Are bronies too harsh on new Fan-Fic writers?

[Castle Bleck 19,383]

@ChikoritaBrony,

 

That would be my first stop as well.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@,

 

It's just how some people are. I can tell the difference between a writer who's just starting out, and a writer who was just messing around and took no time to develop. Still, this doesn't give people the right to bash on their fanfics. Oh it is very hard to write a story, especially when you try to write exactly what you're thinking.  

[Zhortac 1,475]

Personally, I don't care if you're a brony or not. If you try to sound like some smart ass, or some wanna be writing expert, then I won't listen to your comments on my writing. 

 

It's even more amusing, when they have no idea what the subject of the story is, and act like it's horrible.

[Syeekoh 33]

I dunno. I've never really had that experience on FimFiction. Sure, I churned out some crappy stories, but most of my fics have a positive like/dislike ratio, and the ones that don't are either shitty or gross. And the criticism has always been constructive whenever I pressed the poster about it.

[Equin Starbeat 22]

     A little bit, I just made one and near everyone nagged about punctuation WHAT UP WIT DAT ???!!! ( no offence )

[Moonlight 7,288]

I had an account on there and wrote some stories, I seemed to be one of the lucky ones since every comment was constructive criticism, rather than just "this story sucks, stop writing".  Some may be too hard on new writers, and unless that writer is a troll, it's pointless to be harsh. Give the writer constructive criticism that could help them better their story or future stories, being kind yet constructive will encourage them to write more while being harsh and negative may possibly get them to back away from writing, something they could be good at, if they learned a little more. 

[~Silver Essence~ 2,625]

Yes, very.

 

I have seen some serious hate from there, especially centered towards some here that I won't identify.

 

They give harsh criticism, hateful banter, and even as far as giving hate or death mail, really?

 

But yes, it's damn to harsh if you ask me, but I wonder why target on writers who write fan fics for fun?

[TheChosenPony 279]

You dont even know criticism until you've tried to submit a SCP article to the website (its a creepypasta-roleplay website)

 

"WRAWR WRAWR YOU DIDN'T USE PROPER PUNCTUATION WRAWR WRAWR YOU MISSED AN INDENT WRAWR WRAWR YOU ARE MISSING THE PLOT WRAWR WRAWR ##### ISNT IN CHARACTER WRAWR WRAWR I MAKE INSULT ON YOUR BIRTHMOTHER"

[Khaoios 1,970]

It's even more amusing, when they have no idea what the subject of the story is, and act like it's horrible.

 

Exactly the way I see it as well.  Once I see those kind of messages, it tells me that, that person is lazy to read it, thus posting a offensive comment, just trying to draw attention. 

[LordDiscord 289]

Honestly I think its the opposite, don't get me wrong, there are those out there that believe they need to call someone a idiot for making a few mistakes but for the most part I've only really saw criticism more than I have cruel messages. I am a relatively new fanfiction writer and I have only seen positive comments from my stories. Though that might be luck, I can't say.   

[Yellow Diamond 7,575]

You dont even know criticism until you've tried to submit a SCP article to the website (its a creepypasta-roleplay website)

 

"WRAWR WRAWR YOU DIDN'T USE PROPER PUNCTUATION WRAWR WRAWR YOU MISSED AN INDENT WRAWR WRAWR YOU ARE MISSING THE PLOT WRAWR WRAWR ##### ISNT IN CHARACTER WRAWR WRAWR I MAKE INSULT ON YOUR BIRTHMOTHER"

 

To be fair, repeatedly making punctuation and grammatical errors can make a writer appear lazy. The same goes for characterization -- an essential element in writing fiction based on pre-established concepts.

 

I've very rarely come across reviewers who rip into other stories; and if they do so, oftentimes there is a reason for a strong response. Flaming a writer doesn't count as constructive criticism, however. Attacking someone personally for their work at the amateur level is childish.

[Side Bird 566]

I don't think so bit at the same time I do.

On fimfic people can bash, but not all the time. Only on actually bad stories or things like that. Some try and help you out, point out what they saw wrong.

I've written like five fics on fimfiction, I don't get many comments but I've never really gotten bashed. I browse through a number of stories and I see good comments and lots of likes, unless the story is actually bad or that person who is bashing is just being a jerk. Though I have seen some random bashing in good stories.

