I find myself both pleased and somewhat disturbed by the conversations that the whole h/c bingo is generating. I've personally experienced way too many of the more touchy "hurts" than I'd like to dwell on. But I figure I've got a right to my opinion, too.
I'll admit that there are a few immature authors out there who may take a serious problem, gloss it over and it's all magically better in the end. These are in general, author's I don't read more of. As close as some subjects are to me, such as childhood bulllying and abuse, and now physical disabilities; I still enjoy a good fic that incorporates these elements into the storyline.
I am pretty ok with it if the comfort portion is just some emotional support during a tough time, and it's not all bettter in the end. It is even better if the disabled person is also portrayed as a strong character, not just some sniveling ninny who constantly needs a pat on the back to get through their day.
To me, I enjoy a fic when you're left with a feeling that the person who's been hurt is not left feeling all alone in the world at the end of the fic, that they've found someone they can count on, if that makes sense.
I don't think that any author out there would knowingly write something disrespectful and/or discriminatory, which seems to be part of the question here. I think if they do make this mistake, that they will find in their comments that they've touched a nerve, and will hopefully learn from the experience. I would hate to see people afraid to sign up for these events because someone is offended by the storylines that are proposed. But I am glad to see that the writers are concerned with handling the subjects with care.
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branchandroot
h/c fics in general
Date: 2010-06-15 01:39 am (UTC)I'll admit that there are a few immature authors out there who may take a serious problem, gloss it over and it's all magically better in the end. These are in general, author's I don't read more of. As close as some subjects are to me, such as childhood bulllying and abuse, and now physical disabilities; I still enjoy a good fic that incorporates these elements into the storyline.
I am pretty ok with it if the comfort portion is just some emotional support during a tough time, and it's not all bettter in the end. It is even better if the disabled person is also portrayed as a strong character, not just some sniveling ninny who constantly needs a pat on the back to get through their day.
To me, I enjoy a fic when you're left with a feeling that the person who's been hurt is not left feeling all alone in the world at the end of the fic, that they've found someone they can count on, if that makes sense.
I don't think that any author out there would knowingly write something disrespectful and/or discriminatory, which seems to be part of the question here. I think if they do make this mistake, that they will find in their comments that they've touched a nerve, and will hopefully learn from the experience. I would hate to see people afraid to sign up for these events because someone is offended by the storylines that are proposed. But I am glad to see that the writers are concerned with handling the subjects with care.