people struggle...

Mmmm interesting. Long time ago during the  200WAD days, I remember  brianball talking about such games.

But yes this does seem right down your personality alley.

abrahamKim

> This need feels most assertive in settings where my identity doesn't feel as concrete. Like if I'm at a new bar and don't know anyone one of my...

brianball that was a perfect analogy. 

abrahamKim  good point. back-against-the-wall is very relative/contextualized. 

brianball  Thanks for the heads up.  I did a bit of research on alternatives and came across Lead Pages as a possible option at $25 per month.  Do you have...