I might take a break from RPing

[Owen Harper]

I am in another game. They got an email from a visitor who complained about my writing. And I have been trying to write better and trying to improve. I don't know people don't understand how easy I can be emotional hurt by this. Its like two things in my life I am struggling are grammar and speech. Slowly improving and I feel I am getting better someone comes along knocks me down. Yes, I am depress. Yes, I am able to handle this on my own with out a problem. Its the truth and I am constant working to be better. Some day I will be better and sadly I might think I am better than anyone because that's what I am am in a way.

I might take a break. If the other game decide to let me go the game I really like there is a possible I might JUST give up. I might screw the games and give up this passion because I will never be right in people's view.

But I might not. But I am taking a break because I am upset. I am rather afraid to write because I might be afraid what people will say.

God I am very sensitive to this stuff.

Sorry I be on and off. But I let you know what is going on. I am sorry for some of you have a hard time understand me. I keep telling myself Jesus is there for me and Paul always wrote long long long sentence in the Bible and he turned out to be okay. And for Moses who was afraid to talk because he could not talk proper but he was a speaker to free for slaves.

So...I am taking a break

Do not PM! unless for role playing replies!

I am on my own on this. I am sharing to let you know what's going on. And this is not like live journal where I have the option for no replies. So I might not look either.

[Gwen Cooper | The Rani]

Oh, Owen... I'm sorry to hear that you'll be taking a break but, if it's something that you feel you must do then I hope that things work out for you. All I can say is that if you enjoy writing, don't ever give up just because some insensitive person comments on it. If you enjoy writing then just try your hardest. The more you write, the better you become.

I wish you the best of luck, and I can truthfully say that while you don't want anyone to say this, if you need anyone to talk to, feel free to PM me dear.

I'm sorry that someone was an insensitive prat, but people can be cruel without meaning to. I know it hurts, but they say, "that which doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

[Donna Noble/Rose Tyler]

I know you might not read this, but I feel the need to chip in. I completely agree with Holli. Every word. And your feelings are valid - some person complaining can definitely hurt more than anything else. There's a difference between constructive criticism, in which one can learn from gentle suggestions and discussion, and complaining, in which nothing is solved and feelings are hurt. I actually haven't been able to read anything in Torchwood yet, since I've been so busy with everything else, but I can truthfully say that if you're RPing on this board, several people have already agreed that you're a good enough writer, that you have the character down, and that they're very happy to have you here.

If this is your passion, the only thing I can offer is support, because nothing should stop you from doing what you're passionate about. Of course do what's best for you - only you know what that is, but know that you have the support of quite a few people on this board *leaves some hugs and chocolate out if you want them*

[Gylfie Murdoch]

Chin up, bub! We all know that you're trying to improve and there's nothing wrong with that.

If you really are so devastated by this, then I accept that you want to take a break. Just don't give up. We're all willing to help if you really want us to. Remember those tips I gave you? Just follow them and I'm sure you'll improve.

And in relation to the person that complained about you, ignore them! That's their opinion and you're entitled to your own. If the game you're joined to bans you (or removes you from the members), then move on. c: There are plenty of other things out there.

In the wise words of a Holocaust survivor I met this week. "The world is beautiful. You must never give up. There's so much more to see."

[[Blackie]theNinth]

I don't know you

BUT

I used to be an AWFUL writer, and my grammar was horrible. In junior high, I hated language almost as passionately as I love it now. My grades were awful, and I only passed by the skin of my teeth. However, I was an avid reader and no one in my classes ever beat my reading grades. Eventually I found a sereies I wanted to fan-write about so I started role-playing. I've been playing for a long time now, and through role-playing with other people my Language skills improved. Now I love language arts and I want to teach creative writing to kids.

Writing with other people is a GREAT way to improve your skills. By following other people's examples, accepting their kind criticism, and never giving up, you can overcome whatever it is you're struggling with. And when people are rude, you ignore it. Easier said than done, but if you keep going anyway you'll be the better person for it.

And the awesome thing about writing is that writing is literally an expression of your personality. So you can write however you want because its who you are, and anyone who doesn't like it was never your friend anyway.

Hope you keep going, because if I can make it anyone can :]

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[The Tenth Doctor]

Owen,

As hard as it might be....you can't let other people's opinions rule your life. Otherwise you're living to please the, and you're kind of a slave to them. I think we can all fall into that trap. Because of a situation at my internship site, this subject has come up recently in a discussion with my supervisor. Our culture is so focused on woundedness that we can let that rule us instead of to live victoriously.

Rping is supposed to be fun. Take a break if you need to, but don't let it be because you're afraid of others opinions. No one here is complaining about you. We're just a group of people who like to have fun True, I am more strict with Doctors, but you're not a Doctor.

[Sarah Jane]

Dear Owen

I know you don't know me, but since I've been here, I've been exploring and reading. I just want to say that I think you're a very fine Rp'er. I find you exciting to read, and I really like the way you play Owen, and I'd miss your writing if you took a break. I hope you stay. I hope you keep writing.

From the newbie,
Sarah Jane