Actually, I've been wanting to make a post about this since the day I realized that I've been pretty ignorant about how AFF works, but never really got the chance to do so (Or maybe I'm just too lazy...).

Anyway, there's not much and the list will mostly be just about petty things (LOL) but I just really want to let it out. It kind of piled up inside me already so... yeah lol

Disclaimer: By posting this blog entry, I am NOT saying nor implying that I am a better writer/reader/user of AFF. I'm also NOT pertaining to any particular fanfic. All of the things that I will be listing here will be in general.

So, let's start:

1. ____ / ~~~~ as the OC's names. 

I've had plenty of times where I'll find a good fanfic with a good plot and a good setting (and it's just darn interesting) but then I'll end up not subscribing to it since the OC's name is 'underline' or 'tilde'. I may seem so picky right now, but honestly, I get really distracted because of it. 

Like for example: "____!" Luhan called.

Whenever I read it, it's like: "Underline!" Luhan called.

I'm sorry but, ____/~~~~ is just a big NONO for me. I mean, is it so hard to pick a name for a character? OTL

the 'your username' function of AFF also applies to this. 

I like my username, but I don't really think it'll be pretty if it goes like this:

"pakwanii..." Luhan whispered. "I love you, pakwanii."

Nuh-uh. Never gonna work.

2. American names for OC

I don't hate it, really. I just feel kind of iffy about it. Nonetheless, if the story's really good, I still read it.

3. Mary Sues

A rich, kind, smart, cute, but y girl ain't real. NOBODY'S PERFECT, OKAY? IMPERFECT IS PERFECT.

4. Character's trait description

Don't bash me because of this. I know that I also used to do this in my past fanfics before (Oh God, the shame) but now that I realized it, IT'S TOTALLY WRONG. I mean, I read a story so I could visualize the characters in my mind. About how they are, or how they act.

But for example, if you list your character as a strong willed girl, but the plot of the ff is how the girl hurts herself from depression, then that just ruins the whole story. You get what I mean, right? OTL

5. Script Writing

OMFG, NO. JUST NO. A fanfic is NOT  a play, a drama, or anything. Even if you have to repeat 'she/he said' for a million of times (just kidding), THEN DO IT. USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND MAKE YOUR READERS DO THE SAME. 

6. Chain posts

Okay, whatever you do, I ain't going to participate in any kind of Chain posts. Hate me all you want, but me does not care.

7. Advertisement

Well, I'm ambivalent about this. I'm fine with users who advertise their stories, AS LONG AS THEY DON'T DO IT ON MY PROFILE OR ANY OF MY STORIES.

Right now, I couldn't think of anything more. I'll just add more if I think of it lolol Ciao~

pakwanii ❤