That whole "pay me for writing fanfic" was an amusing little train-wreck to watch.

Instead, just thanking the rec for "Cartographer's" - it has been converted by me to a single HTML file for viewing on my Pocket PC by the pool! Yay! I love novel-length fics.

That particular author has several really good novel-length fics. Even though it was thoroughly jossed by HBP, his "Amid My Solitude" is one of my favorite fanfics, ever.

What's this Worst-Case-Scenario thing y'all are talking about?

I was vaguely appalled that someone reported her to LJ for TOS violations. Because she wasn't really doing anything illegal on LJ.

Actually, LJ has rules against advertising in your LJ for commercial endeavors.

Kennedy is caught up in a riot. She dies.

In what world is this a worst-case scenario?

I'm offended on behalf of the 14 or so co-writers on the project, some of whom I know.

And I'm still just boggled.

I got snarked at by some anonymous who said "a lawyer would tear your argumentation to shreds." Uh... right.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Okay, now that's hilarious.

Or something along those lines. Also, people supported her in e-mail, and she totally has mysterious disabilities we know nothing about, and don't be afraid to follow your dreams, people, peace out!

Yeah. I would feel sorry for her, except I ... can't.

Actually, LJ has rules against advertising in your LJ for commercial endeavors.

Really? So, hypothetically, if I'm a hairdresser, and I want to blog about how my perms are the bestest and my highlightings skills are the shiznit, and here's my phone number if you need a perm or highlights, I can get TOSed?

I would not have guessed that.

My favorite comment so far:

Her reality check has obviously bounced.

And yes, that is my understanding. But, you know, you have to be reported to LJ. So you'd probably have to piss someone on your fl off in order to get TOSsed.

LJ has rules against advertising in your LJ for commercial endeavors.

Yeah, but. I think this is a really grey area, and you could see it as no worse than the woman who put up a paypal donation box so people could give her money to replace her stolen laptop, or whatever.

Okay, now that's hilarious.

I got a kick out of the comment, which accused me of sophistry and then misspelled 'argument'. Plus the whole lawyer thing.

Actually, LJ has rules against advertising in your LJ for commercial endeavors.

Really? Huh, the entire Gothic fashion universe is screwed, then.

And I'm still just boggled.

Yep, this.

Wow. Just read all the VAST array of comments to the deleted post, and the final "Goodbye Cruel LJWorld!" post. Wow.

And the thing is? After all of those comments - some of which were bullyingly vicious, but many of which were "This is selfish and stupid and can hurt all of us for X Y and Z reasons" type posts she still doesn't get it. She's still clearly concentrating on the 'I asked for help in pursuing my writing career' element, rather than the 'fanfic for sale' element. And the notion that she is NOT needy, along with the notion that what she actually needs is better time management? Clearly bounced right off her head.

You think people would realize that if you say "this the stupidest thing i've ever done" and "this will probably piss people off" then it is and it will.

And people will come and tell you, at lenght, exactly how stupid you are and how pissed off they are.

Then they will tell there friends.

Who will tell theirs. And then links will be posted so everyone can see what a dumbass you are.