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SpreadJoy #798: spreading positivity with quotes and @playchoices characters.
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Nah, fam. It's not about "taking" criticism. It's about the fact that unless a writer asks for it specifically, it's a dick thing to do on a website that is rooted in community.
If a writer wants critique they will ask trusted friends or professional associates (in the relevant field). When a writer shares a fic on AO3 it's not necessarily with the aim of improving their craft (there are better places for that). It's about sharing joy.
Positive comments enhance that feeling of joy and community. Negative comments do not.
Fic isn't a product to be evaluated. If it's not for you, then you can just walk away. 😁
I'm so tired of this discussion - why do all these people think they're entitled to offer critique on a fic author's work?
When you get a hand-made gift from someone, do you verbally rip it apart in front of them and point out every flaw or perceived flaw you can find? Congratulations, that person will never put the time, love and effort into making anything for you again, and they may question themselves so much they won't ever make anything for anyone else again, either. Well done, you've now deprived a whole community of art and an artist of their source of joy because you're an ungrateful walnut who can't say 'Thank you' and appreciate what you got for free.
Your opinion is not universal. Your tastes are not universal. Your preferred style is not universal. Authors can write whatever the fuck they want and unless you specifically commissioned a fic, you get no say in it.
Tl;dnr: If you don't like a fic or piece of art, hit the back button and keep your mouth shut. If you didn't like something, it likely wasn't meant for you and your 'criticism' is not wanted or helpful. Fandom is about community and lifting each other up, not about you shitting all over another person's work because you think your opinion matters.
Gabriel Aveiro is here. He's Rafael Aveiro, young brother, and I love all the things in common these two have 🥰 Brigadeiros 😍
It’s amazing how much the narrative fits in with your idea 😄
I know 😅 they have so much in common, Gabriel like to help people too. He connects with the people so fast 🥰 I'm choosing the kind personality, so I remember Rafael all the time 🤭 and this episode on Rio are so full of references that can be used in the brothers canon 🤩 thank you for the push you gave me to really create this canon 🥰😍
Awww 😍😍😍😍 he has the looks, an archangel name, loves brigadeiros. I love it 💕
Right!!! 🤭i just replay the first chapter to choose an appropriate name for Rafa brother 🤩 so happy you liked, i was going to choose a different name but i remembered your fic and i loved the religion background you gave 🥰 I didn't expect to find a little brother for Rafael 😅 I'm finding so amazing, and soon I will begin to create some arts 😏
Yay! I can’t wait to see Raf and his baby brother together 😍
Book: Desire & Decorum
Pairing: Prince Hamid x MC (Daphne)
Rating: T
Word count: 9481
Reading time: ~38min (… 🫣)
Summary: After receiving a box of childhood treasures, Daphne is challenged to prove she still would make it to Santa's nice list.
Author’s notes:
Ithaca (NY), first week of December 2022
Loud barks echoed from the lounge whilst Daphne set up the dining table for dinner. As she caught the sight of Maya running through the hallway, the front door opened. Once Hamid's laughter reverberated through the walls, it wasn't hard for her to guess what happened. Maya probably rushed to climb on him whilst Drake threw himself at Hamid's feet and his entire chubby body shook in excitement. Their pets were always happier when Hamid was home. A sentiment she wholeheartedly shared with them.
"Aşkım?"
"Just a second!" She answered and continued to fold the napkins.
But before she could finish it, she yelped as warm lips brushed against her neck.
"How dare you deny me my welcome home kiss, Miss Wang?" Hamid murmured against her skin.
"I wasn't denying you a kiss..." She spun around to give him a peck. "I was postponing it."
"And I hope you have a plausable reason for this."
"I do."
The lady pointed to the green napkins on the plates.
"You and the napkin foldings again..." He tsked.
Lori, this was so fun and funny! 🤣
I'll just leave it here and make a proper reblog later
Thank you for answering my ask and for delighting us with Damid! 🩷
Lori, my dear, what a fun fic!
I adored everything from beginning to end. The idea of that lost box prompting the niceness test was such a lovely touch! Actually, the entire concept of this fic and the way you weaved together all the little stories was so well-done! I loved it!
And Hamid is hilarious in this fic. I laughed so loud imagining these happening again and again:
“My dove, you have to stop spoiling me on Christmas…” He joked.
