RikuDrak

There are things a character can and cannot do, unless they are ungodly shallow. Just because the original series or whatever the character comes from may not exclusively present you with how they would react in every conceivable situation doesn't mean they don't have their limits. If an author chooses to push a character's boundaries, they ought to stop stepping on the toes of the original creator and make their own character to fiddle with. I don't dislike OOC fanfiction because I never try to figure out what they are trying to convey is, I dislike it because it impedes on someone else's creation and most of the time the only "deepness" to pushing characters over boundaries is to live out some rather silly fantasy that shouldn't be published on the internet. No, the reader's can't tell an author what to write about, but if a writer is going to publish their writing in public domain they should remember that this is for other people to read and enjoy, not just themselves. Therefore it should be engaging and contain at least some of the normal formulas for stories. Self insertion mary sue fanfictions are a good example of both things I've said.

Some of these were really funny, though the state I lived in when I lived in the US didn't really have all that amusing of ones. And the ones for the Netherlands are only "dumb" if you're a conservative asshat.

I've never met internet predators, thank god. Just ignore them. Block how ever many accounts you have to, just never say anything to them when you do. They say "Hey sexy" or whatever and you just hit "block." I'm sure eventually they'll get tired of trying.

About Author's Notes: I read them, but I find them terribly annoying. Especially if they're in the middle of the writing or at the end of each chapter. They're just an interruption to the flow and often times stupid nonsense I don't even care about. Just stupid messages for "fans" or frequent readers that might as well be said in an e-mail or on an instant messenger. I also dislike them because plenty of authors dish out the rought tough "I write the way I want so fuck off if you don't like it" type things, and I'm a firm believe of if you don't want negative reactions to your writing, don't publish it on the internet. About the comment: Well, I can't be bothered to read it and see if she actually mentioned stuff that needs to be fixed, but if you feel it's imagined then just ignore it.

"Toccata" by Tanzwut

"Bright Eyes" by Blind Guardian

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Take shorter naps? x.x

Expression of speechlessness followed by a facial expression of confusion.

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"Gibt Mir Alles" by Melotron

Naps make it all better, I swear.

Indeed. Isn't it a bit ridiculous to classify everything that is "because you're a girl..." as sexist? Women are different from men in more ways than just genitalia.

Woahwaitwot. Didn't see that coming. Not like he was my favourite actor or something, but it's weird to see an actor I actually recognize from when I was younger die. And so young too. 28? Damn.

People like to throw all the "ists" around rather easily. Racist, sexist, chauvanist, etc. that insinuates you're the oppressor and they're the oppressed. People have this undying love for being victims x.x But I'm not understanding how disliking male pregnancy is sexist. I really don't get that one. It might make you a realist. Or, "I actually live on this planet"-ist. But sexist? As for the make up thing: It was just because she wears make up XD "I only wear make up for social occasions" = anytime she steps outside the door Actually I only wear eye liner. Dark lipsticks if I feel like it (but they get in the way of me wanting to smooch my guy), because I don't really like anything else. Not emo, but remnants of goth from high school. Well, not goth goth. I'm a nerd with a different "cliques" clothing style.

I assumed there were two or more people using the same forum and/or fanfiction account

I think that's a good idea, but I'm not picky over one or two levels below so I'd say keep it at two. But, if more people want it at one, that's cool too XD

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"Spread Your Wings" by Blind Guardian

"Spread Your Wings" in my pants.

Eden

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To be honest, I'd just leave them a link to an information source that clarifies it all. No other comment needed. I've never had this problem myself, so I can't say what has happened to me in the past, but I think you should simply give them educational material and move on. Don't say anything over nice, nor throw off their sense of dignity with a comment that says "you don't know anything" even if they really don't. I'm one of those people and it's not because I, and most likely any other person that tells you this, is saying it just to get on your nerves or give you a hard time or anything. It's because you are writing a story with already made characters, meaning there are things they can and cannot do. Like fanart, there are certain specific ways a character is supposed to look. And anyway, I hope you realize part of being a writer (at least one that publishes things in public domain) is a catering service. You're not just entertaining yourself, you're entertaining a reader. Sorry about that, but what raises my hackles are OOC fanfiction and people who try and defend writing OOC fanfiction.

Don't feel that way, especially if someone puts something into a public place (like the internet). If someone doesn't want criticism, they shouldn't show it to anyone. I find it rather asinine that people these days want to publish something, but don't want anyone to point out their mistakes. Completely ridiculous if you ask me. That said, if you don't want to come off as "rude" (although undoubtedly some people will feel the sheer questioning of their "brilliance" is rude), tell them what you liked about the story first. Warm them up, make them feel like you're a fan. Then politely mention that, as a suggestion, you think it would be better if they spellcheck next time they publish something because it makes the the text a little difficult to read. Something like this: I really loved the way you had [character one] as the narrator, especially when you showed his/her emotions so well. And I definitely think you kept the whole story in character. Great job! As a suggestion, though, perhaps next time you should go back and spell check to avoid confusion, as some of the errors you had were slightly difficult to read.

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