Comments That Make Your Day

[rescatooor]

I have noticed that I sometimes find it so difficult to see nothing but the negative in some of the compliment sandwiches I get. I hope no one else is like this.

I just see blue/red/violet whenever I get told that they noticed i am a second language speaker. Man, I hate it. I'd rather be aware of it being noticeable, but it still stings.

As for comments regarding pacing, I don't know how to respond to those half the time. Some say it was great, some say too slow, too much description, too fast, too little description. What is a girl supposed to do?

 

[gordo12]

I have noticed that I sometimes find it so difficult to see nothing but the negative in some of the compliment sandwiches I get. I hope no one else is like this.

I just see blue/red/violet whenever I get told that they noticed i am a second language speaker. Man, I hate it. I'd rather be aware of it being noticeable, but it still stings.

As for comments regarding pacing, I don't know how to respond to those half the time. Some say it was great, some say too slow, too much description, too fast, too little description. What is a girl supposed to do?

Literotica is the equivalent of a committee. Everyone has an opinion, and they seldom agree. That's where I take my comfort. If a lot of readers like whatever, that is something to work with. If a lot of readers don't like something, that's something to take a look at. Not that they may be right. You have to make that decision.

If anyone criticizes your language, they can go to hell. I've seen many posts here by you over the years, and NOTHING gave me a clue you weren't a native speaker.

Don't let the negative nellies live in your head rent-free!

 

[rescatooor]

Keep writings stories you love.

How am I supposed to love them?

Like sure, I think these are stories I want out there for one reason or another. However I get frustrated when I realize they aren't as great as they could be. And how great could they be? I don't know. I just know I can judge quality of writing somewhat well but I'm not sure I can create that quality. And it infuriates me.

But with that said, I have to put out whatever I got, right? Else I drive myself crazy.

 

[rescatooor]

If anyone criticizes your language, they can go to hell. I've seen many posts here by you over the years, and NOTHING gave me a clue you weren't a native speaker.

Don't let the negative nellies live in your head rent-free!

The thing is they are actually super sweet about it. Definitely not deserving of hell, absolutely not, the opposite, just acknowledging it. And being super supportive!

Still I do tear up a little when you tell me that most people don't notice. Sigh. Maybe one day I can fool them all.

 

[rescatooor]

Do you ever take a critic's review of a movie or book to heart before consuming the material yourself? Does their opinion change whether you love that material or hate it?

I read your Halloween story and saw no signs of you not being a native English speaker. I know many people who only speak English and couldn't write as well as you in their native tongue, let alone a second language. If you hadn't mentioned it, I never would've known English wasn't your first language. That being said, you clearly speak at least two languages fluently, that is not a small feat and is something you deserve to take pride in. I tried to learn French once, it didn't go well, lol. Gendered words trip me up.

I am a bit of a weirdo with film criticism. Maybe it's because I listen to good criticism. But I do take a good portion of it to heart. I can see where they're coming from. With that said, sometimes I do think there are some goods that outweigh the rest so much as not being offered a fair representation.

When it comes to speaking multiple languages "well" you often run into some issues. We do not know any of the languages all that well. It's a weird compromise for most of us.

I know there are some people out there who claim to be fluent in numerous languages. I truly question how it truly is for some of these people. I am sure they could be fully functional in those languages. But maybe just in reading. I suppose there is also the possibility of them being simply genius.

I see myself juggling between three languages and ironically I consider my English (which isn't my first language) the strongest. It sets me in a strange place.

And I know plenty of people who speak English all day, everyday, others telling us to lose whatever accent for authenticity, yet I see that authenticity nowhere around me. Speaking of linguistics, it's quite maddening for you to be expected to emulate something that isn't even present and not feel like a dishonest impostor?

 

[gordo12]

I am a bit of a weirdo with film criticism. Maybe it's because I listen to good criticism. But I do take a good portion of it to heart. I can see where they're coming from. With that said, sometimes I do think there are some goods that outweigh the rest so much as not being offered a fair representation.

When it comes to speaking multiple languages "well" you often run into some issues. We do not know any of the languages all that well. It's a weird compromise for most of us.

I know there are some people out there who claim to be fluent in numerous languages. I truly question how it truly is for some of these people. I am sure they could be fully functional in those languages. But maybe just in reading. I suppose there is also the possibility of them being simply genius.

I see myself juggling between three languages and ironically I consider my English (which isn't my first language) the strongest. It sets me in a strange place.

And I know plenty of people who speak English all day, everyday, others telling us to lose whatever accent for authenticity, yet I see that authenticity nowhere around me. Speaking of linguistics, it's quite maddening for you to be expected to emulate something that isn't even present and not feel like a dishonest impostor?

Honest to God, I read every word you wrote and not one fragment of that post said "not a native English speaker!" Hold your head up high not many of us have the skills of multiple languages.

I was taught French and wouldn't be able to survive 10 minutes in France.

 

[Omenainen]

The thing is they are actually super sweet about it. Definitely not deserving of hell, absolutely not, the opposite, just acknowledging it. And being super supportive!

Still I do tear up a little when you tell me that most people don't notice. Sigh. Maybe one day I can fool them all.

I think I'm roughly where you are but my attitude is different. I'm pretty pleased with my English and I have no interest in becoming any better. I don't think it's worth the effort. Sure, I don't have the nuance in English I would want to have, or have in my native language, and sometimes it frustrates me. For me, that's just something I have to learn to live with. It's not something I choose to pursue.

