An Apology

[donutsweeper]

I apologize to anyone who was offended by my recent "A Pair Of Jacks" drabble.  I thought it was funny and assumed the author's note would be warning enough. 

I'll be stepping back from LJ for a bit, my kids are home all week and I'll be busy with Thanksgiving and it's just not fun to write when you're worried about getting slammed or insulted for it.  I'll try to keep up with my flist but most likely any stories I post will be few and far between.

Comments

[unfeathered]

Huh? What? Huh?

Offended????

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

I didn't see any odd comments when I commented on that fic earlier. Sounds like maybe someone who falls into the "if sex in general is a problem for you, see a therapist" category.

[unfeathered]

I was the next one to comment after you. :-)

Someone must have snuck in after us, the lousy so-and-so. :-(

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

And donutsweeper was on such a roll, as well. I'm normally a mild soul (and yes I did have my fingers crossed when I said that), but I'd quite happily go journal-trashing in this instance.

donustsweeper, if you're reading this, don't let the b*gger grind you down. Someone who got *offended* by that fic really does need therapy.

[unfeathered]

I'd go journal-trashing with you if I knew where to go...

[smithy161.livejournal.com]

I'm in too. Not that the coward will ever show themselves.

[morgynleri]

Would four of us make a hunting party? 'Cause I'd love to join in smashing the *insert very rude words here* who has caused this trouble.

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

If I knew who it was..... miserable b******!!

[fandom-me.livejournal.com]

Make it five, and GOD me too.

[aeron-lanart.livejournal.com]

There were 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, though if you believe Terry Pratchett there used to be 5 (though one of them left before they were famous). That means there's room for another one in your little party... I have big stompy judoon boots so I'm sure I'd be lots of help.

[morgynleri]

Six of us, and we don't need any fancy-schmancy titles for this.

*grins evilly* I've an armory somewhere in the internal space... who wants the plasma arc?

[snufflesdbear.livejournal.com]

*growls* some people. I have been noticing a lot more lately there are "fic police" out all over the place. One I read yesterday had comments that the writer's piece was a spoiler for US people. Well, I never even considered that. I mean, how many times are UK people spoiled because the 1 or 2 week period is up for spoiler space.

And now, one of my new favorite authors pulled a fic I wanted to read! *SOBS* and the S.O.B.s Some people have NO sense of humor, IMHO. Or any common sense, either.

*sigh* Well, will give me time to catch up on your other fics, I guess. Last time I went to catch up, I got sidetracked by links. *rolls eyes* plus I have to finish moving this week.

Have a good thanksgiving with your family. Hope you come back soon. And Allie the Gator has a CrocMafia in the swamp. She can hire them to eat...um..get rid of... um *talk* to these Mean People.

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

Oh for goodness sake - put the bloody thing back up, and let us ..er..deal with the ********** who has upset you.

Meanwhile, you go and have a lovely Thanksgiving with your family, because that's what's important, and two-bit jerks on a website aren't.

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

Just to make it clear - the "oh for goodness sake" wasn't at you, but at the utter gonk who was offended - *offended* for chrissake! at your little crack!fic.

[taffimai.livejournal.com]

How could someone have been offended by that story?? *so confused*

[hellenebright.livejournal.com]

To paraphrase Boris Johnson in the only sensible thing he's ever said in his life - "because Jerks exist!"

[halfspokenwords.livejournal.com]

There was absolutely nothing offensive in it! Rest assured.

But! That said, enjoy your Thanksgiving. :) It's a bit of a hectic week, this one, even at the best of times.

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

Offended, seriously? If they were offended by that drabble, then they're probably offended by a lot more on the show, in which case why are they even reading fic? It sounds like you're dealing with what my 3-year-old niece in the worst insult she can muster, would call a "silly willy." Ahem.

