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Why Creating a New Account on This Platform Was an Absolute Waste of Time for Me

How Disappointment and Frustration Led to Empowerment and an Emerging Perspective on Writing Success for Aspiring Writers

Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
ILLUMINATION
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8 min readSep 7, 2024

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I guess this story's title might surprise some of my loyal readers. My writing rarely carries such a stark, somber tone. But sometimes, sharing hard truths is the most constructive and caring thing one can do for collective consciousness.

Though it may seem negative at first glance, my aim is to offer clarity and wisdom and perhaps save others from the frustration I have faced. Knowledge, after all, is power, and a reality check is often essential for both growth and happiness.

I started this new journey with a simple experiment, hoping to gain fresh insights into the platform and its promise for aspiring writers. However, I came away disillusioned. My conclusion? I no longer believe a new writer can truly thrive here based on my experience and recorded observations, and I want to share why.

To be clear, I no longer have any grand expectations for this platform — none at all. For me, it is currently…

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Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
ILLUMINATION

Scientist, Technologist, Inventor, focusing on HEALTH and JOY. Founder of ILLUMINATION, curating key messages for society. Connection: https://digitalmehmet.com