Okay, so this is the first time I've visited Wattpad in months. Let me tell you, I'm not exactly pleased. I left to explore other options (still doing, not coming back ANYTIME SOON for good) and stumbled across a few things I didn't like.
1. ChickLit
When I say I'm not happy with this, I don't mean I hate the genre (though it isn't my favorite). I decided to check out the first pages of many of the most popular submissions to this site. Lo and behold, half of what was on the Romance page was also on the ChickLit.
Let me explain this genre to you. It is not supposed to be romance. It can contain romance, but it is supposed to be about women finding out that they are "strong independent women, WHO DON'T NEED NO MAN!" Instead, I was greeted with the stories "I Need You" and "I Love You, Bestfriend". Romance is not supposed to be the main thing to look for.
Also, it's supposed to be usually about older women in their late twenties, not teenage girls with abusive parents (looking at you "Jerks Care?").
2. Lack of Creativity
Maybe it's because I've been spoiled with John Green and The Great Gatsby lately, but I am not impressed with many of these stories on here that are popular. The descriptions sound more or less the same as always and every other story. That isn't the case with the Fantasy and Science Fiction section of this site, but it is a huge problem with the Romance and Teen Fiction sections. I know, I was there, been there, done that. NEVER want to go back.
3. What I was when I was here
I re-read my description of myself and look at these stories and none reflect who I am or was as a person. There was a single story, a short one, and no one ever reads short stories it seems. I shouldn't be broadcasting my interests on my description on here, I now realize. Some things need to stay off the description and excluded from stories. (I am happy seeing this Johnny Depp picture again).
Anyways, I've run out of characters. Here is my rant. Thank you and have a nice day.