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[lillitheris]

MidnightRaith wrote...

However, my point is: yes, there are some horrible fics out there that barely qualify as such, but what ultimate harm are they commiting?

They take space, but that’s not really a concern for anyone but those who run the site.

[MidnightRaith]

lillitheris wrote...

MidnightRaith wrote...

However, my point is: yes, there are some horrible fics out there that barely qualify as such, but what ultimate harm are they commiting?

They take space, but that’s not really a concern for anyone but those who run the site.

What's the concern there, though? Apparently, they get advertisements on that site like nothing else. Conceivably, they could make enough money off of those that space would not be a great concern.

[lillitheris]

MidnightRaith wrote...

lillitheris wrote...

MidnightRaith wrote...

However, my point is: yes, there are some horrible fics out there that barely qualify as such, but what ultimate harm are they commiting?

They take space, but that’s not really a concern for anyone but those who run the site.

What's the concern there, though? Apparently, they get advertisements on that site like nothing else. Conceivably, they could make enough money off of those that space would not be a great concern.

Could, yes. Nobody knows but the owners.

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On that note, I better get ’riting…having a rough time getting started today.

Modifié par lillitheris, 06 juin 2012 - 11:14 .

[noxiuniversitas1]

Fission Chips wrote...

Anyone know what's going on at fanfiction . net? Is the site really going to remove stories that are too sexual/violent? If true, that's disturbing, but I also pity the person who has to sift through all the zillions of stories on that site

Just curious - where did you read about that?

[jedisolo]

There is this fanfiction called Dark Energy by Melaradark and it is one excellent piece of Mass Effect fanfiction. http://www.fanfictio...3401/Melaradark

Modifié par jedisolo, 06 juin 2012 - 01:00 .

[lillitheris]

jedisolo wrote...

There is this fanfiction called Dark Energy by Melaradark and it is one excellent piece of Mass Effect fanfiction. http://www.fanfictio...3401/Melaradark

The Dark Energy series is fantastic. If you’re looking for stuff to read, there’s a bunch in the ALL The Fanfics thread (see my signature)

[Theodoro]

lillitheris wrote...

jedisolo wrote...

There is this fanfiction called Dark Energy by Melaradark and it is one excellent piece of Mass Effect fanfiction. http://www.fanfictio...3401/Melaradark

The Dark Energy series is fantastic. If you’re looking for stuff to read, there’s a bunch in the ALL The Fanfics thread (see my signature)

I might start reading it because it seems to be very popular - but since it's pretty long, I have to ask whether it is related to the original Dark Energy plot that was supposed to be the ending of Mass Effect 3?

Also, anybody dislike all the new changes they made to FFN these last couple of days? Wonder whether there's an option to go back to the old layout.

[TrulyInnovative]

Theodoro wrote...

I might start reading it because it seems to be very popular - but since it's pretty long, I have to ask whether it is related to the original Dark Energy plot that was supposed to be the ending of Mass Effect 3?

Also, anybody dislike all the new changes they made to FFN these last couple of days? Wonder whether there's an option to go back to the old layout.

The Dark Energy series has nothing to do with the dark energy plot, as far as I've noticed. And no, the FF.net changes don't bother me because I always download the stories as E-books anyway.

[lillitheris]

Theodoro wrote...

lillitheris wrote...

jedisolo wrote...

There is this fanfiction called Dark Energy by Melaradark and it is one excellent piece of Mass Effect fanfiction. http://www.fanfictio...3401/Melaradark

The Dark Energy series is fantastic. If you’re looking for stuff to read, there’s a bunch in the ALL The Fanfics thread (see my signature)

I might start reading it because it seems to be very popular - but since it's pretty long, I have to ask whether it is related to the original Dark Energy plot that was supposed to be the ending of Mass Effect 3?

No, or at least up to now it hasn’t. Mel did promise to change the ending when she gets there, though, so I dunno.

Also, anybody dislike all the new changes they made to FFN these last couple of days? Wonder whether there's an option to go back to the old layout.

