I know when I'm reading something good cos I'm not mentally editing as I go. Just as learning to teach ballet meant I couldn't watch a performance anymore without critiquing, being a writer means I can't just simply read a story. This isn't a bad thing by any means; I'm learning more now from what I read. With good work I'm half-consciously studying/comparing style and language use - with bad work I'm reinforcing my knowledge of what can and can't be done with words. So, in conclusion, even godawful crap serves a purpose.
My, aren't I a little ray of sunshine this morning? <g>

Moving right along...
This is a completely evil site. Cat owners will know precisely what I mean. <snerk>

The chapter 4 rewrite is turning out to be tricksy, very tricksy. It might've helped if I'd been a little less vague when I initially wrote the thing. Eh well, there's deep satisfaction in coaxing out a better product.