Friday, December 02, 2005

Honest Feedback

So, as some of you may know, The TrifectaLy website is closing down.

It's sad, really. I love all of the stories that are on this website, and to see it leaving is extremely sad. For those of you who don't know, the TrifectaLy are/was a group of great writers that had an unnatural obsession with Tristan, or HA as we all love to call him, most likely thanks to these ladies. Their site is/was great, and I'm truly sad to see it go. I went in and saved some of my favorite stories, and I urge you all to go and check out the site before it's too late. If you don't you'll regret it later.

Anyway.

On my last trip through the site, I stumbled across these. I somehow missed them in my other visits. I have to say, that these are great. The TrifectaLy girls personally came up with them, and they are all awesome. I'm considering using them in some of my own reviews, and I urge you to do the same.

If any of the owners of the TrifectaLy site have a problem with me posting these, please let me know and I'll delete them. But I feel that these gems are just too great to let fade into the net ebyss.


O.K. So you’re reading a fic, and all the sudden you start to wonder.... “What the heck is this?” Come on. You know you’ve thought it. You’ve just been too afraid to say it. So instead you tell the author how much you love the story, even though you’re swearing under your breath that you will never read another one of their stories. Or even make it past the first paragraph of this one. So this page is dedicated to all the people who have ever read a fic that...well.... that stunk. The following lines are what would be seen in some emails if everyone could say what they're really thinking. Please, feel free to borrow them if a fic necessitates.
For all writers out there, please don't get paranoid over this. These were not written about any story in particular, we're just trying to have fun in our own TrifectaLy way. We truly appreciate any effort put into fiction and realize that you are putting yourself out there when you write. If it offends you, please feel free to send us some Honest Feedback.

  • Whoever told you that you were a good writer is obviously better at writing fiction than you are.
  • You write so bad, even your momma is ashamed to know you.
  • The last time I read a fic that bad... nah, I’ve never read anything as bad as this.
  • You do a great job of getting readers to empathize with the characters. I was feeling sorry for them the whole time that they had to be associated with this story.
  • I’ve got one word for you. SPELLCHECK.
  • I’m no grammar teacher, but I’m sure YOU’RE going to love this review of YOUR story. You know, the one YOU’RE currently in the midst of writing. But then again YOUR story could use a little revamping. I hope YOU’RE considering this.
  • I really love your writing style you know the way you make everything so descriptive and keep talking and talking and continue so that I swear you have the longest sentences of any fic I’ve ever read and I tell you I’ve read a lot so that’s quite an accomplishment but I just wanted you to know what a high honor you have in my sight so keep that in mind as you finish this story..
  • Are you sure this is fiction? Cause the boringness of it greatly resembles your own life.
  • Check your pulse. I think the lifelessness in your writing is rubbing off on you.
  • Well, we ran your story through the internet intelligence monitor and found that if you keep writing like this, you’ll be ready for first grade in no time.
  • You writer. Me reader. You write bad stuff. [I’m trying to talk at your level. I apologize (that means I’m sorry) if this is over your head]
  • The last time I checked, the English language did require verbs. Verbs are our friends. Use them.
  • If I had a dime for every time I laughed at your story, I still couldn’t afford anything at the dime store.
  • Have you ever wondered if people like your stories? Well, let me clear that up for you. No.
  • Great story. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait till you write more. (See, I can write fiction too.)
  • I was reading some of the bad reviews posted about your fic, and they hardly do you justice. You’re a much worse writer than they give you credit for.
  • I made a list of the top 5 worst fanfic writers, and after putting your name in the first 5 slots, I didn’t have room for anyone else.

See why it's so sad to lose these guys? I mean, who in their right mind would want to let people like this go! Hopefully, the next time that you get suckered into reading a bad fic, you'll remember one of these, and then, the TrifectLy gals will live on in your bold and justified review. Remember, snark is good. How do we get rid of undesirable 'authors'? By humiliating them off the sites! So go. Use these. Together, we can make the GG fandom into a much happier place by getting rid of the useless wastes of our time and energy who drain on our good names.

