I'm baaaaack, baby! (Oh joy.) Yaaaay, 50+ reviews! Let's get to 100? :D
What? Anyway, these subjects are not in order of dislike factor. Heck, I'd make them all #1 or #2 if I could.
Thank you 50th reviewer, IluvZero and Pocky yum! You reviewed at the right time, I guess. So, this chapter is dedicated to you. I'm sorry if it sucks.
Thank you to all the other reviewers too. Mwahh. Lovelovelove, spread it!
Language issues, especially in this chapter. [Potty mouth.]
Disclaimer- No. No. No. No. No. Aww, pooh.
10 Things I Dislike About Fanfiction: OHSHC
Number 5:
Also a recap chapter!
This is a rare subject on which I can talk about on and on. Since we're halfway through, I might as well say it now. It's now or never, I guess.
Dear flamers,
Flames are good in a way. But unless you want to be regarded as stupid, I suggest in your flame that you do not include a medley of curses.
"What kind of a damn story is this, you retard? You fucking suck, bitch! Stop writing and do us all a favor!"
Ahem, lovely words, if I do say so myself. ^ But, I must say, that flame may hurt some people's feelings, but in reality, good, well thought-out flames may hurt the most at times. Confident people who love their story won't care about your dumb, not-rated-for-children review. They'll just laugh/brush it off.
However, authors must know the difference between flames and constructive criticism. Constructive criticism in a professional manner is good, and if the author agrees, should take it seriously. Some authors just can't tell.
Here is a test. Which one is the light flame?
A)
I disagree with some other reviewers, and this story doesn't make any sense. The plot is overused, and I honestly don't like it. The OC is dreadfully horrible (A Mary-Sue at it's worst), and the whole story is a mega fail. You should fix your writing.
Or:
B)
I disagree with some other reviewers, but maybe you should try to make the character less of a Mary-Sue. Having a love triangle between two or more hosts is cliché, but the character has potential to be a good OC. Maybe _ (insert character name here) could have some good in her/his life. She doesn't have to act all emotional all the time. The story isn't the best I read though of it's kind though.
Well, pretty much the same point, huh? I tried to make them distinguishable and sort of hard to figure out, but I'm hoping I didn't fail too much.
The correct answer was A.
(If you got it right, and see why, you can skip this explanation.)
As you can see, both reviews were both professionally written (kind of), and had clean language, but the difference was that A was saying how much the story stunk in his/her opinion. There was no constructive criticism. [Don't say that part about how the author should fix his/her writing. I'm talking about story sensitive issues.]
B offered constructive criticism, even suggestion a point on how to make the story better! It still expressed disappointment with the story, but didn't call the story a "mega fail."
To whoever skipped- Hello, you can continue reading this now!
Also, don't flame about the couple paring in the story. Seriously, I see authors put "Don't like, don't read' on their summaries. You don't like twincest? Don't read it and flame. You don't like TamaHaru? Don't read it, unless you're in the act of torturing yourself.
(Note: Not saying I hate TamaHaru. Just saying, if you don't like a story, don't read it unless you want to torture yourself.)
To authors out there experiencing the grief of dumb flames: WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT THEM? Let them flame, make them happy. They don't care, so you shouldn't either. You like your story, and that's all that matters. Don't fight it, go against it, call it out. You're proud of your story, perhaps others are too. The end. They reviewed at least, and you know what they think of your story!
Of course, we all don't like flames/flamers. But they are a normal occurrence, so might as well get used to them. Lovely readers out power them. Fighting.
To any flamer who is diabolically planning to flame mine or my lovely readers stories which I am sure are good/have potential- I can see you right now. Oh yes, feel uncomfortable.
RECAP:
-OC's can make or break a story. It can break even the best of plots. And the best of readers tempers.
-Summaries are as important as the story itself. Don't do sloppy work, and beginner mistakes.
-Cliché plots are ALWAYS a no-no. If you're a good writer, you have 2 options. Make a GOOD original plot, or miraculously take a cliché plot and make it very well written. I think that is an exceptionally hard task.
-Self-insertions are annoying. And confusing way too much of the time.
-Flamers and authors should not be in an all out indirect war all the time. Some flames make sense, some do not. Constructive criticism is something all authors should become accustomed to.
I just needed to get this out there. Not meant to directly insult people, please remember that. I had to do it sooner or later.
100 reviews by the end of this? One of my New Year's resolutions! (Rest are on my profile, by the way. If anyone actually WANTS to know what a normal-ish nerd wants to accomplish.)
Anyone know what's the difference between Chapter 3 & the rest of the chapters? I JUST noticed this.
(Forgive me if I'm wrong. I often do dumb mistakes.)
I don't really have any other note to put here so..
Bye babes :D (Mad random)
ShadowNinjaAiko-chan xoxo