GIFfic is fairly clear and understandable and not quite as horrendous. I say we run with it. We're trendsetters.
Jayne: There's times I think you don't take me seriously. I think that ought to change. Mal: Do you think it's likely to?
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
brenda m - Apr 04, 2012 3:25:59 pm PDT #7704 of 10434
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Consuela - Apr 19, 2012 8:41:34 pm PDT #7705 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
You know that hit-counts meme going around right now?
When someone on your DW Network has five times as many hits as your most popular story ever, it's... kind of disheartening.
t sigh
erikaj - Apr 20, 2012 4:57:56 am PDT #7706 of 10434
Always Anti-fascist!
Sometimes, when I look at my hit counts,which are modest, but impress me since I don't archive on a consistent basis, I do wonder if I've got a hater who wants to show her friends how awful my story is.(of course it's also a WIP--maybe they are going to comment when I'm done, but I suspect I have some karma coming too.
WindSparrow - Apr 20, 2012 8:40:18 am PDT #7707 of 10434
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Have I mentioned my propensity to check how many comments a story has gotten, and if it is getting a ton more than any of mine, I don't leave one? It's petty. And ridiculous. But I do it anyway. Hit count is interesting, but comments are what make me feel validated. Vain and petty, that's me.
Consuela - Apr 20, 2012 8:44:38 am PDT #7708 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Aww, Windsparrow, I totally get the feeling, but I wish you'd change your mind. Sometimes The Claw just happens, and someone hits the sweet spot without even knowing what they've done. It hardly seems fair to hold back on thanking them just because other people have done so--after all, you still got pleasure from the story, yeah?
I don't mean to be all scoldy, though.
Dana - Apr 20, 2012 8:46:39 am PDT #7709 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, that hit count meme mostly makes me think about how random things are.
Consuela - Apr 20, 2012 8:46:59 am PDT #7710 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
WindSparrow - Apr 20, 2012 10:00:35 am PDT #7711 of 10434
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
It hardly seems fair to hold back on thanking them just because other people have done so--after all, you still got pleasure from the story, yeah?
Sadly I am not mature enough to be able to keep my envy out of my comments, except under certain circumstances - for someone I know and like, for someone who has taken the time and trouble to review my stuff, etc. "I like this story. Out of curiosity, what's the ratio between your hit count and how many reviews you get? Does the begging really help?" ... thinking maybe it is just better to keep silent.
ETA: On the other hand, when I find a good story or a good author who is not getting the reviews/comments deserved - I make an extra effort to comment consistently and rec it.
Amy - Apr 20, 2012 10:09:09 am PDT #7712 of 10434
Because books.
I never had a hit counter on LJ, and the one on AO3 is fascinating. Not necessarily in a good way, either.
Connie Neil - Apr 20, 2012 10:23:08 am PDT #7713 of 10434
brillig
I still get comments and favorited from ff.net, but I sometimes forget I even have anything on AO3. I don't think I have any comments on aO3, and 1 Kudo.