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Post by Caitlin on Jul 10, 2009 1:58:11 GMT -5
Well, you didn't link us, so it can't really be seen as a shameless bump.
On one hand I agree with you. We probably should be more tolerant of ANs as chapters, I mean we ignore every other rule that FF has (but lets not get me started on that hypocrisy grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). So, in theory we should be more tolerant.
I guess my issue with AN chapters is the let down. You know? You get that alert in your email, you get all excited, you click the link, squeeing to yourself a little, and then...nothing.
Some stupid crap about voting or an apology (I don't, necessarily think it is stupid crap, that is just the immediate reaction) and I don't CARE because where the HELL is MY chapter.
Yea, so, the reaction is completely unfair and stupid, but thats what it is. And some people can't let go of that. All they have is their initial emotional reaction. And thats why its seen as a nono, because somehow these crazies have garnered respect in our community.
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That was a little mean. I'm not thinking of anyone in particular. Just saying some people can't take a step back. Including myself sometimes.
You should have seen my initail reaction to the take down of Black and White...BUT I kept it to myself, and didn't say anytihng to the author until I was over the initial shock. And then i was little more fair. A lot of people hit that review button without taking a step back.
/ramble
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Post by Christine on Jul 10, 2009 12:58:17 GMT -5
It's a mixed bag for me. I've done it and it's been done to me in turn. I've vowed never to do such a thing again since I go so long between updates. Instead, I'm pimping out things people need to know in the end author's note.
But I can understand why some people do it. And I don't fault them for it, just sigh when I realize it's not a chapter and only slightly harass them in gchat.
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Post by Christine on Jul 10, 2009 18:59:31 GMT -5
In that case, you're totally validated.
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Post by twilightismyheroin on Jul 11, 2009 12:25:09 GMT -5
i agree with christine if the story is completed and everyone knows it's completed then you don't get exicted when theres an alert in the inbox so most people can forgive you
you're not expecting anything so you're not disappointed,just curious as to what it is
and the only time author note chapters REALLY bug me is when the author doesn't update for months and months and then post AN chaps, especially when they post 3 similar AN chaps in a row
that's just three times the let down and if the only thing theyre doing is repeating why the chapter is still not here and how sorry she (or he) is then you don't really need to hear it - we KNOW it's not here by the lack of an alert
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