I can very much relate. I am pretty much disheartened by this curation thing. but that’s because I basically stay in my niche of Humor. I usually run my story drafts through Grammarly and Hemingway. Then I eyeball it one more time before I publish. I made myself a vow of turning a blind eye at reading any more self-congratulatory stories of being curated and having sky-high stats as a result. I bear no ill feelings toward those chosen by Mt. Olympus. I am happy for their success with much love and respect, but really, enough with the multiple celebratory curation stories disguised as writing tips. Those not blessed by Mt. Olympus, already feel like lesser unclean mortals. Lets not further discourage people. Eh? Thanks for sharing your thoughts in this story, Sherry! I feel as you do.