Seriously? Why are we using characters as a metric? If we are considering the actual quality of a book, let's say, then why on earth are we using characters? Authors don't use those ... and if we are budding authors up here (and honestly, quality is so subjective that this portion of the post doesn't tell us much), so it seems like we could be using better things to compare. I have to say, too. I don't agree with the length of a post to measure quality. Quality is about the subject matter at hand, and it can better be judged by someone with a vested interest in a particular subject. Hence why I am found in some areas, but less in others. I go where my interests are. It also helps that I'm not trying to get rich up here; was just looking mostly for social interactions and another community to use as a possible sounding board. If you want rewards for your writing worth anything, then, go participate in a writing competition.