No One Owes You

No One Owes You

I saw a post in the AO3 group on FB saying someone commented on their fanfic saying that they shouldn't promise something when they can't deliver because the author had been having a hard time updating their fic.

It sucks when you have to wait on a new chapter and you're really invested in a story but NO. ONE. IN. THE. FANFIC. COMMUNITY. OWES. YOU. THEIR. TIME.

It's hard juggling fics when there are other things in life. Work, school, obligations that require an author to do as such (may it be if they are a caretaker, parent, etc), and mental health is a huge factor. No one can anticipate 100% when something can be updated if it's 1: a hobby, and 2: they have lives.

Not everyone lives in a basement constantly reading and typing all day.

Mental health is a HUGE thing here and it's additionally hard when motivation is a struggle, especially for those with say, ADHD and depression. A LOT of authors deal with mental health and writing is their outlet, but struggling with motivation happens.

TLDR; LIFE HAPPENS AND IT DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU!

So just don't be a shallow jack-off to the authors. People are trying their best.

It just sort of rustled my jimmies because I saw a few posts by that point of authors receiving crap comments like those. Like, your life, mental health, and wellbeing is so important and much more important than a fic. Most of the time, people don't even get paid for it; they do it because it's fun, comforting, and/or they look to hone in and improve on their skill. It's entertainment for the reader; no one is saving lives here.

what do you mean jennifer saunder's shrek 2 cover of Holding Out for a Hero didn't play over the entirety of dressrosa arc

Evening sermon

Housekeepers and Janitors Need Praise As Unsung but Very Much Important

oh i love leaving comments on ao3, you gave me pretty words and i give you my little words, oh i loved it, oh i have to tell you i loved it, ohhh do you know which was my favourite part? i'm gonna tell you, also it was a wonderful job and and and