Then let's all bring it back into station. I think you make great points when it comes to the latter kind of writing I mentioned, and up to page 4 it was an engaging discussion. Let's all keep it civil or change topics.
This discussion and its content is interesting; just remember to keep it civil. There's merit to looking at writing as both a personal art form and expression, along with writing being a medium that can be optimized to broaden its appeal or tweaked toward a target audience.