Hypocrisy is everywhere!
And with a little sheepish laugh I stand here raising my hand to tell you that I full well know that my *only* story on AFF is NOT the story I would recommend for you to read if you were looking for a deep, introspective piece on characters. I find it very hard to be serious with my fanfic... and in general (I'd like to think I'm a pretty funny gal ). I do, however, try to play up the characters' more humorous sides while staying in character. Staying in character is the BIG problem for me, so I have to go through the kinks and work stuff out, and I'm horrible at posting.
<- Not the ideal fanfic writer
But I do try my best to proofread and correct any grammar or spelling mistakes that I find. I like my chapters to be at least 1500-2000 words long, which I believe is long enough for a chapter, but not too long to keep someone at the computer for an hour. I want my plot and action to be easily followed. And as long as I meet these standards that I have set for myself, I tend to consider my writing of the more decent sort. Not cream of the crop, but not at the bottom of the barrel either! Well, I haven't gotten any reviews to the contrary yet, at least...
And as to the more general purpose of the thread, all I can say is that some people don't like to recognize their flaws. And on the flip-side, all some people can see are their flaws, and can't see some of their better attributes. I'd chop it up to insecurities, which everyone has. Even me! *shock face* Well, I suppose that's clear after my little defensive bit.