The other thing I want to say, and I know I will be jumped on for this , is that, increasingly, comments on fanfics have become "gushes" and "kudos" only. I perceive a chill on real discussion (pros and cons) of the ideas contained within the fanfic as well as on other aspects of a story.
Is that what writers truly want? (although I do remember how wonderful a "kudo" is )
Now I know negative comments on a fanfic can be hard to take. (just check out all the negative comments on my fic , "the Fact of the Matter", part 1 ) But you also learn from those comments. That was certainly true for other stories I've written as well.
If all the comments on fics are the same, why bother to read them? And more importantly, why take them seriously, if they're all the same?
Now I do agree that no comment should be all "cons". Of course!
I agree and don't agree. I remember getting papers back from Profs with many comments and felt just overwhelmed *or* awesome b/c I had something to build of off. Sometimes I'd want it, sometimes I wouldn't. I hated it when I get an A and there were no comments. Othertimes I glazed over it and didn't want to know how badly I messed up.
On these boards sometimes I just write quick little bits because I am not a writer and I am not good at expressing my opinion/feelings or rather not awake or brave enough - whether it being bad or good! I know I won’t be happy with this post. I can never get my feelings across correctly. I sometimes get a bit intimidated by the in-depth comments. That can make me I feel a bit...pathetic writing just a bit or something lengthy for the stupid fear that someone may go "that was lame" or "what was she talking about?". Some people are just pros at that! Oh and RL can be like sticky gum on the bottom of one’s shoe and cannot allow longer thoughtful posting. I have tried to save it for later or even starting up a word file with the hopes of adding and posting later - it never works for me.
I know that is dumb (the whole part about being intimidated by A+ posts), but I can't help what I feel at time after I've had a long day. At the moment I am hyper as I had a grande caramel macchiato from Starbucks and an awesome huge chocolate chunk cookie from the Safeway bakery. Oooooh sugar and caffeine after midnight. I’m going to regret this tomorrow!!!
I wish I could write insightful documentary, but for a non-writer and more of a person that is better at expressing their creativity/thoughts/feelings brought on by a work of fiction through other methods of expression that do not include writing. Yes I’ve tried to post a photograph of something I’ve done in reaction to a fic, but it didn’t work out or I was to shy to.
Once I wrote a post on another board about a story. Nothing mean at all! I then received an e-mail from the author who was not happy with my comments despite other people asking me to help them with their story after I posted the ... post :p So I guess that means I'm a little shy now too. Gee one knock on my head and I’m down for the rest of the fight. Good grief.
EDIT: I wasn't referring to plot holes or small inaccuracies which are helpful, I'm referring to when someone attacks a specific premise. If that's the main plot, there's little to gain by complaining to the writer about it. Keyword: constructive. Sorry if I was unclear.
I agree.
I really enjoy your stories ccmalo. If I see your name next to a new fic up, I jump at it.
I’ll be a little hesitant to leave FDK now though. If I do leave something for you, I’ll try to leave something insightful. I often just read fiction and let it drag me along. I don’t think or feel unless it provokes it and even if I feel something I go "okay Roo now think of SOMETHING to say...c'mon!!!! <silence from the brain>"
I know you said “Now I do agree that no comment should be all "cons". Of course! “ but ugh…
If a story left me empty or confused, I wouldn’t leave a comment expressing that as I think it would just be me who felt that way
Just look at how scrambled this post is! My friends tell me I need to make up my mind and form an opinion; I’m too all over the place.
As for the whole death fic thing , it made me split into two. Well of course not physically, but such a physical splitting does try to occur when I come home at lunch (from work) to read a fic and then have to leave to go back. My hands grip the screen, but my legs are getting ready to scamper away. Advil soon reaches my hands soon after this fight. *cough* Eek tangent - okay what was I going on about? Oh yeah. Sometimes I love to watch the opinions and comments bounce off of the posters. Other times I got a bit sad and intimidated and quickly leave the thread. I’ve avoided it lately because it makes me sad. I think I’m just a bit sensitive at the moment. *groan* But it’s cool that people feel so strongly about something and feel safe enough to express their opinion. I would hate a board that didn’t allow that.
Sometimes I wish it wasn't in the FDK thread to a real indepth level. But whatever. I'm regressing to my pathetic teenage days of the last decade, whatever.
Sometimes when I see the issue brought up again I just groan and leave, but I know there is always someone new and would like to rehash it. I know I have embarassingly brought up old stuff.
I like death -fics, waffy ones, etc! The more stories that come out the more these boards will stay alive. I welcome all. Some may disturb me or make me giddy due to its waffiness. Move me, make me feel, make me think or just make me have fuzzies in my heart. Sometimes I read to escape the world, sometimes I come here to make up for what it lacks or rather what I lack. RL is too scary sometimes. Fic may parallel it and make me sad whether I like it or not who knows! Sometimes it can be a therapy. Thanks to those who stories helped me through the rough spots. I think I like the wide range b/c I don’t get excitement in my life. Is there a place where I can sign up for one?
Go get ‘em writers. Keep going!!! Keep posting all!!!!
hmmm, but take care of your creations and grow off of them.
I still feel like a newbie and can’t believe I’m still writing this. I actually ate two big chocolate chunk cookies, so I’m really hyper. I’m lucky I took a holiday day tomorrow. Is anyone still with me? I think I hear groaning.
EDIT - Man, I didn't describe the vibe I'm feeling very well. Stepping away from the keyboard and sticking with the mouse.
