Thread:Baboonfan/@comment-5782071-20170429050319/@comment-24588058-20170501012447

I feel I must voice my opinion on the matter, as my name was mentioned, and I want to be on record of having said something.

". . . .rehashing unimaginative dork paraphernalia like Sailor Moon pens or Green Lantern rings". I can understand your frustration at an artifact that was heavily criticized for you being made with no comments. I really do. But I don't appreciate what I feel is a cheap jab at my own idea. I'll grant you that it might not be the most original idea ever, but that doesn't give you the right to tear into it as you did.

I had several ideas which have been heavily criticized, especially by Draco, for bringing "fiction to life". I must say, that also went against other people's opinions at times as well. I can't say we were in a fight, but I certainly felt overpowered. And yet, I did not poke fun at his artifacts or call others' artifacts lame, unoriginal dork paraphernalia. Instead, I have worked to make Draco accept the artifacts by adjusting their effects, even if it is extremely difficult.

I have no idea what comments were said, as I either wasn't around or didn't see it. The fact that you made fun of me when I don't believe had anything to do with it does bother me. If you have an issue with ideas not being original enough, you can always discuss it with the creator at any time. I, personally, would be interested to read the comments myself, though that probably won't happen, since the page was deleted.

I'm not angry, per say. I'm upset at the criticism, but I can understand your anger is mostly directed at the artifact. I can also understand Garr's anger, as he feels very much insulted at not only the wording Baboon used, but also the way he insulted both mine and Per's artifact ideas. It's all just anger, and to be honest, I am a bit taken aback by Baboon's harshness. But I will say that if anyone ever has an issue with any artifact any one of us makes, then it is fair to criticize it. We have the right to defend our ideas, just as others have the right to criticize our ideas. Even if it seems very unjust to its creator. . ..

-ahem- But I digress. The best ideas arise from criticism. Sarah has also been criticized, sometimes very heavily, and sometimes because of my lack of knowledge about the stories which have been done in the past has led to ideas which cannot work. But despite all of that, she has altered, changed, and sometimes even completely scrapped ideas in favor of those which are better and less critical. I mean, she went from an all-powerful, time travelling, multi-dimensional human to a simple human being with very minor abilities and a rough history that makes her feel real as a character. And that progress would not have been made without criticism from Draco, Gunji, and myself, along with others. Was it always fair? Maybe not, but fairness is a matter of perspective. What is fair criticism to one person is too harsh or too light to someone else. But that doesn't make the criticism non-existent, and it is usually easy to fix.

To finalize, I have no idea what the criticism was. I am lightly insulted by the way Baboon flung what one can call "poop" at mine and Per's artifacts. His criticism was harsh, but fair. It could have been worded better. It could have been worded worse. His anger is justified, as is Garr's. And I have no idea if he will read any of this. I hope so, if only to see the ensuing mess play out, hopefully with a cooler head, and comment appropriately. And here's hoping that everything works out!