Can someone explain internet trolling to me?
I know I can just look it up, but I rather read it from other fan fiction writers and readers. I feel like a couple of people are really going in on the negative comments on one of my SQ stories, and I’ve been trying to console them and kill them with kindness but I feel like it’s getting me nowhere.
I’m just a little confused, because naturally when I start reading something and it seems like I’m going to fucking hate it, I simply stop reading it. I mean, not all stories are for everybody, right?
The comments don’t really bother me, it is what it is, what I don’t like is possibly damaging the reader. These two people seem to be taking my story to heart and I’m not sure it’s not causing them some kind of mental duress.
They seem to be the only two people who have a problem with the story and I always address their concerns but it doesn’t seem to work, so I’m really not sure what to do. I asked them to stop reading because it seemed to make them unhappy, but I just have this feeling they won’t because they enjoy posting very long negative comments.
Are they trying to bait me? I’m not sure. I’m trying to stay mature, positive, and understanding instead of telling them that ‘it’s not my problem if they keep missing the big picture’ or ‘just stop fucking reading it , dumbass!’ I try not to get too personal.
I know how passionate Swen readers and writers can be and I’m always open to suggestions but these people aren’t giving me any; they are just bitching about how they don’t like the way the characters are acting.
Should I keep responding to their comments?
Should I just ignore and/or delete them?
Should I not be so nice and understanding?
What?