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Apr. 24th, 2004 08:01 pmUm... I don't know if I've ever said this, but... I don't really mind criticism. Not only that-- I -want- it. So if anyone (everyone?) has negative or "eh?? wtf?!?" comments to make (about the last ficlet or in general), bring it on! (Yes, this is as close as I'll get to actually soliciting feedback... ahahah how low I've sunk).
I mean, to me the concept of "flames" (that is, "unconstructive" crit) is just... weird, though I've gotten some. I'd never say "it's okay unless it's a flame", 'cause that'd be implying normal, sane people -write- flames. To me, a flame is a sign of huge immaturity and some anger issues that probably have nothing to do with me. And okay, that hurts, but I forget about it. Plus, most of those people can't even spell. Or think. They can only yell. So I mean... there's only so much weight I give people who sound like they're on the bad crack, I guess.
I'm weird, I guess. A lot of people are pretty attached to their work, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to its reception by others. Me... I just want to know people -read- it, 'cause that's a -huge- big deal to me. Most of my life, even my mom wouldn't read what I write. Not that I'd ask her to. I mean, why would she want to read weird half-finished out there fantasy with extra helpings of porn, anyway? My grandmas offer to read it, though. They never say anything. But they collect it. So like, when their friends come over they can point at their stack of granddaughter-fic and beam proudly, I guess.
So... I just want to be upfront about where this whole attitude comes from. If no one says anything, I assume no one -reads- it. And that gets me thinking as to whether I really am writing to an audience, with this lj. I am, sort of. I mean... I know people read me, but it's easy to forget, I guess. Also, when I find something interesting at all, as far as fic, I tend to comment, if I read. It's only when I'm very overwhelmed with other writings or pressed for time or I just haven't read it yet that I don't comment. Or if it's really really awful :D
Anyway. I know that last fic was weird and possibly near-incomprehensible, but... it's hard to judge that objectively, having not shown it to anyone before posting. So I guess... I've grown semi-addicted to the idea of feedback as a way of gauging what works and what doesn't, what I should do more of and what seems to leave people hanging. I think that's partly why I've become more realistic and dialogue-oriented in my writing in general. But I still see any feedback as a favor, and I don't tend to ask for things I consider favors from people... so this is just in case anyone ever -wanted- to comment and didn't because it wasn't positive. Basically... my ego isn't really a factor when it comes to my fics. I just can't help writing 'em. Wouldn't stop even if no one said anything for the next half a year. But... I dunno. Eventually, I might not post it, I guess.
I mean, to me the concept of "flames" (that is, "unconstructive" crit) is just... weird, though I've gotten some. I'd never say "it's okay unless it's a flame", 'cause that'd be implying normal, sane people -write- flames. To me, a flame is a sign of huge immaturity and some anger issues that probably have nothing to do with me. And okay, that hurts, but I forget about it. Plus, most of those people can't even spell. Or think. They can only yell. So I mean... there's only so much weight I give people who sound like they're on the bad crack, I guess.
I'm weird, I guess. A lot of people are pretty attached to their work, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to its reception by others. Me... I just want to know people -read- it, 'cause that's a -huge- big deal to me. Most of my life, even my mom wouldn't read what I write. Not that I'd ask her to. I mean, why would she want to read weird half-finished out there fantasy with extra helpings of porn, anyway? My grandmas offer to read it, though. They never say anything. But they collect it. So like, when their friends come over they can point at their stack of granddaughter-fic and beam proudly, I guess.
So... I just want to be upfront about where this whole attitude comes from. If no one says anything, I assume no one -reads- it. And that gets me thinking as to whether I really am writing to an audience, with this lj. I am, sort of. I mean... I know people read me, but it's easy to forget, I guess. Also, when I find something interesting at all, as far as fic, I tend to comment, if I read. It's only when I'm very overwhelmed with other writings or pressed for time or I just haven't read it yet that I don't comment. Or if it's really really awful :D
Anyway. I know that last fic was weird and possibly near-incomprehensible, but... it's hard to judge that objectively, having not shown it to anyone before posting. So I guess... I've grown semi-addicted to the idea of feedback as a way of gauging what works and what doesn't, what I should do more of and what seems to leave people hanging. I think that's partly why I've become more realistic and dialogue-oriented in my writing in general. But I still see any feedback as a favor, and I don't tend to ask for things I consider favors from people... so this is just in case anyone ever -wanted- to comment and didn't because it wasn't positive. Basically... my ego isn't really a factor when it comes to my fics. I just can't help writing 'em. Wouldn't stop even if no one said anything for the next half a year. But... I dunno. Eventually, I might not post it, I guess.
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