Overall: every writer (even “professionals”) have the choice to accept or decline constructive criticism - and whatever happens because of it (ie, we lose readers) is on us. A professional who’s in it for the money is going to care a lot more than my free fic writing ass.

Anyway, I invite any AUTHORS who have a perspective on this as an AUTHOR to give constructive feedback (lol), because I’m curious, and maybe I’m way off mark. Let me know.

PS: this is not a thread to hate on readers. Obviously writers love their readers, and I love all of you guys for being there and validating me (Lol) and it’s always a lot of fun :) Just think some people don’t understand some things, and I wish they would :(

PPS: also this is not to hate on writers who do like constructive feedback like I think that’s so cool of you and you’re doing amazing I love you

okay before I go to bed a point I want to add that people reminded me of: calling out an author for writing something highly offending or problematic is a whole different ballgame. That’s not criticism; that’s addressing a bigger problem, bigger than fic writing.

also it’s been really nice reading your guys’ thoughts on everything and it’s nice to see that almost everyone agrees! Now don’t forget to leave kudos and comments on your favorite fics and have a lovely day :D