#u can scroll down my account and see me reblogging posts THANKING y’all for xyz amount of notes

[xianoii]

you're complaining people don't get the attention they deserve? it's how the internet works though? not everyone likes what you do and whatnot, and if you're mad that your followers are barely talking to you, then it's yours and their problem, I'm just pointing out that it's immature to get mad that some creators don't get the attention they deserve bc of the "community". if you're going to write, don't always expect high likes or sumn like that, not everyone sees what you write, and not everyone will like it. if you're easily swayed bc you get less likes than usual, then just don't write at all. this is why most writers are self indulgent.

Look, I'm not stopping you from going ahead and writing for real life ppl instead of fictional chars(your blog, your choice), but please don't get offended when you or other people get lesser likes than others. It's simply how the internet works.

I can't blame you for feeling under appreciated, especially since you're a very talented writer, but it's inevitable that some of your posts will flop.

And yes. I did feel attacked that you called the community ungrateful when I literally have a side blog dedicated to reblogging smut by authors like you. It's like telling me that all my support is for nothing. If you want to see the blog for proof—just say the word and I'll send it.

for starters, i need y’all to stop saying ‘complaining’ when all i’m doing is opening up and getting real.

i’m aware of how the internet works, i’ve been on it since the dawn of time tf? i used to write on wattpad, i had mutuals n friends with books n fics with HUNDREDS of thousands of reads with so much interaction n my lil 10-12 year old self would be so jealous. i only had ONE book get 70k+ reads and i was so happy. i still am so happy. let’s get it clear that i never have been, and never will be ungrateful for anyone who supports me. if you have a side blog dedicated to reblogging writers’ works then the post was never about you in the first place. the initial post that sparked this whole thing was a JOKE, if we’re being honest, and it was never meant to attack or make y’all upset.

it’s not ‘immature’ to get upset because i keep getting shadowbanned or no interaction with 1k+ followers when i’m taking the time out of my life (that has NEVER been kind to me) to write. i write because i enjoy it and i always have. i write because my life fucking sucks n the only escape i have is writing. i will admit, maybe i am projecting because i have my own trauma and need attention, but beside that, everything i said is true. every creator deserves their flowers, whether it’s big or not. what you’re not understanding is ONE comment makes the biggest difference. and again, it’s not about the likes and blowing up, it’s about seeing people express how much they like your work and appreciate your talent, effort, and YOU as an author. i could get 20 likes but one comment complimenting or acknowledging my writing will make it all different. everybody has a flop piece at some point and that’s not the issue. as a fanfiction writer jumping from platform to platform, i’ve had my fair share of droughts and flop posts, and i understand but it doesn’t make it suck any less. especially on a site like tumblr where posts are MADE to be shared.

creators have been saying this since forever: we want to be treated more like people than content machines. i don’t take requests and people get upset. i open my requests n get bombarded with shit that fly’s past any rule and boundary i’ve sent. i post a 6k word fic and get run down with ‘is there a part 2??’ instead of ‘wow this was so good!’ do you understand what i’m saying now? i get what you’re saying — i’ve been you to my favorite creators. scared to interact because i’m shy and whatnot, but tumblr makes it SO MUCH easier with the anonymous button, and even the option to switch between blogs. make a side blog to interact if you don’t wanna use your main. fine. i don’t care, just give me my pat on the back when it’s due. even if it’s just one. fuck