This week I am going to complain a bit. I might take this down at some point but for now this is how I feel.
I put a lot of work into the fanfictions I post on AO3. I spent a good part of my days crafting these stories and trying to get the characters as close to right as I can manage.
Am I perfect? Certainly not. But I try to get my work as error free as possible. Which is a lot more than I can say for many of the fictions on there.
So when I get comments telling me that I have a grammar mistake and that one of the most “off-putting” things in fanfiction is “grammar mistakes” and that I am “better than this” I cannot tell you how that sets my teeth on edge. Relieve yourself of the burden of reading my fictions. And if you think I am kidding, you are wrong. One of the most “off-putting” things in fanfiction is actually you taking the time in your superior way to somehow tell me you are better than me.
You know what? You know squat about me. Squat. So don’t condescend to tell me I am “better than this”.
This kind of crap is exactly why I am sometimes very tempted to delete it all. And it’s always by someone who doesn’t write their own damn fics too.
I am pretty sure this latest person is also the one who told me Spock doesn’t speak in contractions which was a bold faced lie. This is a myth created by the fandom themselves. Go back and watch TOS. Spock spoke in contractions all the time. Watch Wrath of Khan. Spock says, “None that I’m aware of.” Get that? So knock it off.
Yes I am ranting. But let me tell you I haven’t updated in a few days and this kind of crap will not encourage me to do so.
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
November 16, 2016 at 12:24 pm
First let me say I get from you are coming from. It can feel as if someone is dissecting your work and the stories you write are in a sense a part of you. At least that’s how I feel where someone criticizes me. I understand creative criticism however some people go beyond that acting like they are judgment and jury. Ignore the naysayers, for they are far and few… listen to your heart, your readers and fans who understand and admire the time, love and soul you place in your work.
I’ve dealt with my own naysayers, some of which actually are a part of my life. I have been told I’m not good enough, smart enough, not talented or that I don’t know anything remotely scientific to write sci-fi. The point is being, I’ve had my self esteem taken away too many times to count. I had a good part of it reduced last night so I sympathize with you. Let’s not let them win, don’t give them the satisfaction. I’m sticking right here where I want to be in the company of a person who inspires me wishes to be your friend.
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November 16, 2016 at 12:42 pm
Yeah well I don’t want creative criticism or constructive criticism. I’m not writing my stories to get their critique. And pointing out a tiny “mistake” when others are riddled with them and never get anything said does not endear them to me. I don’t think my stories are part of my soul or even my babies. I just put a lot of work into them that I can easily just not do anymore if all people are going to do is bitch. I know I sound fed up and grumpy right now and that’s because I am. I AM fed up. These people are not spending a dime to read my work so they can frankly go to hell.
As for your own experiences, I am sorry people are making you unhappy. That sucks. I hope you can get past that. Hugs.
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November 16, 2016 at 1:01 pm
I hope I did not offend you on criticism, I do not wish to imply anyone writes for that purpose. (((hugs)))
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November 16, 2016 at 1:17 pm
No you didn’t. I’m just saying I personally do not want criticism, constructive or otherwise.
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November 16, 2016 at 3:47 pm
I feel you dude. You know I do.
And I wish I could make those people understand. Bc it’s uncool and condescending.
Especially when what you write is so amazing.
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November 16, 2016 at 5:06 pm
It’s especially annoying to be told I am “better than this” it’s like fuck you. I am human and make mistakes. And it’s “off-putting”. So is being a bitch! LOL
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November 16, 2016 at 4:42 pm
I don’t want criticism of any kind either. I hate it when I get those comments saying ‘I almost couldn’t read this because the grammar was so bad’ or ‘you really need to brush up on writing…heres a helpful link about writing and grammar’ I don’t want that. If I wanted it I would ask and look up the stuff my self
I don’t mind if a spelling error is mentioned on the occasion like when you tell me I used mediate instead of meditate 🙂
I’m sorry people are jerks and have to put their two cents in where its not wanted. ‘big hugs’
You’re an awesome writer! and I agree with what bluemeetsgreen said “Let’s not let them win, don’t give them the satisfaction. I’m sticking right here where I want to be in the company of a person who inspires me wishes to be your friend.”
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November 16, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Yeah I just wish they’d free themselves of the burden of reading me then.
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