robotsnchicks replied to your post “So just because I’m curious…
How many of the folks who follow me…”

I’m subscribed to you but I had a rough few months and took a hiatus from like everything including reading fic. Now that I’m slowly getting back to reading and writing I’m definitely interested! Although I haven’t seen the new Star wars movies yet so am not ready for those

I hope your hiatus helped. It sucks when life gets hard but I really do hope that it’s better now. 

Also, the new movies aren’t for everyone. If you’re not interested or don’t actually like them when you do see them I won’t be upset at all if you skip those fics. I’m still writing for SPN and probably always will be lol. Next year I’ll write another Dean/Cas only fic lol. I haven’t done that in forever. 

majesticduxk replied to your post “majesticduxk replied to your post “So just because I’m curious…
How…”

I’ve had a hellish year, and I have done my best to keep up with everyone’s writing. But yeah. Most of my friends stopped reading this year (well, it’s been coming, but this year it was many more, and much more noticeable) so it’s definitely not you. I have dealt with a litlte guilty – I seriously believe in encouragement and in just supporting my mates. So I used to read everything that didn’t squick me, but you end up feeling a little hurt when people don’t do the same

(haha I have a lot say) even though that isn’t why you are doing at all! The heart and the ego, eh? anyway. this year has been hellish for me so it changed the way I interacted. I am still subscribed to almost all the writer friends on my list, but I delete a lot more notifications than I used to.

That makes a lot of sense, honestly. When life gets hard you gotta do what you can to be more comfortable and enjoy stuff when/how you can. The good thing about having a lot of buddies is that you have a lot of buddies but the bad thing is feeling like you’re missing people out or not giving everyone enough attention in their endeavors. I definitely want to support my friends, but I’m human and I forget things and get busy. So yeah, I get it. I think, even if you’re not reading the things that your friends write, being friends with people still has value. Just by having fun and talking to people, you know? 

Also, I really hope you have a better year next year. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and send good vibes your way. 

samanddeaninpanties replied to your post “So just because I’m curious…
How many of the folks who follow me…”

Imo, Tumblr isn’t a great indicator of who reads your fic. It’s those unknown subscribers on ao3 who are your real fans (I’m one of them).

Yeah, I know tumblr isn’t the best for actually finding out who reads my fic but I was just curious. I tend to wonder what the people who follow me are following for, especially when I don’t post a lot of original content. I am grateful for my subs on ao3, but I wish I knew who they were so I could interact with them a little more. 

majesticduxk replied to your post “So just because I’m curious…
How many of the folks who follow me…”

I don’t read the star wars stuff, but I am subscribed, so if it is story/pairing that interests me I will go read. but I am getting fussier – as the comments to my fics have dropped off I have stopped reading just because someone has written it… so I really do stick to bottom/subby/etc Dean now, because that is what I enjoy reading

I definitely don’t blame you for sticking to the stuff you’re enjoying. Read what makes you happy. 

I know I’ve kind of fallen by the wayside in terms of reading and commenting just because I’m trying to spend more time on other hobbies. But that doesn’t exactly help the situation, I’m sure. I know I’m not the only one who’s experienced a drop off in terms of interaction this year. 

So just because I’m curious…

How many of the folks who follow me actually still read my fanfic? I know I haven’t updated in a while and this year isn’t nearly as productive as last year, but are you interested in what I’m writing?

“Why didn’t [actor I personally find attractive] play this character instead of the ugly [actor I don’t find attractive]?”

To spite you, personally, random blogger. It is 100% about you. The casting department did it because they hate you.

sending good vibes for your sitch!!! i really wish my mom was as supportive and subtle as yours is

Thanks, anon! I also wish your mom was supportive and I’m sorry she isn’t/wasn’t. 

One of these days I’ll tell her. I don’t know exactly when or where, but I will. It’s nice to know that she’ll be okay with it but it’s also a little frightening at the same time. I don’t think I’m *that* obvious, but maybe I am. At least she’s okay with it, though. It could be a hell of a lot worse.