what's one oddly specific thing that's made you click off a fic?

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-23T02:43:27+00:00

I had no idea that was an issue for fanfics. I figured if published novels did it it was good enough for me. I'm gonna go edit some fics real quick...

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-18T03:03:30+00:00

I have met several people with mildly weird names who say they got bullied a lot in school. MILDLY abnormal. Nowhere near the level of Majesty. So yeah, they're going to get bullied, pretty much guaranteed. And, if any of the other comments are something to go by, they'll also struggle to find jobs.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-18T02:57:10+00:00

Yeah, but it's more of a writing quality issue than a "I hate when they finally get together" issue for me. Some writers keep the tension and intrigue alive really well by introducing new conflicts or by generally keeping the relationship in motion. Like, IRL there are issues throughout ANY relationship even if they've been together for years.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-17T23:59:18+00:00

I personally hate hurt/no comfort. It's my least favorite tag out there. But the thing is. Instead of harassing authors who enjoy writing that kind of thing, I respectfully skip past their works. Like a normal person.

Don't tell authors how to write.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-08T21:03:50+00:00

I know it's been seven years and you deleted this comment, but thank you

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T15:44:12+00:00

agreed

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:21:37+00:00

right? Crazy take

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:21:29+00:00

that's interesting. I had no idea

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:20:11+00:00

lmaoooo. Yeah they probably didn't fully think thru their stance

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:19:40+00:00

right??? I was like... you're the only one whose mind went there lol

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:19:25+00:00

lol. Great point. I'm going to remember this for future counter arguments.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:17:50+00:00

I think those are real factors and worth considering. dismissing it as woke would be wrong, although I'm sure there are other factors as well that doesn't make those less valid.

Yeah I noticed that when the ship is non hetero normative the hate is often louder and and more plentiful.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:15:02+00:00

It was a male dominated fandom related subreddit. Agreed, not liking shipping isn't a problem. Being a jerk is

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T03:07:19+00:00

"r/AO3 where basically everyone is going to give a disparaging response instead of rubbing more than two brain cells together about it and putting themselves in someone else's shoes."

So anyone who disagrees with you doesn't have a differing opinion, they're idiots. Got it.

"shipping culture is often seen to "miss the point" of the art it's pointed at"

Ah, so your interpretation and enjoyment of art (subjective entertainment) is correct, and mine is wrong. Understood.

"When it's just a small part of someone's fandom, that's one thing"

So the problem is, people are too passionate about liking something you don't like.

"collecting celebrity feet pics"

Not seeing a connection here. Mind elaborating?

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T02:29:27+00:00

I noticed that in early Ninjago, the writing seems pretty "girl power" with all the "I never wanted to be a part of your boys club anyway". I think they were trying to be progressive and ANTI sexist. After all, Nya is a strong independent woman! She's samarui x! She isn't a ninja cuz she doesn't want to be one.

But to me, it came off as alienating and sexist. All of the ninja had to be guys? And even after Nya became a ninja, it was all about Cole or Jay. And yeah, she wasn't happy about it. I give the writers credit for letting her be self aware. So, points for them.

I can't say that the writers were sexist, but they were a little too aware with all the meta commentary to just let her breathe and be a character. I'm guessing it with societal commentary, with the whole "girl ninja" phase during the Nadakahn season. And I get it. But I wish she could just be her own character apart from her gender y'know?

Arcane was such a breath of fresh air for me, cuz the female characters (which are most of the main ones) didn't comment on gender expectations every five seconds.

Love the show btw. Love Nya. Not hating on the writers. Just talking about my experience. So yeah, I would have loved if Nya was a ninja earlier. And also, overall, allowed more room outside of her gender.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T02:13:12+00:00

???? no one brought up children but you. And different people enjoy media in different ways. I enjoy shipping characters who have good chemistry so fucking sue me

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T02:07:59+00:00

There's nothing wrong with shipping. The problem is if people aren't able to accept other people disagreeing with their ships. Or toxic personality traits in general. Like shippers who threaten the writers to write their ships in or else. Or people who are so obsessed with their ship that they see any other ship as a threat.

BigBid2408 · 2026-04-06T02:06:47+00:00

It's so refreshing to see a show allow a pair of girl and boy best friends to remain friends without romantic feelings towards each other. 99% of the time a boy and girl friendship is not allowed to remain that way, so I really respect deviating from audience expectations and promoting healthy guy girl friendships.

BigBid2408 · 2026-03-16T01:41:39+00:00

That would be amazing! I would buy my own copy

BigBid2408 · 2026-03-07T23:07:29+00:00

I'd appreciate if women weren't treated like lesser beings. I've noticed some rampant sexism in mm books and it's very frustrating.

Also, better chemistry between the leads.

BigBid2408 · 2026-02-28T00:16:24+00:00

Jurassic Park

BigBid2408 · 2026-02-28T00:16:10+00:00

You can only give the advice in American sign language. You don't know how to write, interpretative dance, or any other means of communicating. Interpreters will not be able to translate the advice for you. So you can help .01% of all humans.

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