So usually I try to respond to everyone individually, but in this case, I’m just doing one long Author’s note (which I wrote weeks ago and made minor adjustments to today >_<;). I promise I’ll get back to individual responses after this &hearts It’s just that there was a bit of craziness with the last update, and I also discovered that many comments ended up deleted. It’s been so long since I’ve last updated, so the controversy has probably died down. Nevertheless…
I guess the first thing I want to say is that I’m very much human, and I don’t have any golden sense of morality. I try to write justly, but I’m not always going to succeed. So I’m likely to upset some readers by my handling of such a controversial topic as homophobia. And I understand that’s simply a part of writing this story. However, I never intended to hurt or offend anybody, and so if I do, I need to know. Obviously, the language I choose for this story can be strong and hurtful, but I hope the story shows that I in no way condone it.
The main controversy I see in regard to the last part I posted was how Romano should be treated after acting so cruelly. There are those who deeply wish to see him suffer for the hurt he inflicted on others, and those who are angry with him, but also recognize him as a victim, himself.
The story will be written according to my original plotline. This is not to say that I’m ignoring your comments, but I can’t write against my own heart, and I wish to stay faithful to the original request.
I’m not defending Romano’s actions, but I am defending him as a person. Romano isn’t someone who lashes out because he’s full of hate. He attacked because he felt that he, himself, was being attacked. He obviously wasn’t, but feelings don’t necessarily reflect reality.
Now of course, Romano’s going to suffer somewhat. This fic is about him getting over his homophobia, and coming to accept his sexuality is going to cause him a lot of upset and pain. But he’s also going to be forgiven. I would sooner write homophobia in conjunction with redemption and forgiveness than write homophobia in conjunction with harsh justice or revenge. The way this story will end has everything to do with my own personal preferences. I’m not going to try and hide that.
Lastly, I would like to address the extreme examples of hatred that were brought up. Those who kill others because of their sexuality deserve to suffer. Romano is not that extreme. There will be those who argue that every act of hatred is equally terrible, and those who argue that the less extreme displays of hate still serve to fuel the extreme. I understand that, but I have to respectfully disagree with the consequences suggested for those whose actions and intentions are not founded in pure ignorance and hate. Romano’s actions, first and foremost, are ones of defense.
The irony in of all this is that, despite taking on this prompt, I actually hate conflict. Part of me wants to continue with this story and a part of me doesn’t. I think I already scared my OP away -_-;; I’ve decided that the story will continue until either:
A) It’s finished. or B) I end up taking it in a terrible direction, and the general consensus is that it needs to stop.
Much love to everyone, no matter which side you take your stand on.
Author's Note
I guess the first thing I want to say is that I’m very much human, and I don’t have any golden sense of morality. I try to write justly, but I’m not always going to succeed. So I’m likely to upset some readers by my handling of such a controversial topic as homophobia. And I understand that’s simply a part of writing this story. However, I never intended to hurt or offend anybody, and so if I do, I need to know. Obviously, the language I choose for this story can be strong and hurtful, but I hope the story shows that I in no way condone it.
The main controversy I see in regard to the last part I posted was how Romano should be treated after acting so cruelly. There are those who deeply wish to see him suffer for the hurt he inflicted on others, and those who are angry with him, but also recognize him as a victim, himself.
The story will be written according to my original plotline. This is not to say that I’m ignoring your comments, but I can’t write against my own heart, and I wish to stay faithful to the original request.
I’m not defending Romano’s actions, but I am defending him as a person. Romano isn’t someone who lashes out because he’s full of hate. He attacked because he felt that he, himself, was being attacked. He obviously wasn’t, but feelings don’t necessarily reflect reality.
Now of course, Romano’s going to suffer somewhat. This fic is about him getting over his homophobia, and coming to accept his sexuality is going to cause him a lot of upset and pain. But he’s also going to be forgiven. I would sooner write homophobia in conjunction with redemption and forgiveness than write homophobia in conjunction with harsh justice or revenge. The way this story will end has everything to do with my own personal preferences. I’m not going to try and hide that.
Lastly, I would like to address the extreme examples of hatred that were brought up. Those who kill others because of their sexuality deserve to suffer. Romano is not that extreme. There will be those who argue that every act of hatred is equally terrible, and those who argue that the less extreme displays of hate still serve to fuel the extreme. I understand that, but I have to respectfully disagree with the consequences suggested for those whose actions and intentions are not founded in pure ignorance and hate. Romano’s actions, first and foremost, are ones of defense.
The irony in of all this is that, despite taking on this prompt, I actually hate conflict. Part of me wants to continue with this story and a part of me doesn’t. I think I already scared my OP away -_-;; I’ve decided that the story will continue until either:
A) It’s finished.
or
B) I end up taking it in a terrible direction, and the general consensus is that it needs to stop.
Much love to everyone, no matter which side you take your stand on.