I'm Sorry, but . . . · 12:15pm Aug 15th, 2015
It's time I finally address this topic after all these months of inactivity and all that jazz. You know, I've loved every moment of my time on this site, and it's time I can't even fully conceptualize using for anything else. I've learned so much, gained so much, and made so much thanks to this site and this fandom. It's irreplaceable.
But unfortunately, the one thing that has defined my existence on this site for so long no longer exists within me. In other words, my joy, my passion, the fire that burned within me when I first started editing . . . has died. Completely. The candle has melted, the wick is gone, and I've got no more candles or lighters to light them with. It's all dark now, and there's no going back. I'm not sure what brought this upon me because there are a plethora or reasons why. So much has happened in these past three years, and nothing is the same. Hell, more has happened in two days than I've done in my entire lifetime.
But I digress. I simply can't edit anymore. It's boring, and it takes all the enjoyment of reading out of it. I'm sure many people can do it just fine, but after all I've done in these three years? And for someone that doesn't do it for money? I simply cannot maintain that. It doesn't work for me. The only reason why I began editing was because I wanted to be with the bigshots and read my favorite stories early. But then I simply wanted to help people; that became my main focus for a long time, hence why I've edited for so many people. Then that became harder and harder to do until . . .
Well, here we are. I'm sorry that I couldn't say this formally until now, but it's taken a while for me to work up the nerve to say this and also solidify what exactly I feel on this subject. I have felt obligated to edit because I don't like half-finished jobs, even after my first long break. But not anymore.
So thanks, everyone, that had given me the chance to edit their wonderful stories; you are all irreplaceable and literally the best on this site. I don't edit for people that don't write well. I'm serious when I say that I'm very selective when it comes to for whom I edit for.
So The Albinocorn, I'd like to tell you personally that I came to you because you have some of the greatest, most unique, most unbelievably mind blowing ideas ever, and that's why I came to edit for you. And I'll repeat this same sentiment in one way or another for everyone I've edited for. I edit to better the person AND the story as best I can; that's what I've decided was my purpose when I edit for people.
But once again, I digress. Thanks for the ride, and I'll still be here to read your stories. See you in the comment sections!
You will be missed, friend.
~TOOWC
you will be missed. Honestly my fire for writing dying out as well.
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Misleading titles are misleading. So was the first paragraph. They were all tests to trick the people that don't read closely or don't read the full post. I'm not actually leaving; I'm just not editing anymore.
Oh thank god. Don't scare me like that! I thought you were leaving!
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Writing hasn't died for me quite yet because I never really had a flame. It was more of an ember that sometimes ignites into something, then cools back to an ember. That means I might release something when I finally get up and write some of my ideas.
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I'm the ultimate troll. That's two times I've made people think I'm leaving. The last one was priceless.
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Oh, I meant what I said.
I enjoy seeing your name all over the site, saying "X was edited by X, X, and JustAnotherTimeLord."
I mean, even just leaving the editing field means that something is gone, and that is something to be sad about.
3321237 I have that sometimes as well.
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How very kind of you. Yeah, even I'll miss the gratification of being able to say, "Hey, this story was a great success, and I had something to do with it!" But it was never about that, ever. I'm too much of a philanthropist of words, if that makes sense. My downfall was thinking I could help everyone, but when I took on more work than I could truly do by myself while also keeping my promise of helping people, I started to grow angry, bored, and tired. It started making editing such a terrible experience. And now there's no going back.
But once again, I appreciate that immensely.
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I've been told that so many times and have said that to many others TWICE as many times that it's not even funny. I should have taken my own advice long ago.
o7 m8. You'll be remembered.
Why are you leaving? You'll be missed Timelord! Keep in touch with me on Sky— Just kidding, I read the whole thing. Ah, I'm kinda sad to see that someone I've looked up to isn't editing anymore, but I completely understand that times change. I can't wait to see how FIMFiction changes for everyone involved.
When I first started on this site, I never thought I'd be meeting so many new people and making so many new friends. I never thought I'd care that someone left more than the fact that they stopped updating their stories, but now it's more than that. Some of the people I edit for are talking about making novels now and I'm not planning on accepting many new stories, so my time is probably getting close. College is rolling around, and I might just have to either cut off work there or keep with one or two who publish every now and then, but never the way I am now.
So, that's a thing now. I see where you're coming from, too; I've stopped accepting editing jobs for people except those who I was already editing for, and even then only their specific stories I have my hand on. Being a dad to tends tends to sap almost every minute of precious spare time.
We should chat some more though. Sometime. When we both have the time.
Damn man, thought you were leaving, you had me there. I'm thinking of taking up editing here, but since life I dont think I'd have the time.
Though if you do leave, you've left your mark on so many stories your forever immortalized.
Okay.
Will you still write and stuff?
And if I ever edit, I'll only do stories I like and want to edit.
Like my own stories
If I'm not mistaken, I warned you about this many, many months ago. Back when you were in the thick of it.
No one ever listens to me.
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why do you sound so sad, though? It's not your choice to like/dislike something, or to loose interest. It's all part of human nature.
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Yeah, I'm bad at listening to advice.
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Because I hate leaving people hanging. And I've left them hanging for a while. I don't like unfinished work, and I have quite a lot of unfinished editing.
Well, it's a shame to lose you, but that's life, I suppose. Thanks for all your help.
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Yeah, "help." Not only did I hardly contribute, there was usually very little TO contribute. Of all the people I've edited for, you are definitely the most competent writer of them all. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I apologize for not being as contributive as everyone else.
Yeah, some times you have to step back and walk away from the things that take the enjoyment out of something for you. Even if you never edit for another story here again, hopefully just reading will rekindle your passions for what you love…
…Specifically anthro lyrabon hate-fuck clopfics.
Or did I read that completely wrong?
That really means a lot to me. I wouldn't be half the writer I am without you, TL. Even now I'm reminded that, geez, I have a long way to go. But thanks for helping me get so far, and thanks for those very kind words. I hope you have fun in whatever you do next.
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Those kind words are something I've been meaning to tell you for a while, honestly. I've already voiced to everyone else I've edited for that their ideas were amazing, but you . . . you're an oddball. You were the first person I actively went and snatched because
you must be mine!you needed some direction for your ideas. You needed some cleaning up, too, and people to bounce ideas off of in order to come out with a pristine final project.And honestly, you've turned out pretty damn well, that's for sure. It took me by surprise how well you've established yourself, and so I think my time is done.
For everything I feel I've failed at, it is overshadowed by all that I've helped people accomplish. My goal, as I've said before and will continue to say, has always ever been to help not only the story but the person as well, which is why I always preferred getting to know someone personally. You always work better with friends.
3322972 Regardless of how I've established myself, I always value your opinion. My ideas... aren't always the best, as my most recent fiasco has proven. Though I appreciate the confidence you have in me.
*Wipes brow, clutches heart.*
I was so scared for about five seconds there.
3321840 *hug* well, they'd probably be happy if you unfinished the work, rather than forcing yourself to do it & half-assing it...