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when readers become TOO involved
Sep. 22nd, 2004 08:27 pmIf this is you, I'm sorry.
I got a review for SC today, that just... bugged me. It's just a fic, ladies and gents. Just fanfiction. I'm not trying to change the world or society with this one. I'm just trying to tell a story. Yes, I do believe this review was meant all in good humor which is why my response, though I was very irritated, was polite.
( review )
I don't go with ANY of that. Someone can tell you that shit 'til the cows some home, but until you are ready to move on, you won't. That's why I don't watch Oprah. It's good advice. It really is, but only you can decide your life and its course (and yes, not choosing is still a choice). There is no magic cure for depression or heartache or being in a bad situation emotionally. All the good advice in the world won't heal you unless you're ready to be healed. And there's a specific person on my flist that knows EXACTLY what I am talking about (still proud of you). Yes, others can guide you, but only you make the recovery. Only you decide when things end and how it's gonna be.
( my reply )
Again, if this was your review, I do apologize. It just rubbed me the wrong way.
eta: Yes, I should be in awe that something I wrote has generated this much thought. Normally, I would be, but I just don't agree with the opinions stated there. And it's my livejournal. I can post my opinion here. I just want people to read, perhaps be entertained. I'm not out to make some sort of social commentary with this fic.
I got a review for SC today, that just... bugged me. It's just a fic, ladies and gents. Just fanfiction. I'm not trying to change the world or society with this one. I'm just trying to tell a story. Yes, I do believe this review was meant all in good humor which is why my response, though I was very irritated, was polite.
( review )
I don't go with ANY of that. Someone can tell you that shit 'til the cows some home, but until you are ready to move on, you won't. That's why I don't watch Oprah. It's good advice. It really is, but only you can decide your life and its course (and yes, not choosing is still a choice). There is no magic cure for depression or heartache or being in a bad situation emotionally. All the good advice in the world won't heal you unless you're ready to be healed. And there's a specific person on my flist that knows EXACTLY what I am talking about (still proud of you). Yes, others can guide you, but only you make the recovery. Only you decide when things end and how it's gonna be.
( my reply )
Again, if this was your review, I do apologize. It just rubbed me the wrong way.
eta: Yes, I should be in awe that something I wrote has generated this much thought. Normally, I would be, but I just don't agree with the opinions stated there. And it's my livejournal. I can post my opinion here. I just want people to read, perhaps be entertained. I'm not out to make some sort of social commentary with this fic.