I don’t like the restricted size of the admin/settings panel but other than that it’s OK. It would be nicer to have the option, of course.

[Theodoro]

Thanks, guys - I'll look it up, then, though I'm not a fan of Renegade Shepard and especially not one that romances Liara - I just don't see it happening. The author might have made it believable, of course.

[TrulyInnovative]

Theodoro wrote...

Thanks, guys - I'll look it up, then, though I'm not a fan of Renegade Shepard and especially not one that romances Liara - I just don't see it happening. The author might have made it believable, of course.

In truth, her Shepard is not all that Renegade, especially with her dealings with Liara.

[lillitheris]

Theodoro wrote...

Thanks, guys - I'll look it up, then, though I'm not a fan of Renegade Shepard and especially not one that romances Liara - I just don't see it happening. The author might have made it believable, of course.

I wish she’d change that description…Del is so not a renegade. She just has a bit of a temper.

Modifié par lillitheris, 06 juin 2012 - 01:34 .

[noxiuniversitas1]

Theodoro wrote...

Thanks, guys - I'll look it up, then, though I'm not a fan of Renegade Shepard and especially not one that romances Liara - I just don't see it happening. The author might have made it believable, of course.

It's all about the paragades

[Sialater]

noxiuniversitas1 wrote...

Fission Chips wrote...

Anyone know what's going on at fanfiction . net? Is the site really going to remove stories that are too sexual/violent? If true, that's disturbing, but I also pity the person who has to sift through all the zillions of stories on that site

Just curious - where did you read about that?

A group called Critics United are apparently going around and reporting (and in most cases 'critiquing' and I use that term loosely for some of the reviews I've seen) fics that don't adhere to FF.net's Terms Of Service. 

Make sure your fics are backed up and I have AO3 invites if anyone needs them.

[noxiuniversitas1]

Sialater wrote...

noxiuniversitas1 wrote...

Fission Chips wrote...

Anyone know what's going on at fanfiction . net? Is the site really going to remove stories that are too sexual/violent? If true, that's disturbing, but I also pity the person who has to sift through all the zillions of stories on that site

Just curious - where did you read about that?

A group called Critics United are apparently going around and reporting (and in most cases 'critiquing' and I use that term loosely for some of the reviews I've seen) fics that don't adhere to FF.net's Terms Of Service. 

Make sure your fics are backed up and I have AO3 invites if anyone needs them.

Ah, what a pain in the proverbial arse. I'm pretty new to the entire FF scene... AO3?

[TrulyInnovative]

noxiuniversitas1 wrote...

Ah, what a pain in the proverbial arse. I'm pretty new to the entire FF scene... AO3?

Archive of our own, a fan-run fanfiction site.

[noxiuniversitas1]

Cheers for the heads-up

Also - impressive collection of fics from your sig. It must have taken you ages! Almost tempted to start reading, but still on the clock :innocent:

Modifié par noxiuniversitas1, 06 juin 2012 - 02:58 .

[IliyaMoroumetz]

Sialater wrote...
A group called Critics United are apparently going around and reporting (and in most cases 'critiquing' and I use that term loosely for some of the reviews I've seen) fics that don't adhere to FF.net's Terms Of Service. 

Make sure your fics are backed up and I have AO3 invites if anyone needs them.

Critics United?  That's a misnomer if ever there was one.

[lillitheris]

Be notified that orchidcactus has one AO3 invite (but can’t post to this thread).

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Also, I think I’m going to miss my deadline by a couple hours today

Modifié par lillitheris, 06 juin 2012 - 04:28 .

[dpMeggers]

IliyaMoroumetz wrote...

Sialater wrote...
A group called Critics United are apparently going around and reporting (and in most cases 'critiquing' and I use that term loosely for some of the reviews I've seen) fics that don't adhere to FF.net's Terms Of Service. 

Make sure your fics are backed up and I have AO3 invites if anyone needs them.

Critics United?  That's a misnomer if ever there was one.

But sounds better than Pedants, Fascists, Killjoys and Bullies?
...Actually I like the sound of that better.

[Sialater]

dpMeggers wrote...

