Why do you want critique?

[CRNDLSM]

I thought the main reason people asked for critique in poetry was because they were going for publication.  Then after spending time here I feel like it's mostly people who are going to be graded in a class somewhere (seasonal boosts in membership).  And of course the random ones writing for a loved one or event just making sure it reads as they intended.

I used the critique forums mostly for clarity, like I don't exactly know what I wrote and can't see all the angles.  Most of what I write I don't really care about anymore, just having fun with words, if I use the critique forums nowadays it's mostly so other people have something to crit, in order to post their own stuff, but also if there's lag in posting.

It's like waiting to eat, but I fill up quickly.