On the whole, this was an ugly experience.

[fpb]

I hope Theregoes... does not take it ill, when I say that looking back, the Niffle was not worth having. All it has done is bring me back into contact with the bigotry and ugliness of a certain kind of mind and even what might be called a political movement - one that dominates FA, and with which I can never come to any terms (they would not grant them if I tried). And it has not done much good in terms of anyone actually reading the damn story. I do not know what a Niffle is supposed to be good for, but I find three reviews rather depressing - especially compared to the number of ignorant little morons who will be corresponding with each other as I write, congratulating each other on not giving me a chance. What I fail to understand is why some otherwise intelligent people imagine that there is any advantage to be got by treating these people with anything like respect.

I wish I had not been Niffled. It is not worth the aggravation and above all the disgust, at being reminded once again of these creatures. It may even have pushed me a bit further away from HP fandom.

Comments

[neigedens.livejournal.com]

*sneaks in* Well, *I'm* glad it was Niffled. I might not have read it if Gun hadn't recced it, and it really *was* a good fic. I know next to nothing about the whole sordid business involving you and others, but if people feel the need to personally attack you (rather than making legitimate critcism of the actual fic), screw em. They're not worth your time, etc., etc.

But, like I said, I'm not involved in it, nor is it really any of my business, but I just thought you'd like to know that some of us did like the Niffle and were glad it was recced, and...yeah, well, maybe you don't care. *sneaks out again*

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you feel that way, FPB. That said, I would have niffled it nonetheless, because I felt that the story was of a good standard and was deserving of more recognition.

If you really have to, forget about fandom. Really. It's just HP, man, and though I get a lot of enjoyment out of it and have met some awesome people, if you're not happy then you don't have to really get into it too much.

I've said to everyone thus far that I refuse to take sides on this matter because I know far too little and I like everyone equally. Some people are trying to show you that they are willing to overlook this, and I've seen some pretty great messages in LJ and otherwise saying to ignore the kerfuffle: that my judgement was correct and that your fic deserved to be niffled, and some people like Spookykat have extended the olive branch.