Originally Posted by SilverTab

While I agree with the first part of your post, (it IS much easier to write...or to express emotions when you are depressed)...I have to dissagree with the ending... Reading, for me, should really not be considered only as a learning tool! Sure! If I come upon a good ebook or an interesting marketting article etc, I will read it! But it has nothing to do with reading poetry or fiction, which is, in my opinion, just as important, even though it doesnt serve the same purpose!...

I read articles etc. to be informed, I read poetry or fiction to be entertained, and they are both important to me...