Katherine

9 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

why haven't you updated "things change" for almost a year?!?! you're driving me insane!!! i love this story and i NEED more! you do realize you have 325 reviews just for 4 chapters, right? So it's not even just me!! PLEASE, i BEG you! i'll even write it for you!! i just NEED more!! okay, yea just needed to say that.

Kiki

8:08 PM  
Blogger rosie4299 said...

thank you Kiki, for pointing out something oh, so obvious to me. Like I don't know when the last time I updated was. And you just put off TC for awhile. And to think that I was actually going to pull it out the other day... oh well. I can think of nothing more irritating than people who don't seem to understand that I have a life that comes before Fan Fics. So please, pat yourself on the back. Great job and pissing me off.

And yes, I am that vindictive. And that big of a bitch.

So thanks again!

K

12:23 AM  
Blogger Amy Beth Johnson said...

*giggles*

i'm trying to imagine what people think you're doing with all your free time, since you're not updating like a mad woman. i bet shirtless men and peeled grapes are involved. ooh, and those really big feathers that they fan you with... even better. And you're laying in a hammock, having a really great hair day...

*giggles again*

okay, i'm off to reward you, you non-updating girl! lmao.

ames

10:34 PM  
Blogger rosie4299 said...

What I wouldn't give Ames, what I wouldn't give.

Especially for the great hair day. And the shirtless men. Especially if they're Finn shaped...

A reward? I'm intrigued!

K

11:17 PM  
Blogger rosie4299 said...

You know what I just noticed? Kiki wanted to write it for me! Like I'd hand over my brainchild to someone I don't trust. I can think of three people who might come up on a list to inherit the story, should I meet and untimely demise, and trust me when I say, her name is nowhere near that list.

K

11:20 PM  
Blogger Amy Beth Johnson said...

methinks you're adding stuff from your todo list to my todo list!

i'm guessing I could name those three people, but i'll stop trying to suck the brain power of the shared mind. I know it's evil to do that.

even i wouldn't deign to take over your fics! they are gems, and we all know that you put all that precious between fic time in marniating your genius! I wouldn't have it any other way. unless you developed a super quick marinade and suddenly became rich and didn't need to work. then i wouldn't complain, or anything. ;)

but then, neither would you. but we're not complaining now! we need to block these people and concentrate on you getting fed grapes. it's your b-day for goodness sakes!

*pauses to sing happy birthday to you--don't worry, on the comp, my voice is clear and nice*

*giggles again* i hope this is entertaining on your big day.

ames

12:38 AM  
Blogger rosie4299 said...

Thank you, thank you. I'm glad you all enjoyed my response. I know I enjoyed writing every word.

And J, thanks for the wishes and the advice. I did add the Prarie fire and the three wise men to the DO NOT DRINK list. I am surprised by how many drinks are on this list. Either all my friend are lushes or I'm just really out of the loop when it comes to alcohol!

K

1:24 AM  
Blogger Christin said...

Oh, the irony of that first comment! lmao

/Christin

P.S. Hope you had a happy birthday!

8:47 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to hear that some ppl can't leave you alone, and keep pughing you to update your fics. I was hoping to see an update on Things Change, but I would never pressure you for it. Never ever. Gosh, it irritates me too that people think that authors don't have lives, and keep pushing for updates when they obviously have more things to do. Ok, so now the rant is over. *sigh* How have you been? :) I miss talking to some old Trories, or I managed to get to talk to Didi (Siaram) again after months of no contact. I hope I don't lose contact with you or any else here. *hugs*

And happy belated birthday, since I don't know it was.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KATHERINE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

And trust me, I'm saving you from hearing me sing it with my awful voice. LMAO.

Well, I hope you had a great day, and hopefully we'll talk more soon! ;)

~ C

BTW, I update my LJ more often these days. Feel free to drop by if you want? ;)
http://www.livejournal.com/users/__undeniiable/

7:52 PM  

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