One of the biggest problem I can see is new writers don't really get noticed.

New writers don't get tons if comments, views, likes, heck the same goes for me. I think fimfiction.net could be better, there are jerks on there but I think it is a good site.

Bronies are sometimes harsh towards new fan fic writers, they are brand new and need advise and help, but sometimes don't even get noticed.

Personally I like fim fic more than fan fic as fim fic is easier to upload stories stories; You have to upload stories to fan fic and on fim fic you don't you can just write which is nice for people on mobile who want to make stories

Edited February 25, 2014 by TwilightSparkle<3

[Castle Bleck 19,383]

@TheChosenPony,

 

Because people like THAT are qualified to be grammar nazis...

 

[Khaoios 1,970]

I've very rarely come across reviewers who rip into other stories; and if they do so, oftentimes there is a reason for a strong response. Flaming a writer doesn't count as constructive criticism, however. Attacking someone personally for their work at the amateur level is childish.

 

I agree 100%.  Like i mentioned before, when i see reviews, i always look for the Constructive, and well-written ones.  Most of the time now, I mostly see comments which are indeed childish and truly ridiculous, to a point where I think, "Why would they respond to something if they didn't even read it, nor understand the subject of the story".  It truly is a wonder. 

[Cyan Blue 946]

Well if it sucks that bad, then it should be criticized.

[Deesinn 393]

No, everybody is very critical, and it's totally cool.  If you're having a good time and people are reading what you write, that's the most you can ask for, anything else is extra.  Just keep doing it. 

[Dark Horn 430]

A poor story requires criticism. If one were to write a poor story, it would receive criticism.

 

If you spend a mere hour or two writing a short story and then publish it in the real world, chances are, people will mock it to no end.

 

I don't think this is a problem with bronies, I think this is a problem with writing quality. That being said, ad hominem arguments are absolutely unacceptable and should be ignored, not complained about.

[Rockymoo 2,137]

people always think it sucks to an un-believable extent, saying stuff like: 'Never write a damn thing again' or 'Why did you write this crap?'.

 

That's because it usually IS that bad.

 

There are SO many other ways to spend your time. Better ways. That goes for both reading them and writing them.

Edited February 25, 2014 by Rockymoo

[Discordian 6,015]

Welcome to the internet where everything you do is never good enough for anyone ever. Initiate fetal position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Night Shine 769]

Captain Obvious says, "If a fanfic sucks, then logically, it will be criticized!"

 

I thought that we knew better than to trust cold-hearted logic with handling other peoples' works of art that they poured their hearts into, but maybe I was wrong.

 

In response to the general topic, yes, yes we are. Those who write 'badly' don't know that they have made a mistake until that mistake is pointed out to them, so from their perspective, that makes criticism with even the slightest hint of anger or disapproval completely unjustified.

[Its Rainbow Dash 151]

Fan Fiction.Net is a great place but beware the MLP section can ignore you completely just add some flair to your summary to draw a pony in and keep trying you'll get feedback soon.

 

My fic's reviews are a mixed bag at times but I keep writing because I find it fun.

 

Keep going take criticism when needed and ignore the Gripers.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Its_Rainbow_Dash

[Scootalove 10,689]

It's because for most new fan fiction writers they don't know what they're doing, experience aside the thing is you have to at least put some effort in your first story and criticism can help them improve.

[Serious Sam 259]

@@Scootalove,I'm not talking about in-experience here, i'm talking about outright hate on good stories by good authors where the comments are not saying how the story can be made better, but that the author sucks and that it is a horrid story.  To me it feels like that they barley even read the story they're commenting on. 

[Scootalove 10,689]

@@Scootalove,I'm not talking about in-experience here, i'm talking about outright hate on good stories by good authors where the comments are not saying how the story can be made better, but that the author sucks and that it is a horrid story.  To me it feels like that they barley even read the story they're commenting on. 

Oh, I'm sorry. It's just people being stupid with their criticism.

[Serious Sam 259]

@@Scootalove,No need to be sorry, I was just correcting your mistake....which is what people should do instead of bashing and hating on them for simple mistakes.