Yes I Use Escapism Through Reading As My Main Coping Mechanism For Life. Yes I Have For Years Now. Is

The age-old struggle: do I finally pick up one of the many neglected children on my tbr, or do I stay in the known comfort of Fandoms past?

I think we all know the inevitable answer.

"you read a lot, right?"

"yes!"

"what are some books you've read recently?"

"uhh i don't remember"

Sometimes it's not even hateful criticism that hurts the most.

I've received comments on fic that's explicitly tagged as self-indulgent, fic that I've written and shared for the sole purpose of making myself happy, only to be told all the ways it's lacking.

This has never been done in an overtly rude way, but it still hurts.

To be told that a character I wrote in a specific way, simply for myself (FOR FREE), is frustrating, weak, underdeveloped, etc. is extremely hurtful.

Not because the criticisms aren't valid, but because I didn't intend to upset anyone with my interpretation, nor did I write MY INTERPRETATION with anyone else's specific tastes in mind.

I adore receiving comments but for someone who already struggles to find the time/motivation to write, that shit's depressing, disheartening, and makes me never want to type another word as long as I live.

Nah, fam. It's not about "taking" criticism. It's about the fact that unless a writer asks for it specifically, it's a dick thing to do on a website that is rooted in community.

If a writer wants critique they will ask trusted friends or professional associates (in the relevant field). When a writer shares a fic on AO3 it's not necessarily with the aim of improving their craft (there are better places for that). It's about sharing joy.

Positive comments enhance that feeling of joy and community. Negative comments do not.

Fic isn't a product to be evaluated. If it's not for you, then you can just walk away. 😁

I mean he do be having cancer though...🤔

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I was in the middle of leaving a comment😭😭😭

Now what am I supposed to do? Get a good night's sleep? Work on my current wip? Yeah, right.

TUA S3 SPOILERS!!!

So I'm not the only one who's pissed as hell that Alison straight up assaulted Luther right!?

Like I get that she's been through a lot and for a while I was sympathetic but that crossed a fucking line. I don't care how traumatized you are it doesn't give you the right to disregard consent.

I mean five has been through hell and back! He hasn't stopped going since season 1. While everyone else got a break he just hit the ground running and never stopped yet you don't see him pulling that shit!

I know different people deal with trauma in different ways but once you show such a blatant lack of care for other people I can't make excuses for you anymore. She literally said she didn't give a flying fuck about what Luther wanted and would use him however she saw fit. That shit is fucking disgusting.

I know that's from an old video of hers but I just miss my main beech. I hope she's doing okay.

yeah

Question. Does it have to be a doctor you are currently seeing, or am I allowed to curb-stomp anyone with a medical degree?

My controversial opinion is that I think chronically ill people should be able to fight one doctor a year