I wasn't being sarcastic at all. I know that tone of voice can be difficult to read on the internet, though. I don't want to force anyone to post anything. As was noted, that's how we lose players. I just wanted to collect information. I'm not omniscient; I don't know whether the absence of a story post for several days in a row is due to business, disinterest, difficulty, or whatnot. Because of that, I don't know how long to wait before asking why the holdup.

Should I wait 3 business days? 3 calendar days? A week? Because on the one hand, I totally get where you're coming from, but on the other hand, I know for a fact that players tend (not always, mind you) to lose interest after 3-4 days of inactivity. The creative spark vanishes, writing becomes work, and the RP gradually dies as people just stop posting.

Put yourself in my shoes. If it has been 2-3 days since the last post, RPs begin death throes after 3 days, you don't want to piss off the players who have a life outside of RP, and you have no idea why we're waiting, what would you do in my shoes?

EDIT: Look at me, digging more holes for myself. You're right, I'll lay off. Enjoy the holiday. :)