It's very, very frustrating when you have flamers.

Okay, let me back up. I write fanfiction, and the use of 'flamers' in reference to it basically means people that constantly pile undeserved cruelty and criticism (especially in uppercase lettering) upon creators. It's not even constructive criticism, just unkindness. And it's typically placed upon anyone from newbie creators, to experienced authors. The only people they seem to like are people they know. And rather than helping out, they seek only to hurt.

So, yes, I hate flamers. And I am so going to tell the moderators about what an abusive...

I won't swear, I won't swear. I promise I won't swear.

But he's basically an abusive jerk. And any time a new story is written within this specific genre, he writes out a scathing response. And the worst is when he does it to new authors; to those with neither the confidence nore the experience to realize that his opinion doesn't matter. So they become devasted and stop writing. Because of HIM. (And then I go back and reassure them that it's really okay, and not be discouraged from continuing to write fanfiction. *shrugs*)

And I've been putting up with it for three freaking months.

Here's how the very end went:

Him:

"There is something very wrong with the last two chapters. Their language is so weird, that it felt like they were written in a different language; I completely lost the track of the characters' motivation; and nearly every scene is so confusing that several times I had to grit my teeth so not to cry "what the heck is going on!?"

It was very uncomfortable reading. Pity, I remember I liked this story.

I don't give up on your story yet, but I hope that whatever is going on with you it will be over soon."

Me:

"Regardless, this is how the story will continue. I'm sorry if this displeases you, but if the reading truly is as unfortunate as you believe, then you are permitted to quit reading at any time.

I write because I love writing. I also write to make others feel happy. Majority says that, for the most part, everyone's enjoying the story. Nevertheless, I don't write with any serious intent, and not really with anyone's approval in mind. Especially in regards to those that enjoy belittling fanfiction authors, particularly newbies.

Those that post on FF.net know that they are amature writers, but create stories nonetheless. For the pleasure of it. When did that welcome inspirational roller coaster drop into such a downward dive? I've noted that sometimes following one of your scathing reviews fledgling authors will stop posting (having read several of the same fics that you have), not realizing that your opinions have little seriousness to them.

Likewise, for the past three months I have bit my tongue. I have explained things, I have admitted when I have done things wrong, and I have corrected mistakes. My words have been civil, for the most part, and never biting. But I will not put up with you treating my story as though it is fecal matter. Ending it all with a "Pity, I remember I liked this story."

If you chose to continue reading my updates, that is your choice, but I ask that you never review this story again, nor PM me. Or else I will report you to the moderators. Thank you."

So I reported him to the Moderator, just barely. We'll see what hits the fan after that. I hate being petty but...man, I'm tired of it all. Especially when it makes me not want to write or draw.

--Shahrezad1