Author-ess Note:
Alright, my lovely readers/reviewers, I have a fairly important announcement and/ or issue (for lack of better wording). This is NOT a new chapter, but it matters all the same.
As all of my continuous readers have noted, One Hell of a Birthday has been on hold for a while, as I've been lost in my own personal world. It has come to my immediate attention (although I've known all along) that the content that I write/distribute is too explicit and not supported or condoned in any way by FFN.
Now, I personally took the time to read through the rating guidelines before I posted my first fic, and as much as it's mildly discouraging, I do understand that the grade of my writing (or lack there of by some standards) is illegitimate and therefore against FFN regulation. My latest review, posted by one: Veni0Vidi0Vici , stated that I should delete my story as a whole because of this.
Of course, being passive aggressive as I am, I can relate and understand the sentiments.
My response read as such:
"I don't in any way disagree with what you posted, as I took the time to thoroughly read through the rating guidelines before even posting my first fic. and by all means, the rating of my writing could be considered NC17 at best in many instances; Therefore I understand that the grade is not in any way supported by FFN. And as it stands, I'm not trying to stir up a fight.
However, out of curiosity, I have but one question. You actually took the time to read through the story (as you did comment on chapter 6) and then pegged me for the unapproved rating?
Me of all people, someone on here that barely has 60k words written in total on this site, gets less than 18 views on any given day, one of many thousands of people that write things of that same grade, and a person who actually gives a thorough warning, as apposed to the sporadic chatter that many others supply.
I do understand entirely; seeing as how this site has no way to monitor the age or maturity level of the readers, certain content is absolutely unacceptable for certain viewers. But it would be the same anywhere you go. I could just as easily post on adultfanfiction, and the same readers would flock there- seeing as how the only reason they have an "18 or older" button is to relieve the site of liability.
Alas, I'm off topic. If you are absolutely adamant, I'll drop the first chapter, reword or rewrite it to some degree. But if your aim is to wipe away the perverse nature of all writing on this site, you're in for a rough ride. Seeing as how FFN doesn't have the MA/ NC17 filter, M as a rating has come to circumvent that grade entirely (normally with some description in an author's bio or chapter/story notes.) If you want to, peg me at fault, because to some degree I am, and I will admit that- But if I am at fault, then so are the thousands of other writers that post such content. And truthfully, making someone as easily looked over as me the martyr is moot. I'm not saying you're not right, but targeting such a small fish in a deep ocean doesn't make much sense.
Respond as you will, degrade or berate me if you see fit, but my point still stands. And if you still believe it to be such a great travesty, I am more than willing to alter my first chapter because I'm willing to be mature about this. But as I said, there are a great many people you'll need to influence if you really want to change anything on this site. I've read from some absolutely fantastic authors on here that can describe the more natural elements of life to amazing degrees while still being tasteful.
I'd like to close by saying I do apologize that you found my story to be that distasteful. Respond back, should you deem it worthy.
Ja, Hana"
Now, this is in no way intended to stir up flames or fights. I will be straight forward with this. I may very well be adjusting my posts on FFN to accommodate the requests of readers that find such content to be distasteful. What I want is to hear your voices. Do you really want me to change the grade of my writing, and alter my stories and chapters? Up to this point, I hadn't received such a claim, but if people unanimously decide that my language or writing content is too vulgar, I of course will concede. If I don't hear anything, I'll have no course to run but assume the readers don't care either way, and change the content of my stories to accommodate those few who I've perturbed.
As an aside, I'm still working on this story, and the next chapter should be up very soon.
Lend me your opinions, people. I want to hear it all- the good, the bad and the ugly!
Tremendous amounts of love,
HanaChan
