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Title: Once Upon a Time... Author: Eve Dwyre Rating: Adult Summary: As teenagers, two star-crossed lovers decide to run away together. When one breaks this promise, the other becomes bitter, vowing never to love another again. That is, until they meet each other again as adults: in quite unexpected circumstances. Feedback: New writer, so feedback from reviews is very much appreciated, whether in the form of a criticism or positive review. Fandom: Original : Slash M/M URL: http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600102074 Summary dosen't quite explain what the story is really about, but would spoil to much if I put a large summary in. Thanks and hope you can take the time to read it! Eve

this is an interesting topic!, so will add my two cents. lol, personally I think this community works in my favor, as I've been into Yaoi for a few years now. If I come across a good story I like... all the better for me. Personally I don't have to much issue with bad stories, if I think it's worth saying something or giving criticism I will, if not I just move on. It's how you learn and improve. Plus, my writing leaves a lot to be desired, but frankly I'd rather recieve a lot of criticism than have no comments at all. If I'm looking for a particular theme or story, I asks for rec's, and usually I find what comes back is at least half decent. I'm not under the illusion that AFF authors and other communities with fanfiction will be of the standard of an officially published author. Even with a beta. In the case of people with a second language, it may be better to be a little understanding. Sometimes there is a HUGE difference in the structure of languages that may contribute to an authors writing. If your picking up a dictionary for every second word in your story, it's a monumental task when you really think about it. Of course, you get authors who are just outright bad, second language or not, haha.

hmmm... have to agree with Shadowspale on this one, the way I see it at least some research and facts are an evil necessity for the story to make sense. On the other hand, the way I see it, it is your world you are creating even if the history is well known and it's a fanfic. There is a need to bend the facts you come up with to fit to you particular story. You have to make the judgement call on that . lol, hope that made sense. Frankly, I don't think there really is one particular way you can go about it, it's very much interpretive.