To everyone-

I have edited the original post so that everyone can be clear in what I am seeking.

 

I wonder if Raven still sends out those welcome PM's mentioning thick skin is a requirement?

Stop acting like a piss-ant, you're getting the same reaming any other user posting like this would receive.

Take the time to learn where and how you should post before assuming anything- the burden is on you not to be a fuck-up. You're coming to our site and presenting things egregiously, and no, we won't sugarcoat it when we tell you off.

EDIT:

This is stupid no matter how you cut it. As an author, everything you post should be formatted before it ever is presented to a wider audience than you yourself.

We point out errors by nature so that the author responsible for them can correct the mistake and avoid making it again.

 

This is your choice. I started to be a bit more careful in the later chapters as you might notice if you do indeed read the stories. Either way, I understand where you are coming from. Previously, I did not take the time to correct some basic errors that should be corrected. You should look at this as a story that has some basic or lazy errors throughout the beginning chapters as far as grammar and punctuation is concerned, but posted for response on story telling mechanics.

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You are right in 99% of what you said here. My only response would be that half of this thread could have been avoided had people decided to be polite. Civil discourse is usually far more effective than reaming others. However, if this is what is required for new members making mistakes.... then I will accept it.

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Secs-

I will strive to meet those requirements. I was not aware that proper grammar/punctuation was needed in our posts as well. Nevertheless, I will respect that if it is common courtesy on this site.

I was being unreasonable. In my defense, however, unreasonable behavior is quite easily provoked from impolite response. Though I will say as a new user I should probably learn to accept some "reaming" as some of you have put it.

 

It's a matter of attitude, kid. Your post, story and manner in which you behave reflects a disgusting amount of laziness. Coming here asking for our time and effort, given what you offer, is just plain rude.

Now, if you want to pay us to work on your story, bring on the attitude you like. But until you do, a little respect, effort and contribution on your part would smooth the process along very nicely.

Pers and frank were nice enough to lend you a hand despite your bitchiness. The rest of us aren't nearly as nice and understanding. This is a community. Be a part of it, with all that entails, or get the fuck out.

 

Going even further, If I were the author, I'd review the first 5k or so words, edit out the trivial spelling/grammar mistakes (remove ellipses, add dashes for sentence complexity and tension). THEN post it on WbA.

And going EVEN further, there's the thought of "what can I really change that will add that WOW effect". Take out some of the overused cliches that exist for no purpose but to TELL us how Harry is a badass - you need to show us instead, so they're worthless. Take one of those cliches and turn it into something new and sort of cool: I did this in Unlocked Knowledge in a way that, looking back 4 years later I still like. There was the whole Metamorph!Harry that was very popular in every. single. Indy!Harry story. I hated it, cliche as hell and overused. I, instead, had Harry take the Metamorph Medal (which didn't work in canon) from Arthur Weasley and fix it, thus gaining the appearance of "Tom the Horcrux". Voila - innovation.

Things like that make us here at DLP go "oh no not again - wait! Oh you clever bugger you!"

After reading 300+ stories of the same shit, doing something unique like that - or leading us down an expected trail and then turning it around a bit - will catch our attention.


Also find a beta. :awesome Sophie is the love of my life, I can't recommend them enough.

 

I will go ahead and post this in the Work-by-Author section.

I will say that in despite of the summary, it is not a story full of cliches. However, you are right in that I cannot expect you to read an unedited story.