I put a notice in my profile that I'm not a native, to urge the readers to keep it to themselves if I've messed something up it has mostly resulted in "I never would've guessed you're not a native!" comments. (I've also had editing help from natives, so the glory is not all mine.) But if I did get comments saying my English isn't sufficient, my response would be "yeah? Let's hear your Finnish, then."

 

[ElectricBlue]

I see myself juggling between three languages and ironically I consider my English (which isn't my first language) the strongest. It sets me in a strange place.

rescatooor, Omenainen, I would say your written English is more literate and to a higher standard than most writers on Lit. I really don't think either of you should fret about this.

As Omenainen says, "How's your Finnish?"

I'd be more asking these armchair critiquers, "Okay, show me some of your written English... oh look, anon. What a surprise."

 

[labeltornoff]

I received this for Can Do Ep.03:

Wow. Very sensual and compelling.

Succinct. I felt all tingly when I first read it.

 

[rescatooor]

Eh, it's really more of a me problem than anything. I don't remember ever being mean about it: just acknowledging it and maybe even implying that it makes my accomplishments all the more impressive.

I just think that in an ideal scenario, no one would really notice. But it's usually the case that bilinguals, for instance, have difficulty truly mastering either language.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen. But these things usually come with a price. Your brain only has so much capacity for vocabulary and it's frustrating when you need to split it between multiple languages.

 

[gordo12]

Nice comment on "April Fool No Longer."

"Short, sweet, and very much to the point. 5 star rating!"

 

[Djmac1031]

Just came in on my Holiday submission, Elves Gone Wild:

"by Anonymous user on 11 minutes ago

I came, I saw, I laughed. I don't know how you did it, but you managed to mix comedy, sex and ridiculous made up beings all into the same story. Very entertaining!"

 

[windar]

Just came in on my Holiday submission, Elves Gone Wild:

"by Anonymous user on 11 minutes ago

I came, I saw, I laughed. I don't know how you did it, but you managed to mix comedy, sex and ridiculous made up beings all into the same story. Very entertaining!"

I got a very similar one on "The Menorah""

Sex and humor are a delicate mix, but you pulled it off! Chag urim sameach!

The last sentence is Hebrew for "Happy Chanukah"

 

[labeltornoff]

I received this today for my story The Price:

I deeply enjoyed that story. It had the perfect mix of action being both fighting and fucking as well as a few interesting kinks which were very hot. The emotional part in the last part when the death was explained managed to leave me in tears as it hit home somewhat. You obviously put much thought into this as the interesting twists clearly prove and it is appreciated. It is such a well crafted all encompassing tale. I must check out all your other works both past and future. Thank you for your time, effort, and skill in creating this piece.

Be well and stay safe.

I'm not sure how to process it. None of my stories have ever brought anyone to tears [in a good way].

 

[Djmac1031]

Here's a fun one, posted on my first incest story:

". Where did his anti-incest feelings come from? He's not a Boy Scout. We don't read of him going to church, or that his dad and/or mom were uptight conservatives, or his uncle molested him, or whatever. So all his protestations seem formulaic and perfunctory. So find another way to heighten the tension in the story, or provide sufficient evidence to support your character's position."


Apparently, I'm supposed to provide enough background on a character to explain why he's initially reluctant to have sex with his own sister.

Who says LE isn't educational?

 

[gordo12]

It's a very short but sweet comment on Fido, but appropriate considering it's been called one of the funniest stories on Lit.

LOL

 

[AloneTooLong]

I loved it last year when I first read it - still makes one cry.

 

[gordo12]

Nice comment on "April Fool No Longer"

Great story, loved it

 

[shakna]

By the mother of my soul! The ending to this story... absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! Bawling my eyes out how perfect that was! Thank you for writing this.

On "A Very Toofy Christmas". I think I'll be remembering I managed to get a reaction like that for a long time.

 

[gordo12]

This one appeared on "HOMELESS" this morning.

I love it. Thanks for for sharing such a wonderful read. 5 stars well deserved!

 

[gordo12]

Another comment on "Homeless" this morning. It is a Christmas story so I'm glad to see people reading it.

Wonderfully done

 

[gordo12]

Another nice comment on FIDO

Well crafted and funny as all git out.

 

[Trionyx]

“ Wow. Just, wow. You are either a woman or you had help. That was the best female character lead story I have read on here. Sweet Jesus. “

Funny thing is ... I’m not and I didn’t. Maybe I need to turn in my man-card.

https://www.literotica.com/s/shivering-sarah

 

[NotWise]

For the "Can't please everybody" file, three successive comments on "My Sister's Wedding."

by XXXX on 12/31/202
Best story I have read in here because of the simplistic nature of the love between two people. I completely forgot the subject matter

by Anonymous user on 01/04/2022
Your story sucked

by Anonymous user on 29 minutes ago
My oh my, what a nice awesome story. I was hoping for more chapters to see if the three of them did all move in together. A big shiny 5 indeed . Who says a brother and sister can't be in love? Thank you for a fantastic story.

Whaddaya gonna do? <shrug>

 

[yowser]

For the "Can't please everybody" file, three successive comments on "My Sister's Wedding."



Whaddaya gonna do? <shrug>

One of these things is not like the other.....