Hello everyone! This is a PSA of sorts regarding interacting with stories (of any writer, not just us).
If you do NOT enjoy someone's story, stop reading. That's it. Full stop. There is no need to add their story to reading lists entitled things like "Bad Stories" or "Hated It." This pops up in the notifications of the writer and can be extremely hurtful and discouraging.
Remember: Many writers on this platform pour their hearts into their writings, even if it is just a hobby. When someone leaves rude comments hating on all the aspects of the story or adding it to a reading list with a rude name, it hurts. There's no point in doing that but to hurt others.
Words have power both positively and negatively. From behind a screen, you don't know how much the negativity can affect another person, but not everyone has the ability to just brush off the negativity sent to them. You can have your opinions without being toxic about them and sometimes that can mean keeping it to yourself.
Your words have power. Use them wisely.
P.S. - Before anyone thinks about coming at any writers on this profile, I'll let you know right now that it was my idea to post this. So if you have any issues, my inbox is open. -Taeha Natsuki <3