I bet Leon Kennedy could solve this problem

I recently saw a thread on Tumblr (that I will not link to) with the usual handwringing over why no one leaves comments or kudos on fanfic anymore.

I totally understand this frustration, but what I want to say in response is that people are definitely leaving comments and kudos on fanfic. In fact, people are currently leaving Harry Potter levels of comments and kudos on fanfic.

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Between the relatively large number of highly engaged people online and the accessibility of Gen-AI writing, it’s now easier than ever to post stories that get loads of comments and kudos on AO3. But maybe that’s not how you want to spend your one precious life on this earth, and that’s fine. It’s probably best to consider yourself lucky that you have ways to use your creative energy that don’t involve creating “content.”

I hope everyone gets lots of good positive feedback! At the same time, it’s not your fault if that’s not happening; it’s just a strange time to be a writer right now.

Re: I bet Leon Kennedy could solve this problem

This is all to say that I tend to agree with the assessment that Gen-AI is designed to be addictive. That's not great, but I also agree with the sentiment that it's worth toughing out this mess while we all wait for the investment bubble to pop. When it does, I hope everyone will still come to AO3 to get their fix.

Much love to all the humans out there writing and making art during these strange times. 💚