We didn't ruin it for you
The site didn't ruin it for you.
The exo writers and their exo fanfics didn't ruin it for you.
The exo fans who subscribe, comment and upvote exo fanfics didn't ruin it for you.
You ruined it for yourself by choosing to focus on the things you don't like, insteading of doing something about it.
This post goes to all those people who complain about the site, Boss Nichi, the exo writers, the exo-tagged fics, the exo fandom and exo for the lack of non-exo fics to read.
1. The site has nothing to do with the increase of exo fanfics or for the featured fics being almost exo-tagged fanfics. It only serves as a place to publish fanfics. The feature system algorithm chooses the fics with the most number of upvotes. The advertisement system chooses the fic of the bidder who beat all the bids for that day. The site is a neutral and non-living entity that cannot, in any way, dictate what gets posted in it (except for restricted content). And it sure can't defend itself from all accusations thrown at it so Keeper is here to do just that. Don't blame the site, it's innocent.
2. Boss Nichi spends time and energy to run this site. He provides us with a place to publish and write fanfics, plus all the neat features so that we can have fun. What more do you want him to do? Keeper posting exo fanfics is not on him. Readers favoring exo fanfics is not on him. He got nothing to do with exo. What? Others can't even follow the few rules we have here, you expect him to what, ban exo fics? Limit the number of exo fics by passing a memo or another rule? Don't blame boss.
3. Writers write what they want. And they can, within the stipulations of our terms of use. When I started here, most fics on Kibum were about him and Heechul or the 'kibum' tag was Shinee's Key (It didn't help that 2010 is the golden year of Shinee). Did I complain? Did I demand those writers to write het for me? No. I looked for SJ Kibum x OC fics. I'll take what I can from what is available and be grateful. So instead of about this exo writer or that exo writer, not writing a fanfic for your own group, why don't you focus your energy on that writer who actually writes about your group? And complaining about it won't get exo writers to write what you like. (What happened to your fandom's writers anyway? I don't believe that all of them has up and gone or has been converted to the exo fandom. They still exist. Stop ignoring them.)
You say some exo writers write exo fanfics because that's what the readers want. Is that wrong? Writers want readers. To get them, they should give the readers what they want. Do you think they don't like writing exo fics? Of course, they do! I can't imagine a writer hating the story he/she is writing but does it anyway because of the readers. I won't write even though that's what the majority wants. Meaning, writers still have control on what they write. And I think its unfair to blame them for wanting readers. It's no fun to write and enjoy a published story you wrote, on your own. That's just sad.
Writers abide by the law of conservation of energy. I won't continue a story when no one is reading it. Someday, I'll finish it. For now, I'll update my other fics. That's how it is.
4. Readers read what they want. Badmouthing them, their fandom's writers and the group they stan won't get them to read your fics or your fandom's fics. You are basically hating them for what they like. You say that it's unfair. That's life. Majority of users here are fans of EXO. Get over it. Complaining about them and their preferences won't get you anywhere. I suggest you start being a good reader yourself. Subscribe, comment and upvote. If exo fans create multiple accounts just to upvote exo fanfics, rally your fandom (not to create accounts) but to upvote. (Or maybe in your fandom, you are one of the few who are hung up on the featured system? Especially those who have been here long, getting featured is no big deal. Anyway go to your profile tab > preferences > uncheck the box next to display featured fic in front page.)
5. Blaming EXO for the number of fics written about them and having those fics featured is ridiculous. What their fans do is not on them. The fans are not their responsibility. Yes, the EXO fandom is known for being loud, crazy, immature, all-over-the-place. They comment on other groups' mvs, articles, etc. and piss the hell out of other fandoms. They are insensitive, asking an Infinite writer to write EXO. They don't think most of the time. Guess what? I had my share of huge anime sweat drops, massive headaches and nerve-bursting encounters with them. But did I let those brats ruin anything for me? Besides, not everyone in the fandom are like them. So I think you are being unfair to the rest who did nothing wrong, by blaming them for the actions of fellow fans, sasaengs, antis and trolls. And try reigning in your prejudice and anger first before suggesting that sane fans should control the rest of the fandom. Believe me they tried. But brats never listen do they?
So now, who is to blame for ruining kpop and aff for you?
Instead of focusing on what you don't like, turn your attention on what you like. Don't bother with EXO, exo fanfics, exo writers and the fandom.
1. Use 'exo' as the excluded tag when you search for fics about your group.
2. Host contests to increase fanfics of your group.
3. Find all the fanfics of your group and recommend them.
4. Encourage your fandom or at least those subscribed to your contest or recommendation thread to be more active, to not ignore the stories. Let the writer know you are reading his/her story so that he/she won't stop updating. (Writers won't stop writing but they can stop posting chapters.)
5. Appreciate what you have. Just a little shift in perspective goes a long way - no jealousy or envy on what others have and no frustrations on what you lack.
If after all that I've written, you are still bent on sticking with your mindset, may you find what you are looking for some place else and I hope you learn to stop blaming others. Take responsibility.
- Keeper
/sorry if this post upset you but there are things that just need to be said
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