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Okay, so this is a topic that always confounds. If you don't like something or even hate it why then do you feel the need to make negative comments about it? This is something I've always pondered. It started when I joined an MB and noticed a lot of negative comments that went from I don't like such and such to just all out bile. Or flaming as it is called. I still go there occasionally but only to catch up with people who I've made friends with.
So, anyway, I was on literotica checking out an M/M story as I sometimes do, I read it, wasn't sure whether I liked it or not, decided to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what others were saying and decide whether or not to comment. Then I saw it, a very negative, hateful comment. Huh? WTF? The person was obviously homophobic and yet read the story anyway. What? I don't understand, why read the freaking story and then make such a hateful comment? I just don't get it.
It makes no sense to me at all. If you hate the subject why read about it? Then take it one step further by commenting so you can spread your hate? I just don't understand that. To take up that much time and energy to spread such bile make no sense to me. Sure I've been pissed off before but I normally rant, rave, let it all out and then move on or try to.
If you don't like M/M or F/F fine that's your thing, but to be so hateful about it? I just don't understand. I guess I'm just open minded. What business is it of mine what other people do in relationships. As long as they aren't hurting anyone and they are good people why should I care? Sometimes I don't get this world. Shit like this just brings out that part of me that during depression just didn't want to have anything to do with the world. *sigh*
Now that I talked about that, I can tell you guys that I'm still in editing. Just sent what I hope will be the final MS (manuscript) to my CP. I hope she tells me it's ready to go, because I really want to submit this story and concentrate on Pot of Gold. I recently had a flood of ideas and time line thoughts that I really liked and some that made me sad. I got inside the head of one of the characters that has been keeping me at bay (Raiden, Jayha :-) ). I know now that some characters will die and things will get dark. I know that what is to come may spill over into the mortal realm and one of the books may have to jump far into a not so happy future. I just hope some of my favorite characters will survive. I also hope I paint a interesting and realistic future.
I would like to spend this weekend in my writing cave and just write. My goal five chapters of two stories, Pot of Gold and my I/R Vamp story. I hope I can get those done and maybe even surpass my goal. Anyway, thanks for checking out the blog. Have a great weekend everyone. Hugs.
Selena
P.S. Website almost done, just have to pick the questions for my first victim er, volunteer Adele Dubois for the interview section and I'll put up the link. Hope you like the site.
Okay, so this is a topic that always confounds. If you don't like something or even hate it why then do you feel the need to make negative comments about it? This is something I've always pondered. It started when I joined an MB and noticed a lot of negative comments that went from I don't like such and such to just all out bile. Or flaming as it is called. I still go there occasionally but only to catch up with people who I've made friends with.
So, anyway, I was on literotica checking out an M/M story as I sometimes do, I read it, wasn't sure whether I liked it or not, decided to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what others were saying and decide whether or not to comment. Then I saw it, a very negative, hateful comment. Huh? WTF? The person was obviously homophobic and yet read the story anyway. What? I don't understand, why read the freaking story and then make such a hateful comment? I just don't get it.
It makes no sense to me at all. If you hate the subject why read about it? Then take it one step further by commenting so you can spread your hate? I just don't understand that. To take up that much time and energy to spread such bile make no sense to me. Sure I've been pissed off before but I normally rant, rave, let it all out and then move on or try to.
If you don't like M/M or F/F fine that's your thing, but to be so hateful about it? I just don't understand. I guess I'm just open minded. What business is it of mine what other people do in relationships. As long as they aren't hurting anyone and they are good people why should I care? Sometimes I don't get this world. Shit like this just brings out that part of me that during depression just didn't want to have anything to do with the world. *sigh*
Now that I talked about that, I can tell you guys that I'm still in editing. Just sent what I hope will be the final MS (manuscript) to my CP. I hope she tells me it's ready to go, because I really want to submit this story and concentrate on Pot of Gold. I recently had a flood of ideas and time line thoughts that I really liked and some that made me sad. I got inside the head of one of the characters that has been keeping me at bay (Raiden, Jayha :-) ). I know now that some characters will die and things will get dark. I know that what is to come may spill over into the mortal realm and one of the books may have to jump far into a not so happy future. I just hope some of my favorite characters will survive. I also hope I paint a interesting and realistic future.
I would like to spend this weekend in my writing cave and just write. My goal five chapters of two stories, Pot of Gold and my I/R Vamp story. I hope I can get those done and maybe even surpass my goal. Anyway, thanks for checking out the blog. Have a great weekend everyone. Hugs.
Selena
P.S. Website almost done, just have to pick the questions for my first victim er, volunteer Adele Dubois for the interview section and I'll put up the link. Hope you like the site.
2 comments:
Nic hon, if there is one thing that pisses me off, it is the narrow minded asshole, whose viewpoint belongs in the Dark Ages. He/she epitomizes the height of man's stupidity. God preserve us from the inappropriate and acidic commentary provided by that bigoted idiot!! Homophobia and Prejudice are two of the ills in this world that should be wiped off the face of the earth! They are the product of a small mind and an even smaller IQ!
As my mum always tells me, ‘It costs nothing to be nice’. To be accepting of all our foibles is a step closer to a loving and compassionate nature. Maybe even a better world. Unfortunately, we live with the brain dead, who delight in being as nasty as they wanna be. Daily, we have to endure the rancid opinions of arrogant and ignorant know-alls. I think, whoever believes the venom spewed by that bastard, whose intolerance feeds their viewpoint - belongs in that special place, where it’s exceedingly hot and full of devil spawn!
I know I’m ranting, but this is just another example of Ignorance, Intolerance and Nastiness resurfacing to make the Innocent suffer. Why people choose to ‘flame’ is a question that will outlive both of us! Most people have an opinion whether good or bad, but the need to do it is something that I can’t fathom.
Can’t we as human beings do better? I think and know that we can!
Criticism is often a hard pill to swallow. However, the delivery and intent determine whether the spirit behind the message is given with love or hate. We should always be constructive not destructive. Freedom of Speech and Love are two gifts that we are fortunate to enjoy. Having an opinion about any subject is indeed your god-given right. The need to denigrate someone’s creative work is something that I abhor because it comes from a place that deals with the petty, the jealous and the loathsome.
As I have been told constantly and believe this is apt, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!’
Jan
Brava, Brave Jan. Hugs.
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