IliyaMoroumetz wrote...

Sialater wrote...
A group called Critics United are apparently going around and reporting (and in most cases 'critiquing' and I use that term loosely for some of the reviews I've seen) fics that don't adhere to FF.net's Terms Of Service. 

Make sure your fics are backed up and I have AO3 invites if anyone needs them.

Critics United?  That's a misnomer if ever there was one.

But sounds better than Pedants, Fascists, Killjoys and Bullies?
...Actually I like the sound of that better.

It's at least shorter.

[fluffywalrus]

MidnightRaith wrote...

However, my point is: yes, there are some horrible fics out there that barely qualify as such, but what ultimate harm are they commiting? I see horrible fics all the time, and some are those you used as examples. But, I can spot these fics at just their summaries or looking at their word length. If I did end up clicking on the fic, then I can really spot it for what it is within the first few lines. Then, I click the back button and I never come across those specific fics again. I don't give them the time of day. What is preventing this group from doing the same? To be honest, I don't see what purpose the guidelines fanfic have now. It's turned into a huge database that can be used by a variety of people that are looking for different things.

Some people enjoy songfics, some enjoy the troll parodies and some enjoy the script format. All of which violate the guidelines and all of which garner attention from specific groups. My point is, how much control does the site manager/moderators/whatever have? Yeah, they can delete stuff, but what is the point? It will eventually turn up again, all of it, and it will attract those people that originally enjoyed those type of fics all over again.

The only thing they are doing is upsetting users from wrongfully deleted fics and users that actually write the fics that violate the guidelines and giving power to groups like Critics Unite. CU serves little purpose besides openly insulting users that write things that get on their nerves and advertising fics they want to delete on their forums. It comes off as arrogant and gives the impression that they think they know what is best for a massive database of fics that entertain a massive userbase with a variety of tastes and skill for writing. I understand the need for critics, but not when these critics think that they need to just rip into people or think that they need to be on the frontlines of a fanfic purge that is better suited for the people that actually came up with the guidelines.

In my opinion, I think they just need to let sleeping dogs lie. These fics aren't hurting anything, they can be ignored and fanfic is deleting fics that really have no other place to go. What other fanfic database is known well enough to host more mature fics that don't have the reputation that sites like adultfanfic have? Why not just bring back the MA rating and have users submit their ages to use it? Place that screen depicting the laws you see on other more adult sites for underage users and all that.

This purge isn't going to do anything in the long run. CU thinks that they are doing something great, when in reality, several weeks from now, to maybe a few months, things will go back to just like they were before. Fanfic is a site with a very loose screening process. The "undesireables" that have CU's and fanfic.net's panties in a bunch will come back and all that effort will be for nothing until the next purge. So, what's the point? Just hit the back button....

I suppose I can agree with this:)

[lillitheris]

Unf, I have a line that is just…so on the nose it’s almost groan-territory. I swear, I didn’t actually plan the whole convergence of events just to use the line, it just happened. It works beautifully, but I’m concerned that it might seem too deliberate and thereby cheapen the actual events themselves.

Anyone who’s at least ~10 chapters into “Unity” or doesn’t care about possible spoilers up for review? This is literally one line of dialogue (plus a little background).

Modifié par lillitheris, 06 juin 2012 - 07:44 .

[Mr.BlazenGlazen]

I think I made some major improvements to the original excerpt you guys gave feedback on. Though I'll let you guys see it after I'm done with the chapter, I don't want anymore stalling.

I focused more on what shepard is thinking rather than feeling. And I focused more on his surroundings.

[fluffywalrus]

lillitheris wrote...

Unf, I have a line that is just…so on the nose it’s almost groan-territory. I swear, I didn’t actually plan the whole convergence of events just to use the line, it just happened. It works beautifully, but I’m concerned that it might seem too deliberate and thereby cheapen the actual events themselves.

Anyone who’s at least ~10 chapters into “Unity” or doesn’t care about possible spoilers up for review? This is literally one line of dialogue (plus a little background).

I'm all caught up. Don't know how much good I'll be, but I can give it a go.