What a nice start to the year.

It is unfortunate to say this, but I have decided to discontinue posting on FFNET. This does not only pertain to this fic, but to ALL of my fics here. I only started posting here because someone was plagiarizing my fic from AO3.

I have tried to continue but honestly, I'm discouraged at every point.

Firstly, FFN's formatting. The system feels extremely outdated and clunky to use. I have to agree to the terms and conditions almost every time I want to start a new story. I have to input the story, save it, go back to the document, and then edit it because some of the formatting doesn't carry over. To post, I have to go to the story, add the chapter, and if I want to make any changes, I have to go to the chapters document, edit, save, and then re-upload it in place of the old chapter. It is tedious and annoying to use.

Second, the reviewing system. While most reviewers have been very kind and supportive, FFNET's system means I am unable to delete asinine reviews. Unlike AO3, I receive plenty of self-entitled "reviewers" here, demanding this and that. Reviewing is meant for readers to show they have analyzed the story, pointing out things they like or dislike, what was memorable, etc. It shouldn't be for demanding more updates or taunting other reviewers.

The amount of selfish readers I have encountered here outweigh the few genuinely supportive readers. At least on AO3 I can delete the spam and hold a real discussion with readers.

I want to keep posting here so more people can find some joy in my writing, but why stress myself out doing something I don't want to do? It's not like I'm being forced to, nor am I being paid. It's out of my own free will and time. I shouldn't have to force myself to keep posting here for stats, or for a wider audience. Quality is way more important than quantity in this case.

You want me to change my story to how you want it? You want faster updates? You want more, more, more? Pay me. Make it worth my time and energy. I only want people to be able to enjoy my writing, but not at the expense of myself.

So, I'm moving back to posting on AO3 only. All of my fanfics are all originally posted there, and there are a ton of stories I never posted here due to FFNET's strict guidelines.

I apologize deeply to all my faithful readers here, but I will always be active there and I welcome you all to join me there as well. It's a better community with active readers who can comment to their hearts content, and with a more friendly writing system.

All my fics will only be updated on AO3 from now on.

To all demanding reviewers: fanfic writers write for FREE. You demanding us to update constantly creates the opposite effect. Reviews should be real reviews. If you want a fic to go how you want to, write it yourself or pay someone.

Farewell and best wishes,

AristoMuse