“I don’t! You keep confiscating things from me and then saying it’s your Christmas gift!”
OMG! And the entire sequence about Daphne getting high on oil painting was soooo good and I adore all the teasing (even though if I were Daphne I would want to strangle my cute bf and his impeccable memory 🤣). I'll just highlight some of my favorite bits of this part:
"Perhaps for you. I'm still bummed my phone battery died before I recorded your speech about vampires being real," he teased.
"But The Attack of Vampire Sirens is one of my favourite paintings nowadays! Annabelle liked it too. And it gives you something to show to one of your bosses."
I'm still here sitting and lamenting this is all fictional and we'll never have a glimpse of Daphne's masterpiece 😂😂😂
"It's summer... You can paint outdoors. Preferably in the balcony. Or anywhere windy. With no alcoholic beverages near you..." He suggested as his lips curled upwards again.
He won't ever let go, will he?
I love how you write his sense of humour and all the interactions. The coal as a gift and all the last part at Edgewater with their friends was amazing! Loved seeing Briar and Bart and their mischief!
It's lovely that we can see how far they've come in life and in their relationship, how they've lived through the good, the bad and the hilarious.
Thanks, my dear, for sharing your gifts with the fandom! We're blessed to have you here! And I'm happy to have your friendship 😊
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed reading this story 😊
I got inspired by a picture of Daphne’s FC as a toddler celebrating lunar year and that’s how the whole story about the missing box with childhood memories came up.
I absolutely love Hamid’s sense of humor in canon and I do believe being annoying is one of the many ways he’d express his love for anyone, so why not make it tenfold when it involves his favorite person? 😁❤️
Lol Daphne hasn’t strangled him yet because the clay sculpture classes are working. Also Hamid is skilled man and has some interesting strategies to soothe his partner when Daphne loses her temper 😏
Happy birthday to my dear @missameliep 🎂🥳💕
I had a few gift ideas for your birthday (more stuff might show up in your notes soon... I don't know...😏), so here is a summer vacation moodboard for Hamid x Elizabeth. It's winter for us, but it's summer for them, so why not picturing this insanely beautiful couple in a summer trip?
They might argue a bit about the trip destination because both Türkiye and Brazil have wonderful beaches, but we know Hamid wouldn't pass up a chance to visit a new place and learn more about Elizabeth's stomping grounds. Surfing, swimming, suntanning/catching up on some reading and romantic dates on the beach could be part of their summer package 🥰
Amiga, I wish you a day (and personal new year) full of joy, laughter, blessings and great new opportunities and experiences. And cake. You def deserve a nice cake 😋🍰
Happy birthday, my dear friend ❤️
Try to live each day to the fullest, no matter what challenges you're facing. Know that you have the strength and resilience to overcome whatever is in your path. Every day is an opportunity to create beautiful memories, learn, and grow. Keep your head held high, focus on the good moments, and make the most of every day. I hope this week is kind to you. I believe in you! You got this! 💛 (PS- don't forget to drink some water)
Asked by lovealexhuntThis ask is so sweet, Dani! 😍 Thank you so much!
I hope you’re doing well and I wish you a lovely week 😘
I hope the people flooding my notes by reblogging the smut characterization post actually follow that advice because I haven’t used that thing in a reeeeaaaally long time 🥲
"How many fics are in your ao3 history" this and "what's your most read fic" that. Listen. Listen to me. I don't go into my ao3 history. Whatever is there is between the archive and god and it is quite frankly none of my business what past me decided to open.
the grip tumblr has on society while being universally believed to be dead
SpreadJoy #795: spreading positivity with quotes and @playchoices characters.
Quote in edit by Zarah Louise
Gabriel Aveiro is here. He's Rafael Aveiro, young brother, and I love all the things in common these two have 🥰 Brigadeiros 😍
It’s amazing how much the narrative fits in with your idea 😄
I know 😅 they have so much in common, Gabriel like to help people too. He connects with the people so fast 🥰 I'm choosing the kind personality, so I remember Rafael all the time 🤭 and this episode on Rio are so full of references that can be used in the brothers canon 🤩 thank you for the push you gave me to really create this canon 🥰😍
Awww 😍😍😍😍 he has the looks, an archangel name, loves brigadeiros. I love it 💕
