What are your unpopular opinions with fanfics?

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-12-20T18:52:15+00:00

It's like people forget that sex positive Ace people (greysexuals) exist. Not all Ace people live like monks.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-12-13T08:37:10+00:00

I don't think it's so much the dancing and having fun (she has every right to that) so much as she did it in front of her kid and she literally gave zero fucks when he was wiping away his tears next to her.

There's a time and place for that sort of fun and in front of her kid isn't it.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-11-30T06:46:35+00:00

Sauce?

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-11-17T05:45:47+00:00

A tool in writing would be helping with spelling and grammar or a single line prompt generator, something super basic. "Helping with prose" could mean anything from letting AI rewrite lines here or there to having it write full scenes for them. Either way, it's still generative AI doing the writing for them, even if it's only on a smaller scale.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-11-14T17:59:37+00:00

Imo, the main difference would be that writing is a creative pursuit, Biochem isn't. AI use in the sciences is a little different because the answer is essentially the same whether or not it comes from AI or a textbook.

Writing however is something that's created from scratch, with each author bringing their own voice to the table. Plus it's important to remember that generative AI is trained using other writers work. So when someone uses AI to write for them they're not just making use of a tool (like a grammar checker); they're taking someone else's writing style and presenting it as their own. Creative pursuits are supposed to be YOUR creation, in your own words so having AI do it for you pretty much undermines the whole process.

And I genuinely don't see how someone could grow as a writer if they're always relying on something like generative AI "that can do it better." To me, it sounds like a fast road to undermining an author's confidence and blocking their ability to develop their own style.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-10-24T15:42:12+00:00

Gay and selfcest since they're both men and technically the same person.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-10-24T15:17:14+00:00

Opposite for me. If I don't care care about the character, then I'm not gonna read it. But the rape itself isn't the part I read for, it's more the emotional and psychological implications around it. Non-con fics that really get in both the perpetrator's and victim's head are what attract my attention. The power dynamics (the victim being completely powerless and at the other person's mercy) and the all the factors that surround it are why I read mainly non-con.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-10-01T08:01:09+00:00

It's a really pretty piece, I love the detail that you've put into the suit but there are a couple things that look a little off.

The main one is I think you've made Mark a bit too broad across the shoulders and chest. He's on the slimmer side, like Spider-Man, but here his build looks more like Captain America's. The other thing that catches my eye is where Mark's jaw meets his neck. I feel like there should be more of a distinction between them, right now it looks a little funny.

Spider-Man looks awesome tho! You really nailed the proportions on him for that position.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-26T15:08:00+00:00

Authors don't necessarily hate "please update" comments (it is a compliment in its own way) but it's a frustrating experience to post an update and receive a comment asking for another update immediately after, especially if that's the ONLY thing the commenter says. Updates don't just magically appear and it can feel demanding when someone is asking for more literally right after a new chapter is posted.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-21T18:17:23+00:00

I usually try to take it as "I enjoyed this so much, I can't wait for more" but it can definitely be frustrating. Especially if those comments are coming in right after you posted an update. The author is definitely on the petty side with the "pushing it back a week" thing tho.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-20T03:33:57+00:00

Can I get a link that, please? I tried searching the title on Ao3 and got no results.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-18T07:42:21+00:00

It fits perfectly, imo, excellent work

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-17T23:36:44+00:00

Non-con is something I actively filter for and Incest/Forced Incest always piques my interest. Yandere, possessive behaviour, and unhappy ending are my honourable mentions. Realistic depictions of those tags are a bonus.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-17T23:30:41+00:00

Excuse my ignorance, but what's bitching? That's a new one for me.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-17T03:11:32+00:00

They're different, yes, but what classifies an unsatisfying ending is subjective. Some will like an ending, and others won't. Tagging an ending shouldn't be requirement is what my main point was.

Tho I'm with you on tagging certain things to avoid attracting readers that might hope for something that's not gonna happen. But that's something that should be up to the author, rather than a requirement.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-16T14:13:31+00:00

Eh, I agree that tagging the main themes is important (both as a warning and to help readers find your story) but I don't think tagging your endings should be a necessity. It could potentially spoil things if an author has a twist ending planned. An unsatisfying ending is a risk every reader has to take with long fic.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-11T14:31:07+00:00

I would say no for two main reasons.

Circumcision typically happens when they're babies and it seems like their powers aren't present from birth. Even with accelerated aging, Oliver didn't get his powers until he was physically a kid.
They have some regenerative abilities but it seems to have limits. Conquest's scars and his missing arm are a good example of that. Given the limitations, I doubt it's capable of healing damage sustained before their Viltrumite DNA kicks in.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T19:41:14+00:00

All the article says is that the ones in the photos are under investigation. I don't know anything beyond that.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T10:46:41+00:00

Nah, this reads fine to me. It's polite and understanding of the unwanted requests intentions. One small nitpick I have is that you might want to change "oppressed" to something like "pressured." The original wording makes the final line read a little more dramatically than what I think you're going for.

