kashiishyy
I just want to say something as a reader.
When we say āthis gives (that book) vibesā or āthis reminds me of a character,ā we are not accusing anyone of copying. Weāre just expressing an emotional connection. Thatās how readers work. We relate, we feel, we remember.
Calling readers immature for that is honestly unfair. Weāre not here to bring anyone down. Weāre here because we love stories.
And about the ābig authorsā everyone keeps mentioning, they didnāt become big overnight. It took them years of patience, effort, consistency, and sleepless nights. Everyone starts somewhere. Instead of getting frustrated at readers, maybe focus on your own journey the same way they did.
Also, letās be real, readers are not the problem. If readers stop reading, what happens to stories? We are part of this whole community too. Our emotions, our support, our engagement, all of it matters.
Yes, some readers can be disrespectful, but not everyone is the same. Generalising and degrading all readers is not right.
At the end of the day, weāre all here for stories. Authors write, readers feel. It should be mutual respect, not blame.
Letās just do better, both sides.
kashiishyy
@kashiishyy One thing Iāve realised lately, people really donāt know the difference between criticism and hate. Criticism is valid. It helps authors grow, improve, and see things from another perspective. But dragging, mocking, or constantly targeting someoneās work is not criticism, itās just negativity in disguise. At the same time, not everything a reader says is criticism either. Sometimes itās just a reaction, a feeling, a moment of connection. Turning every small thing into an issue is exhausting. And honestly, success on this platform has never been instant. The authors people admire today didnāt wake up one day with millions of reads. It took time, patience, consistency, and a lot of unseen effort. So instead of blaming readers, or getting triggered by every comment, maybe focus on your own writing and growth. Thatās what actually builds something real. Readers are not enemies, and authors are not always right. This constant blame game is doing more damage than anything else. At the end, itās simple. Respect the work, respect the effort, and respect each other. Do share your views if anyone is reading!!
