graculus

One thing about helping to run an archive, it's a source of constant amazement.

In this case, I find myself continually amazed at how much almost-indescribably bad fic some people can turn out. This latest story submission is badly written almost to the point of incomprehensibility, then on top of that it's badly punctuated and absolutely riddled with epithets (as the General said to the Doctor).

The only saving grace is the lack of an on-screen (so to speak) sex scene! ;)

Current Mood: shocked

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So had she actually taken on board what you'd said or ignored it completely?

She'd made most, but not all, editing changes, and removed and added bits that addressed most of the holes, but the new stuff was just as bad as ever. The story was a little more coherent, but not enough. ;}

Well, I guess my question would be: what does she want to get out of this experience?

Oh, god, she was so enthusiastic and pleased with herself for having written the story. Clearly a creative expression of self, but also meant for posting to archives. In fact, she mentioned getting ready to post another story beta'd by someone else. When I read your original post I wondered... But there's probably more bad fic out there than I realize - you must see it all! (sympathizes)

I'd just insist she doesn't credit your assistance. ;)

I know! "Beta'd by..." (crawls under a rock in shame) LOL