When Music Stopped Being Enough Spoilers

This is canon what are you talking about???

This is now my new favorite best friend duo

this must be a cat thing

The new tony hawk

yeah

I'm still very proud of this galaxy

this app is literally my public private place to talk to myself

never, ever, stop fighting back

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. 😁

Damn I had no idea The Real Housewives of Michigan were so based! Get it, Susan! You take your gay son to soccer practice in your Chrysler Pacific and you hold your head up high when you pass out the rainbow sugar cookies during this month's pta meeting. What a queen🙌

The life cycle of a chronically ill aspiring author

Aka: me rn 👁💧👄💧👁