Well, I think that is part of the problem. There is a decided lack of participation here from time to time, and I admit that I am the worst at this. I have been dealing with a lot, in real life, and I have neglected this place.<br/><br/>I do not expect any of you to step up before *I* do it first. The series I am doing with Lord Drake right now is part of my making amends for my own lack of participation in the threads. It is still ongoing, so "Madame" cannot show up elsewhere for the time being.<br/><br/>But, there are "free for all" places where you can all get together and create stories of your own. I know that most of us have known each other since TR, and that sometimes things get stale, but if no one makes an effort, then of course it's going to die.<br/><br/>I know that "shit happens" and sometimes you just don't have the time. But, to keep the Carnival alive, we have to keep posting here. If anyone needs story lines or ideas, just ask me. I can usually come up with 3-5 different ideas, at any given time, for any given character.<br/><br/>I'm not asking for anyone to commit to posting X-# of times per week, or whatever, but I would appreciate it if more of an effort was made.<strong>I am committing to posting more.</strong>My story with Drake notwithstanding, I plan to post at least 3-4 times a week here, even if it is just in the Parlour or in La Grande Roue. If Madame is not active, she cannot expect her staff to be...But when she is...well, you know the rest ;)