I'll not claim to be responsible for your recent kudos, but I am often blown away at how good a lot of the stories are on BCTS. If, as often happens, I'm left at the end of a compelling and amazing story, with tears in my eyes, or my brain awash with insights or fond wishes of why can't that happen to me, or even if the story is not quite to my liking I still make a point of hitting the "good story" button as an appreciation of the authors efforts.

I do reread stories that I've enjoyed, and have noticed that I can press the button again on a subsequent read. Not sure if is by design.

It's is hard for us less literate or more bashful to sully a wonderful tale with a comment that might not measure up to the magnificence of the authors effort. Sometimes I've pressed the "send author a message" and let them know I've enjoyed their work. Often people's comments are insightful and well written and me leaving another "wow, I enjoyed your story" doesn't seem enough.

From a quiet and bashful reader, thanks for all the great stories. I throw a little money in the hat box when the budget allows, and leave a trail of kudos as I read.

Cheers,
Kiwi.