C&C is valuable, and if we feel that we have a *constructive*
point to make, we should.  We should remember, however, that there is
another human being sitting at the other terminal, one who is more 

likely

to hear you out if they don't feel like they're whole system of beliefs
is under siege.

Writers would much rather get negative criticism than no criticism; with 
that in mind, the critic can lie or he can tell the cold truth. Lying 
makes the bad fanfic writer feel good, but it's pointless because it 
does not make him write better fics. In the end, if you write bad 
fanfics, treasure the negative comments and learn from them; if you 
follow the criticisms you are far more likely to produce a piece people 
will GENUINELY like.




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