What is happening to people in the world? How is it possible that two of my favorite LingOrm storytellers wrote on the very same day that they feel demotivated and under attack by comments? Aside from the fact that these are two completely different stories and writing styles, I realize that readers can be incredibly visceral when expressing their deepest thoughts—spewing venom everywhere. Why are they so disrespectful? Why are they so full of hate? What the hell has life done to them? They behave just like the real-life detractors of LingOrm, attacking them simply for having something to do; with each passing day, I feel more and more that there are so many deeply disturbed and twisted people in this world.
In your case specifically, dear author—while I haven't even had time to read your story yet—everything you’ve written so far has been respectful, thoughtful, and handled with great tact. That includes even the GIP stories, which aren't usually my cup of tea; yet, when you write them, I find myself able to get swept up in the narrative. Please ignore those people whose comments are meant to cause hurt. Remember: if someone comes to you with a gift and you don't accept it, who does the gift belong to? (The person who brought it keeps it.) So, don't accept those comments; they aren't worth your time, your energy, or your peace of mind. I wish you well, send you a hug, and hope to keep enjoying your writing for a long time to come.