Fanfic had always been a hobby people did for fun.
I think the true "crisis" here is the loss of fandom etiquette, and the widespread entitlement in thinking that everyone has to listen to the unsolicited opinion you disguise as "critique".
@KimerasLair i’m well aware idugdgxhd it’s just really hard getting over 😭 don’t worry, i’m endeavoring to focus more on my academics. i can’t really be bothered to keep up with socializing online </3