[HPFGU-OTChatter] Info for FF moderators and writers. (sort of Humour)

[Sheryll Townsend]

 --- Saitaina <saitaina at frontiernet.net> wrote: 
> 
> Sheryll wrote:
> 
> <Something else that fails to impress
> are fic writers
> who blow it off when you point out
> errors in their
> fics by saying, "Well, JKR is bad at
> maths so I'm
> entitled to make errors, too." ;-)>
> 
Saitaina:
> GAH!  That is soo annoying.  I mean,
> yeah, it's hard on writers when
> mistakes are pointed out, we like to
> think we're perfect :o), but I know I
> make mistakes, I make them often (this
> is why I have several beta's), and I'm
> thankful to my readers who point them
> out.  It makes me a better writer.  I
> think writers should be more grateful
> to those kind readers who point out
> problems...without them, and our beta's
> and the lovely coders at FA who yell at
> us, we'd all just suck.
> 
Sheryll again:
Oh, yes, I'd never review a fic just to point out
errors. I have far to much respect for the hard work
that goes into writing to do that. And if there are
errors to point out, I never do so without first
saying what I like about the story. 

Having someone who's willing to beta stories is a
blessing, I'm sure. Especially if they can explain
*why* things need to be changed, which is how we all
learn not to make those mistakes. Speaking for myself,
I don't learn much when someone else just corrects my
mistakes. Tell me where I went wrong and I'll learn
much quicker. 

I doubt you'd all suck without the wonderful
assistance! Perhaps have a few less glowing reviews,
but not suck. :)

Sheryll, who wishes she still had time to beta 

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