Negative feedback

[BgMma]

I am a bit disappointed with a reader who left me with negative feedback. I can understand why this person was upset about my story involving Australia, but I want to quell any lingering doubts.
I would like to reply to you in a kind manner since you don't know how. I am not writing about my own experiences, Rhyley is a fictional character.
I love Australia and should I get the chance, I would be there toot sweet. I know quite a bit about that beautiful country, but I never claimed to be an expert.
I know that it is not all "bush" and "mambas", I wasn't trying to say that it is. I was trying to set the mood, albeit, in a crappy way, for Rhyley's thought pattern.
The "aboriginal man" that I was referring to just meant a native of Australia with dark skin. She happens to like black men. Sorry if I have offended your delicate sensibilities.
I was under the impression that many of the stories here are fantasy, a figment of the writer's imagination to entertain. If I knew that I supposed to be one hundred percent accurate, I would have certainly tried a bit harder. I wasn't aware that I was going to be graded.
So, I apologise for someone's lack of imagination and their intolerance of other people's opinions. I live in America and have most of my life heard of disparaging things said about American people and my country, but I dont' take it seriously.
After all, I don't represent all people and they don't represent me.
As for calling me an idiot, that was just plain rude. I didn't think there was call for that, but I know that not many people are a tolerant as I when it comes to others.
So, once again, I am so sorry that you think I am an idiot. I am sorry that my enhancer wasn't what you thought it should be. After all, isn't this just fantasy? You may be the same person whoe writes the science fiction folks and tell them their quantum physics are off. What a downer.
I like all feedback, but don't rag on me because you assume I don't know what I am talking about. Next time, I wil even forget that I know of Ausrtalia, then maybe you will finally be happy.
But thank you for taking the time to at least tell me your opinion.

 

[deliciously_naughty]

I've had some really hurtful feedback as well. Kudos for replying publically....however, and I know how hard this is, remember that some people are cruel and you need to remember that you can write one hell of a sexy story and delete that email/pm.

I remember I got an email after writing my sexy career that told me they hoped my character gots aids and died...I was floored, and hurt, and pissed. It took awhile for me to deal with that...and I was definitely worried about what that type of reaction meant. As you can tell, that email affected me more than the "great job" and various sweet responses I've gotten. Sadly, that's often the case. The negative bothers us and we forget the positive.

Good luck and keep writing

 

[BgMma]

Thanks

I would like to thank naughty for letting me know that I am not the only one who gets disappointing feedback. Sometimes we all feel like we are alone.
I love the feedback, good or bad, I just don't like name calling. It is very childish.
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone before hand because I know there are a quite a few people who agree.
Keep up the great work everyone!

 

[cherrylips_au]

Well I couldn't find your story to let you know if I found any of the things you mentioned were wrong.
Could you add a link please.
You are right in refering to aborginies as such because that's what they are known as so I'm not sure how someone could be offended by you using that term.
Without reading the story it's hard to give an opinion as I'm sure if someone wrote about the area you live in you would expect them to be as correct as possible in ways of landscapes, seasonal issues etc.

As this site has a variety of people from many places I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to have someone who's from the area your writting about to just check over it.

Believe me we have tourists arrive here expecting to see kangaroos jumping down the main streets so anything is possible

 

[BgMma]

Story discussion

WHat I think was the most disturbing for the cirtic I was speaking was the fact that I had referred to the bush. I was trying to explain about Rhyley, my character, and the experiences she had. I was trying to give a bit of detail about how she liked to take her lovers out of town and into very secluded areas. And I do mean the bush, the middle of nowhere, so they could have absolute privacy.
Maybe I was a tad overzealous, which I am always willing to admit, and I didn't think about what Australians preceive the bush to be. Believe me, I think I am going to really ask more questions. The Australian guy I used to talk to on the net isn't on anymore and he really used to be helpful if I was ignorant. Sad.
Anyway, I am glad that I am not looked at like a complete moron by everyone. Man, you can really get burned sometimes if you make a mistake! IT hurt my feelings for a bit, but I know now that there are people willing to let me have an accurate description of a land I have never been to.
Thanks so much for giving me a hand!! BgMma99

 

[BgMma]

Story name

I had forgotten the name of the story, so sorry! It is under celebrities, the name is Russell Returns. I am so blonde today!

 

[curious2c]

best bad feedback I have gotten

how about "your story sucks and so do you asshole!"
Even; "You ned to lern grammer better jerk" As recieved
I have said elsewhere, and I will say it again. If I am getting a response because someone is upset with my characters, GREAT. My intent in writing, as is with most writers I think, is to grab a reader and emotionally involve them.
Getting one that harps on grammar problems helps me to learn how to better write my next story.
The only one I hate is those one liners.
"drop dead" or "Story sucks" or "hope this happens to you"
I have no idea why, or what they are saying other than I guess they didn't like my story.
All in all, my learning has been so far anyway, any response shows that you have motivated a reader to respond. That can be a real good thing, as long as YOU take it in a manner that lets it 'shrug' off.
The world is full of nasty people, and soem of them can read.
by the by, I read your story and found it to be good. Of course I have never been to Austrailia. Have worked with some Aussie's though. Great people.

 

[BgMma]

feedback

Man, I have to say that I do agree with you. I like it that I got strong feedback and I moved someone to actually respond. With all the great responses I have gotten, I can only say that the few who are negative don't bother me so much.
I did know an Australian couple from years ago when they lived one town over and they were great folks. I miss them a lot.
I will be writing more and I hope that with each story I get better. I am glad I have your support.
I did promise to study up a bitmore on Australia before I do more writing about Rhyley's life there, so I will be doing stories about what I know and what I think Rhyley would have been up to!
I am looking forward to some great times here at literotica!