przed

I'm only a semi-lurker at best in MFU land but there's been a recent crop of newbies and unless you recognize the name of the person who sent you the e-mail I'd guess it's one of those and that they thought it might be encouraging? *tries to be charitable*

I recently had a LoM newbie send me a PM to encourage me, suggesting that I should try my hand at writing another LoM story, cos, you know, I've only written the one. *g*

I've got out of the habit but I used to collect my favourite odd comments on my stories, here's just a select few:

I think this is the most charming love story I've ever read involving victims of mind control drugs and rape and extortion at the hands of ruthless young women bent on revenge for their hustling brother's suicide. Reynardin.

I cannot list all the very, very strange things I have read. I can tell you though, that this wins the weirdness award. And the one for entertainment. It was...really good. And I'm not sure how on earth to react to it, and, erm, well. Thank you for proving that fandom can still be a very, very surprising place. kiwi_from_hell

This is seriously awesome!!!!! I've read Cartland books, and you are waaaaaaaay better than that!! :) Siluria

Best use of a rubber duck ever. acidpenguin46

Flippin heck, woman - you nearly blew my cassock off. Norfolkdumpling

I'm not going to be able to go through the scented candle display at M&S for a *while* now, damn you... Halotolerant.

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So, it's not just me, then. *g*

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Well, to put things in perspective, back when I was a (rather fat) actress, I once got a review that said, "(Shayheyred's real name) did a great job playing the drag icon Divine, the person she most nearly resembles."

As for me, I think your writing is brilliant. Just a few more tries, dear, and you should be even better...

*runs away*

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Oops, that comment was meant for przed, who KNOWS I adore her.

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I tracked down the ~~offender's~~ commenter's LJ by googling her address (apparently I've got all this time on my hands *g*) and she seems to be a yaoi fan with almost no one friended. Interesting...

I'm working on the assumption that she wanted to be helpful, but it's like someone patting me on the head for my work in kindergarten. I like your wacky comments better. I want to write a story that makes someone avoid the M&S scented candle display. *g*

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Just a few more tries, dear, and you should be even better...

Awww, thanks! That means so much, coming from you. *g*

::prepares for chasing down one Shay::

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Did she see it somewhere where its age was apparent? Most of my archived stuff looks like it was written in the last year if you pay attention to the date it was posted.

Ah yes... that would be the story where Doyle uses a candle to... light Bodie's way. Yes. :D

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*giggle!snorts*

*reads DV's collection; snorts some more, especially at the people she knows*

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No problem, I'm English, I always assume sarcasm is a sign of deep friendship... except when it isn't. *g*

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Is this the confessional-rattler, or something older?

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To be fair, that story is only posted on my website, with no date in sight.

Doyle, ahem, lights Bodie's way? Heh.

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Heehee, something we Americans think we understand, but clearly don't.

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*giggle!snorts* is clearly the correct reaction. *g*

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That's the one, if the box is a rockin' don't come a knockin' *g*

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Perhaps English is not her first language (the "ne" is either an anime affectation or she may be Asian). In any case, I think it may be a kindly-meant pat on the head from someone who thinks "do your best!" is the greatest response to creative endeavors.

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Well, Siluria's is in response to my Mills & Boon pastiche but Kiwi's is still the one that mystifies me. Those stories aren't even the strangest thing in the LoM fandom, let alone in fandom in general.

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Yes, Bodie needs a hand as he's wearing handcuffs at the time. Doyle is nothing if not helpful. *nods*

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Based on her profile, I'd say American with anime affectations. (She claims to live in a cornfield. I suppose she could be ex-pat Asian, but I'm thinking not.)

I'm trying not to respond with the snark, because I'm half-convinced it was well-meant. If only condescension weren't such a red flag for me.

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We're only truly rude to/with the people we love, it's a thing.

At least we don't insist that piano legs be covered any more, it's progress.

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It's an illuminating little story...

*ducks and runs*

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Heavens, how shocking!

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That Doyle. Always willing to help a bloke out. *g*

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I honestly think the smiley face is supposed to indicate that it's well-meant. You don't really hang out on the MFU coms and she would have had to have found your website by googling/digging around for it so she might think you're trying out the fandom for the first time and haven't moved on to the coms/in to the archives yet.

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