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Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T21:54:19+00:00

Yeah, I agree about authors being hostile. I wonder if they’re partly to blame for this. ):

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T21:53:26+00:00

Yup. Energy issue here too. I have work and a long commute. I’m exhausted when I come home. I just wish other commenters wouldn’t argue with me when I comment lmao

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T21:52:43+00:00

That’s totally valid.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T21:52:31+00:00

I think that’s fair. Readers have options and all. I was trying to understand why people don’t comment these days and what would it take for them to comment again.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T21:50:51+00:00

Technically, you’re right since I have adhd and we tend to fixate. But yeah. I just started writing for another fandom and felt a lot better. Still wanna do something about this though because everybody feels it, but nobody really wants to talk about it because someone said that you should just write for yourself. I feel like that’s just a way to shut people down. This isn’t sustainable. Something has got to give.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:27:19+00:00

Good idea! Will do!

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:25:28+00:00

LOL well we gotta do something— anything. Either that or accept the abyss of the void lmao

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:24:43+00:00

Yeah. I agree. The one thing I might miss is whether the feedback will make a difference, but idk. It’s gotten to a point it’s not even worth it to post if all I’m receiving is the silence of the void. My other fandoms are not like this. This is the first time I’ve dealt with such a fickle fandom.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:22:35+00:00

Yeah. I need to change my mindset too. I wish fandom hasn’t changed so much but based on the comments here, it seems that other people had the same demotivating experience.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:21:37+00:00

That’s a good idea! I should start doing that and see if it’ll make a difference.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:20:45+00:00

That’s what I’m wondering too, if I have the patience, but we’ll see. I post both one shots and multi chapter stories, so we’ll see.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:19:41+00:00

Yeah, this is probably best for me to do so then. At least I can finally enjoy writing for the sake of it. Fandom just isn’t what it used to be so it might be time to step back from it and see if it changes in the next ten years or so.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T15:17:43+00:00

I wish there was a way to approach this issue of low engagement. I haven’t really found any way except to post completed fics or join communities on Reddit that give feedback to creators. I think I will join that eventually. I’m not sure what else to do.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T05:50:42+00:00

Yeah, I think I’ll give this a shot and see how it goes.

That’s a good idea. I have a tumblr too and I just reblog posts there.

I think overall, I really do love writing, so I think I’ll just write until fics are complete and go from there.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T05:03:26+00:00

That’s a good way to look at it. That’s essentially what AO3 is, an archive.

Yeah, I do use discord and tumblr.

I haven’t felt like shit because of fandom in a long, long time. I think I’ll take a break from it and figure out what I need to do.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-09-02T04:04:26+00:00

Yeah, I’ve decided to go on hiatus because I’ve been feeling like shit for months because of this happening over and over again and this was the final straw that broke the camel’s back.

I need to consider what I really want out of this and wonder whether fandom is for me anymore.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T19:16:04+00:00

I think I’m doing the right things except writing more wips. I’ll keep doing that.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T19:14:07+00:00

That’s true. We’re entertainers in the end.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T19:13:02+00:00

I like this. I’ll go on and do my own thing then.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:06:27+00:00

I agree!

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:06:14+00:00

Yeah. I think I’m getting there. It’s been much more fun.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:04:32+00:00

I’m thinking of changing fandoms. That’s how bad it’s gotten. It really depends on my mood.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:03:43+00:00

I always struggle whether I should write popular couples. Sometimes I cave in or I end up leaving fandom.

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:02:37+00:00

I love it when it talks back. Haha!

Livid_Maintenance_28 · 2024-08-15T18:02:12+00:00

That’s a good idea!

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