I don't usually make threads like this. This isn't because of integrity; if I could show my dick on a Superbowl ad I would in a heartbeat. The reason I hold back is that I correlate advertisement threads like this to be personal milestones. I won't do one unless I breach a certain word count or...
It's impossible to discuss my hobby with my parents every time I get into a good mood to talk about my writing like "hey ma I've been hitting a consistent word count lately" they'd clap back with "oh yeah why don't you put those words into your studies" and that's it the vibe's fucked I don't feel like talking about it anymore i'm gonna play golf with the family car using the windshield as the ball fuck you