Absolutely the fact that I can be myself absolutely. I can be my usual wierd and wonderful self and as inappropriate as I like and if i get my wrists slapped for i now and again... sometimes HARD... that's ok because I get forgiven
Second to the freedom is the fact that I get to write my stories and people actually read them... not only that but some of you even like them. I had never thought that I would be able to express my true twisted self in my writing and actually get anyone to read them without running screaming for the hills
Thirdly there is the chance to read what others have written... to learn from those who are more experienced and skillful than I am and to help support and encourage those who are starting out.
And overall there is the warmth and friendship, the banter, the support, the tears and tantrums, the excitement, the mental stretching and the chance to meet and get to know so many wonderful people I would otherwise never have had the chance to know.
I'm hooked and here to stay