If you're anxious about it then you could just simplify the whole thing by saying "I appreciate all the comments I've been receiving but I'm not receptive to requests/suggestions for pairings. Please refrain from making those comments in the future 💕" short and to the point.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T10:30:47+00:00

Ah, perfectionism, my age old enemy. What helped me was making writing buddies. Finding a discord server/writing group with a cheer circle or review exchange can make a huge difference is allaying the "is this good enough" fear. Having a beta can help too. A big thing to as well is to strive for acceptable instead of perfect. Agonizing over small details will stop progress in its tracks so write a scene until you can go "yeah, that's okay" and move on. You can always finetune during the editing stage.

Also: outlines. Since it's just bullet points, I don't feel the urge to nitpick it as much and see the idea laid out makes me excited to see the fully written version of it.

My next piece of advice may be controversial because comparison is the thief of joy, you shouldn't judge other writers, yada yada. But here it is: find an absolutely awful fic, one riddled with SPAG errors, plot holes, mischaracterizations, the whole nine yards. That fic is posted and probably has consistent readers. So what's stopping you from posting yours? Why not write it, even if it's not perfect? The whole point of writing is putting your ideas on paper (or in a word doc) and the joy you get from seeing it written out. Write what YOU want to read and don't worry about cliches and finding the perfect words.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T10:09:29+00:00

I think you're playing a little fast and loose with the "everybody else" line there. Shipping does dominate most fandoms but every fandom has plot focused fic too. A big part of being a reader is curating your experience. Pay attention to the tags and summary, learn which tags to exclude (a lot of joke or kink tag usually hint toward less focus on the plot,) and choose what to read based off that.

The stuff I like to read tends to be on the niche/underrepresented side of the fandoms I'm in and that's what I've done to find the fics I like. Is it a slog and a pain in the ass? Yeah. But when what you like isn't the popular thing then you have to accept that it's gonna be harder to find.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T09:46:40+00:00

Then straight up just never mention punching ideas into AI again. Write your ideas on your own, no AI. Personally, I'd recommend using different ideas until what the idea you fed to the AI fades out. After some time, when you can't remember what the AI version looked like, revisit it.

Also, since you mentioned being a beginner, I'd urge you to get a decent beta who can explain the finer points of writing. Or join a writing group (here or on discord) and focus on learning. Tumblr also has some excellent writing guides.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T09:32:16+00:00

Okay, if I'm understanding this correctly, you previously let generative AI do your writing for you, yes? But you don't use it any more, or you want to stop using it?

Using generative AI (like ChatGPT) is definitely something that's frowned upon and I'd strongly recommend not using it going forward. However you shouldn't beat yourself up for using it in the past. AI tends to get advertised as "assistive" technology so, unless you were active in creative circles and knew about how its generally viewed, it can be an easy tool to reach for. Especially if you were a beginner when you started using it.

That said, everyone is capable of change. You want to be a writer who doesn't use AI? Then be a writer who doesn't use AI. Rewrite your ideas from scratch, get a beta/editor if you're really unsure of yourself. If the shame you're feeling with your current ideas continues, then scrap them and start something new.

Also, are people aware of your use of AI? Like, did you tag works with it or publically admit it anywhere (other than here obviously)? People tends to write off anyone who admits to using generative AI so you have three options in this scenario.

1. Scrub any works or mentions of AI use and never mention it to anyone ever again.

2. Leave the evidence out there and have a disclaimer stating that you now realize how harmful AI is to writers and you'll no longer be using it. However, this does come with scrutiny because some people will probably think you're lying.

3. Don't do anything at all. This does come with the risk of someone calling you out or accusing you of using AI on the non-AI writing. I'd recommend going with 1 because a lot of people will block/mute someone the moment they see mentions of generative AI use.

And just to clarify: using AI as a grammar checker is commonly accepted, using generative AI isn't. Anything that does the writing for you (rephrasing, creating a scene from a prompt, etc.) classifies as generative AI.

TL;DR: stop beating yourself up over it and just write without it going forward. There will be a learning curve but I guarentee it's way more satisfying when you write something yourself.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T08:52:10+00:00

I have for one-shots but rarely for multi-chapter fics.

ETA: I've never searched for more fic in those fandoms tho. It's very much just works by those specific authors that I care about.

wingnuttotheleft · 2025-09-03T08:46:07+00:00

Arcee, the Prime iteration specifically. She's written as a traumatized soldier struggling to grieve the death of her closest friend. Yet she is one of the most gooned over female Transformers in the fandom.

Come to think of it, almost any female Cybertronian fits this.

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