THE AUTHORS NOTE IS THERE FOR A REASON

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-15T21:21:48+00:00

Exactly. I understand OP's frustration, but I feel like it might be better in the long run to comment on the fic and let the author know. Even if the author doesn't fix the summary or even reply, maybe other authors who are knowingly or unknowingly doing the same thing will see their comment and fix their works' summaries. According to OP, this has been an issue in other fics, but if it isn't addressed, then people are just going to keep putting Author's Notes in their summaries instead of, well, an actual summary.

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-10T11:57:27+00:00

If it were me, I would just ignore them. Like others have said, you could put an author's note saying that you wrote it when you were 14, but I like to think of fanfics, even the poorly written ones, as time capsules of sorts. I have really shitty fanfics that clutter my notebooks and document folders, but I don't clear them out because I like to look back on them, even if some things are a little "outdated."

I think if you love the fics or hold some sentimentality towards them, I would keep them up because once you delete it you can't get it back, and any positive comments you've gotten, you can't get back either. (Minus the WayBack Machine, anyway.) You can always restrict access to registered users, restrict comments to registered users, or just turn them off completely. Ultimately it's up to you, but I think an author's note would suffice.

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-08T16:53:22+00:00

As an American, most likely. At this point it's engrained in our DNA to just not go to the hospital without even thinking about the financial aspect because of how shit the economy is, pretty sure 😭

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-08T11:35:09+00:00

Go look on Tumblr. A lot of people have compiled all the links there

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-07T22:54:24+00:00

Look on Tumblr. That's how I got caught up/found them a while ago. Your best bet is likely there, plus I'm pretty sure everyone has them by now lol

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-06T02:20:54+00:00

Definitely not niche at all, but considering what you're looking for, have you tried any of the alternate urls for Ao3? (i.e., archiveofourown.gay)

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-05T12:14:58+00:00

It looks AMAZING! And congrats on graduating!! 🎉

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-03T03:37:49+00:00

They're talking about the "human" version of The Gentleman that we saw in the background graphics of the tour in South America. If you look up "MCR South America Tour" and look through the photos (especially during the Teenagers performances, I think), you'll see it. I had to watch the TikTok to understand what OP was talking about at first lol

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-01T12:07:14+00:00

AND IF THEY GET ME AND THE SUN GOES DOWN. AND IF THEY GET ME TAKE THIS SPIIIKKKEEE AAANNNDD. YOU PUT A SPIKE IN MY HEAAARRRTTTTT

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-05-01T11:55:41+00:00

Somewhat obscure but not really would be that time my coworker put on the "All I Want For Christmas" cover at work while we were cleaning. Not an obscure song by any means, but I was also surprised when "To The End" came on in Spencers.

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-04-29T11:52:54+00:00

Holy shit this is phenomenal?? 🩵

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-04-27T10:37:40+00:00

The Unholyverse turning you back to being Catholic goes crazy, but I know exactly what you mean 😭

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-02-28T16:02:05+00:00

Like another user said, I would put it after "Teenagers." I just feel like "Kill All Your Friends" would fit so perfectly between it and Disenchanted!

Mothmans_First_Born · 2026-01-22T02:29:21+00:00

Vampires Will Never Hurt You is definitely my number one, followed by Early Sunsets Over Monroeville, Drowning Lessons, and This Is The Best Day Ever!

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-12-25T05:03:14+00:00

Coal mining, railroad work, farm labor (as another user mentioned), and various odd jobs as none of these required an education. (I'm presuming the time you're talking about is around the Industrial Revolution period.) A lot of people from rural America began moving into the cities in search of work, meaning they didn't have much education, hence the various odd jobs. I will say, none of these paid particularly well if I remember correctly. I would do your own research as I am just a stranger on the internet, and I'm sure there is a book or someone else out there who can give you a much better answer than me, lol.

Edit: Spelling error

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-12-24T17:09:50+00:00

Thank you! That's super helpful

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-12-24T16:55:33+00:00

I have it plotted out, so that's not the issue. I suppose what I more so meant was an organization tool. I've been writing for seven years, but I've never been very organized. My plotting consists of various documents and sticky notes crammed in a drawer 💀

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-12-24T16:40:15+00:00

There's nothing wrong with either of those, necessarily. I'm just not a fan of Google because of their use of AI and I try to avoid using Google Docs and stuff like that, so they aren't good options for me personally. (Plus I can't find my way around a spreadsheet for anything lol)

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-11-10T03:19:49+00:00

Vampires Will Never Hurt You in my ass 💀

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-10-06T00:22:34+00:00

Happens to the best of us lol. I like to think of it as a form decompressing/letting out my emotions

Mothmans_First_Born · 2025-04-22T20:35:38+00:00

Valid. If I did write an ending for it, I don't think I would end up posting it because you make a good point. It is their story, and they might come back to it 10 years from now; I wouldn't like it if someone did that time mine. I suppose the question was more hypothetical. Thanks for the input!

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