See here is the thing. Most of the readers here on IF aren't really looking for FF's apart from romance. And so when they see one, they immediately want the story to lead to Arnav-Khushi getting together.
However you say that you character suffers from oedipus complex. The thing is, most readers when they click on a story, do not really go that deep into analysing characters and trying to find the psychological meaning, symbolism or side of them. I know, it can be frustrating when they don't, however maybe put up a note letting them know that this story deals with characters who are suffering from oedipus, and you would appreciate them keeping that in mind while reading the story?
However if the reason they are bashing you is literally because they want romance all around - a suggestion to those readers would be to stop reading and let the writer do what they want to do, because eventually they are not writing something they hate - they are writing and presenting something they like and are proud of. Therefore to get comments that you are not liking it, or to bash the author without any reasoning apart from wanting romance - is highly unfair, as you are not the one writing the story, and you are not the one taking the time out to write it.
Right now, my pet peeves are readers not reading the Author's notes, reader's res-ing and leaving, and readers telling me how my plot should play out.
1. Not reading A/N
There is a reason why I write Author's notes. One is to show my appreciation to the readers - because I read all the comments. Second is to give you a hint on either where the story is headed, when I will be updating next, why some things are happening the way they are, and to answer the repetitive questions I found while reading all the comments.
So all in all, the author's notes are to provide the readers with extra information to hopefully give them more of an insight into the characters and story, and to make them enjoy the story more.
But when the comments come about, it is blatantly clear which ones have read the note, and which ones have not.
i understand that they want to know what happens in the story - but please, take out those extra few minutes before or after reading the part to look over the author's note. It's my humble request.
2. People Res. and leave.
I may have to take a leaf out of Rae's book and say "Do not res"
I have been noticing this for the past few weeks, that people res on my story and leave it at that, never commenting.
Let me just get something straight - I find it rude, and I get offended when readers do that. According to me, you were excited to read the part, hence you res'd a spot. And then when you read it, you hated what you read, and hence did not even bother editing your comment because you hated it so much.
If you dislike something - let me know.
If you do not find something to your absolute liking - write that in the comment.
If you like something - let me know.
But heck, do not res and just leave it.
I have been nice about it in the past, but now I am actually gonna start chasing up those readers who res. and leave.
Also, what's the point of res-ing 20 pages after the part? Do readers actually believe that 'res' constitutes for an actual comment?
3. People tell me how my plot should play out
I am all for people throwing suggestions at me, because according to me it shows you care enough about the characters to get worked up and want to see something happen according to you. I am all for people going crazy on my thread, because I do that at times as well.
However, what I not going to tolerate is this:
"Your story is not progressing the way it should. Khushi should have done this, while Arnav should have said that. Then they should have done blah, and together that would have resulted in blah blah. And then this story would have been better"
I am sorry, did I forget you were the writer of this story?
Another thing I would like to highlight.
I am not going to tolerate any kind of advertising on my stories. If you want me to read a story of yours, PM me, and if I have the time I'll check it out. However by you coming on my thread, and posting a link, will not be appreciated at all.
Finally, a special, special and loud shout out to all my readers - especially those who leave the amazing comments that make me feel warm all over, and sometimes cause me to blush like a red tomato!
Another shout out to those who analyse things, try and get to the bottom of the character's actions, and point out mistakes when they see it!
Another shout out to those who stalk my stories! It comes in handy as I hardly PM anymore.
I absolutely adore all the comments on my stories, and it's the feedback received that keeps me going, otherwise I'd have probably quit ages ago.
And a big hug to V for making this thread! Hopefully if the readers are unknowingly making some of these mistakes - they will rectify it, and we will love them even more :)
Thanks!
~K
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