Gah, please don't let it put you off! Look, I'm a Hand/Jack fan. I probably insult people every day. *g*

But I understand Thanksgiving busy-ness. Have a good week! and really, I hope you can put this out of your mind.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_medley_/]

Aw, hon, this is the second troll attack I've missed. I'm so sorry. No idea what happened this time, but...try to enjoy your Thanksgiving and family, and we'll see you later, OK? Please don't let this chase you away from LJ. ::hugs::

[kensieg.livejournal.com]

I adored the Jack/Jack fic!! I love your stories! That's why I friended you, so I wouldn't miss any! The "offended" remark is totally atypical of what your fans feel.

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

You're not having fun with the random readers these days, are you? I didn't even get to see the drabble, but I can imagine what it might and might not have been. I do understand not wanting to engage in battle over it. I hope the rest of your week is much, much better.

Remember, even if Jack hasn't met you, he still thinks you're cute. :D

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I know I've emailed you, but I wanted to add my comment to the others, to say look after yourself, yaboosucks to them, have a great Thanksgiving and come back to us feeling better.

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

Someone's been horrid to you!? The B*stards!
PLEASE don't stop posting indefinitely more of us love what you do than there are those that don't like it.

*goes to find fic*
as I haven't read it yet

And yes I am allowed to defend your honour before I've read it!!

ETA You've taken it down??

Pleeeeease put it back up - friends lock it if you must - I want to read. I *NEED* to read. I just *know* everyone else is right and the horrid troll is WRONG WRONG WRONG.

*HUGS*

[idontlikegravy.livejournal.com]

I wasn't privileged enough to read the fic of debate, but the broohaha has led me to your other fic, which I'm immensely grateful for, cos I love it!

Hope you don't mind me friending you. :)

I hope that you do repost, I'd love to read it.

[badwolf36.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry some troll got to you love. There seems to be a rash of them lately. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, but please don't give up writing just for the fear of being insulted by some idjit with no sense of humor and no brain. :) Much love and turkey for you sweetheart!

[smithy161.livejournal.com]

WHAT? How on Earth was that drabble offensive? I didn't comment on the story when I read it, but I was coming back to tell you how awesome it was. HOW was this person offended by that? It was cute and funny (not to mention practically canon after Utopia).

This fandom's getting a bit stupid, methink. GRR.

[morgynleri]

*hugs, and offers chocolate-frosted chocolate donuts* I've not read the drabble in question (though I wish I had! stupid sleep getting in the way of flist reading!.), but...

anyone who is offended by fic needs to take a step back and remember that they could have chosen not to read the story, and thus their being upset by it is all their damned fault. And if they can't be constructive, and have to resort to making the author upset and defensive, they need to turn off their browser for a while, and think about why they're upset about the story, and how to word a review as to be constructive. Or at least, not offensive themselves.

In the meanwhile, there are people who love your stories, and want to read them. Such as those of us who didn't get to read the drabble in question before it vanished. (I think it vanished. I certainly don't see it, and I really want to see it, because damnit, I like your stories, and why is it that the only way I remember to say something is there's a story I've now missed reading?)

*hus again, and sets up a table full of donuts and other confections, most which involve chocolate*

[avon-09.livejournal.com]

I've no idea what was said or who said it but here is a *hug* from me. How bloody stupid. Keep writing whatever you want.

[aeron-lanart.livejournal.com]

People who get 'offended' by a drabble which has warnings attached, shouldn't have been reading said drabble anyway. Stupid Arses are probably offended by the show. I read it, and also thought it was funny. Put it back up, and flock it so the randoms can't get to it. Don't let the ignorant trolls get you down, hon.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving, we'll still be here when you get back, and looking forward to more if you feel like writing.

[talcat.livejournal.com]

Don't say sorry to your troll if it's such a innocent flower as to be offended by a PG non porny drabble then it should NOT be in the TW fandom at all.

*Hugs you*

[dserene1.livejournal.com]

I'm wearing a combination of my confused face and my "who's heinie do I have to kick" face.

Darlin', I read your fic, and there was nothing offensive there. NOTHING! Not even an ill-placed comma. I'm sorry Das Trollkin decided to take a shot at you.