[ziddoap]

>the assumption that everyone will share the writer's understanding of why it's worth reading.

There is no "why it's worth reading". They write for enjoyment, and don't care if anyone reads it.

"I write this content because I want to, and because I enjoy it. If you do too, great! And if not, also great; I hope you find whatever it is you’re looking for elsewhere."

[yoctonaut]

> There is no "why it's worth reading".

On the contrary--every individual reader gets to determine this. I found that it wasn't.

[Gormo]

So you found it not worth your time to read the story, but found that it was worth your time to participate in discussions about it? That's certainly an interesting set of choices.