So the results from asking about Illustrations and images added to a story are as follows...
It is an even split between those who like images and illustrations and those who do not...
Interestingly, just about everyone says that the story has to be good, to begin with.
In other words, if the story is bad or boring, then even if there is an illustration (Or Image) no one cares.
So primarily, good writing and storytelling win every time regardless if there is an illustration added.
I have learned a lot from this, so in the future, I will make changes to my posts here on SOL. (I fact this in all my future writing and posts everywhere...)
First, I am going to post fewer illustrations.
Second, those illustrations will be at the beginning of each story.
Third, The illustrations will mostly be in Black & White or Monotone.
And sometimes I will break all three of those ‘Rules’ just for the fun of it...
Thanks to everyone who commented and replied.
Orange. XXX.