You didn't make me more upset. Asking me to re-think a decision is always a good idea.
However, I think my decision will stand, regardless it was only one reviewer. If one reader feels they can do that kind of thing in public with impunity, no doubt there are more. And frankly, this is the one non-flammatory manner in which I, as a writer, can take a stand against that kind of reader tyranny.
Besides, as I told Vanime up above, I've been looking for an excuse to start paring down the number of archives I post to anyway, especially now that (1) I have Bennas Aeärwen up and running; and (2) I've said in so many words in public that I don't write and post my stories merely to get reviews. If folks want to read my stories, that's great - that's why I post them: to share them. If they want to review, that's even greater; if they want me to respond to those reviews, then give me a reason to. Be personable, ask questions.
But for pity's sake, don't lecture, harass, or scold me for not meeting their expectations. Nobody, and I do mean NOBODY has the right to foist expectations on me unless they're bloody well paying me Real Life™ money.
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Date: 2010-08-31 05:52 pm (UTC)However, I think my decision will stand, regardless it was only one reviewer. If one reader feels they can do that kind of thing in public with impunity, no doubt there are more. And frankly, this is the one non-flammatory manner in which I, as a writer, can take a stand against that kind of reader tyranny.
Besides, as I told Vanime up above, I've been looking for an excuse to start paring down the number of archives I post to anyway, especially now that (1) I have Bennas Aeärwen up and running; and (2) I've said in so many words in public that I don't write and post my stories merely to get reviews. If folks want to read my stories, that's great - that's why I post them: to share them. If they want to review, that's even greater; if they want me to respond to those reviews, then give me a reason to. Be personable, ask questions.
But for pity's sake, don't lecture, harass, or scold me for not meeting their expectations. Nobody, and I do mean NOBODY has the right to foist expectations on me unless they're bloody well paying me Real Life™ money.