Reason #3,057 for pro writers to limit their interaction with fans

[gryphonsegg]

I've been reading Gail Simone's tumblr, and the number 1 question on my mind right now is "What the FLYING FUCK is wrong with the people who have invaded her asks?" In addition to the people who are trying to get her to trash other writers under her professional name in a public forum, she gets people asking stuff like "Do you believe I'm a bad person because I'm pro-life?" and "What is your opinion on cousin/cousin relationships?" Why would anyone ever think it was a good idea to ask questions like that of someone they have never met and know only as a writer, and not even a writer who goes in for profound explorations of the human condition at that? People, your favorite comic book writer is not also your mentor, spiritual adviser, and life coach.

Comments

[lady_ganesh]

Isn't it bananas? Sometimes being open has a big downside.

[gryphonsegg]

Yeah . . . I realize that Gail has some extremely devoted fans who are willing to go along with writing or editorial choices they normally wouldn't because they trust her when she assures them that something good is coming up that will redeem the questionable choice. I realize that a big part of the explanation for that devotion is that she is open to interacting with whoever drops by on the internet. But sometimes whoever drops by acts like she's an advice columnist or a therapist or their mom (or maybe their "cool aunt"), and "awkward" doesn't begin to cover it!