Ranting... Again · 4:34pm Mar 9th, 2016
I know I complain about the feature box, I hate it. And for those who haven't picked it up from me by now, here's why. Se that fic 'OH CRAP OH CRAP OH CRAP OH CRAP'? The one that's been at the top of said box for about a week now? It's not even that good. I'm not saying it's bad, but there are so many stories just as worthy of that spot that only get the bottom half of the box for about a day and then everyone forgets about them. Why is this? Well, here's why.
I've begun to view FiMFiction like a competitive industry. Authors are like companies and stories are the products. The ones that receive the most attention are basically the ones who shout loud enough. If that fic had been called something less shouty I bet it would never have gotten so popular, most would have left it be. But because it was so creatively named with such originality it has become god of the shit-box for a week.
FiMFiction is not for noobs, my friends. As the market develops, the newbies get left behind. Ever wondered why the only artists who get insanely popular are the ones who've been around for longer? It's because they absorb all the attention. It's also the reason why small time businesses struggle so much in real life. They can have perfect products and amazing reviews, but no-one pays them any attention because the only one consumers care for are the big boys.
It's not surprising, if I'm honest. It's to be expected. But I think people need to explore authors a little more. My exploration granted me a good friend. All I'm saying is to take the big guys in the industry with a grain of salt and not assume they're the only good guys. Little guys have something to offer too.
Good day, my friends.
