I have the most curious sensation that lurking somewhere in the primordial froth of my mind is a comment that would be constructive and relevant to this thread in some way. But it just isn't coming to me. So, for lack of something more intellectually stimulating or at least contrary in some way: please everyone, if, zt the very least, you commented on what you read (which I know most people do not), the Vine will be a happier place. Also, read everything by me because I'm awesome.

@Irishlad said:

@Renchamp That's a fair enough statement at the end of the day we're all more than likely aspiring writers so it will sometimes more than likely not be a work of art. DaVinci didn't paint Mona Lisa on his first day either though. One thing I will say though is if you do happen to pop on to a fan fic story and even if you don't like it, it would seriously help people like me improve on our skills if you commented on what you liked and what you didn't.

True words, And that is the main point i wanted to convey, even if you did not like it more often than not most writers would like to hear what was more than likely the problem and take that in account next time they write and try to make that story a better over all experience. But this is something not just for the critics but also for the general users who come on comic vine.

But also at the same time, people need to understand when people write these fan fics they are doing this of their own free time. If you come into a fan fiction looking for the meaning of life (which its 42) then you might end up being disappointed. @Renchamp Im sure you have the best of intentions. so yes some people are going to be sensative to certain uses of phrases. as long as you let others know that you only want to help them get better there are certain ways at going about it.

Like say if you read something with god awful dialogue. well how do you let that person know. just say "I like the story but the dialogue needs more work as to match the story, they seem to conflict with each other." and maybe send them a suggestion of what to practice to get better. And this goes the same for the mods and editors of this site as well. like @G-Man, @Babs , @inferiorego and others, they would love to hear your feedback. I know it can not be expected for you guys to comment on every single one of the fan fictions, especially when its a series but if you ever have the free time take it to read and appreciate the minds on this site and what they have to tell on their favourite heroes and villains.

So read, read, read , read and read. don't need to comment all the time but also the same goes for writers we can't always expect comments. but when we do, do not take them to heart. just keep writing because its what you love to do, nothing else should matter. I write when I can or when im not being lazy but when I write i put out the best amateur crap that i can put out and hope that people enjoy it and move on.

@rogue_mar1e said:

Because my favorite characters don't have sex with each other in canon.

I se I'm not on that list....no no its okay............(starts crying) you just broke my heart though............

@Renchamp If people slam you for giving constructive feedback and not as Trodorne said just simply saying "it's crap" then they're just ignorant people with too high of an ego.

As I've said though there are a lot of people like me just clicking the refresh button every 5 minutes to see if anyone new has something creative to say so we can grow.

I've started a new fan fic recently of the Secret Six if you happen to read it I would definitely love to here any feedback you have. :)

@Renchamp said:

@NlGHTCRAWLER: And this is a discussion. The OP presented why we should be reading the fanfics and I have merely said why I'm not keen on this form of writing, free or not. I haven't mentioned anyone in particular so no one has their feelings hurt. There may be some excellent writers that I haven't read. The ones I have (again, no names to protect any fragile egos) I have not been impressed with. I do, however, look forward to seeing a fanfic that I can like (as previously stated). I'm not trying to be a jerk. This is just an honest response to the OP.

You're entitled to your own opinion dude, just try not to be such a dick about it. I'm not the most civil dude on the internet, but some of these guys are really passionate about what they do and it sucks to see people just tread all over that, especially when it's unnecessary and uncalled for.

@Trodorne On behalf of the fan fic community I salute you this was very well put Good Job!

@Renchamp That's a fair enough statement at the end of the day we're all more than likely aspiring writers so it will sometimes more than likely not be a work of art. DaVinci didn't paint Mona Lisa on his first day either though. One thing I will say though is if you do happen to pop on to a fan fic story and even if you don't like it, it would seriously help people like me improve on our skills if you commented on what you liked and what you didn't.

Because my favourite characters don't have sex with each other in canon.

@Renchamp: Ebert is also a snob. This is Comicvine Fan-Fiction which as the OP mentioned is FREE, not film or literal art. Those dudes work their asses off to supply this site with some great stories. Are all of them winners? No, of course not, but their hard work and dedication is at least worthy of being read. No one asked for your overview of these writers or their stories. If you want to do that go comment on their stories individually and suggest some things that they can work on. I'm sure they would love that.

@Renchamp said:

I can appreciate someone wanting to write and expand on their favorite characters. What gets me is some people simply don't know how to write. An idea and a computer does not mean that it will be read-worthy. Many fanfics I see are dialogue heavy. That is boring. Many of the fanfics are an attempt to be sensational and sensational only. Some plots are very stupid and trite. Some characters are out of character. I can't say this about every writer listed, but I certainly have some writers in mind as type this. Sadly, the fanfic field is littered with hacks who don't know how to drive a story, as well as serious critics like myself. But I know good writing when I see it. I haven't seen it yet. (Though I'd love to be proven wrong!)

I would love to see some of your writing Mr. Ebert.