I got quite a few really demanding reviews, and even some freaky threatening reviews on Eclipse, but I was determined to finish it, and it didn't impact the story. But... I think the pressure was part of the reason I just couldn't get up the personal passion for writing the sequel. I felt like I was just writing because other people were making demands. But yeah, there were some actual threats, and some other really demanding comments. Even if they were MEANT to be this perverse form of encouragement, I just can't get a positive vibe from anything phrased as a threat. Forget facial cues or verbal tones - there are some things you just don't say, period. I totally don't blame that fanfic writer for quitting. Saying, "Oh, it's so sad that it's over!" is very different from saying, "How dare you stop there?!? Write another chapter, or I'll hunt you down!" I could probably go through old reviews and find some real gems.
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Date: 2011-03-23 01:35 am (UTC)Don't worry, there are scones in the oven! :)