In this community, not long. I just registered about 20 minutes ago. I just came across this post via reference and felt all warm and fuzzy finding out that someone actually loves me (I know it's not like that; I'm not that weird), because I'm so use to no one caring. I mean, I've been composing for 11 years and everytime I post something new, no one seems to care; that is a very lonely and discouraging feeling for a composer who pours heart and soul as well as many hours (anywhere between 3 to 7 hours per piece) into something that doesn't get noticed and/or appreciated, so it feels very wonderful to hear that someone appreciates it.
Okay, I think I've officially won the sob post of the evening award. =p