Wow.

[dragonimp]

How not to respond to a review. Especially when the most negative thing in that review is that the work has technical errors that make it hard to read. This is when you thank the reviewer and go in search of an editor, not accuse the reviewer of lying and start telling people to "fuck off".

Even if the reviewer is completely off their rocker you don't do that. Not in a public space for potential readers to see.

Professionalism. It is a good thing.

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[nochick-fics.livejournal.com]

... wow. I am flabbergasted. I'll admit to not being the most diplomatic person when it comes to responding to fanfic flaming, but her response is just ridiculous. And one of the commenters is right: it not only makes her look like an ass, but it adversely affects all self/small publishers.

Unbelievable.

[dragonimp.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's baffling. Most of us realize that you lose your head in private, not out in a public forum like that. Not reflecting well on indie authors there,