"Well, anyway, the fic seems to be abandoned. So there's really no point to arguing about any of this."

I sincerely hope not. It's marvelously, addictively readable stuff.

Kowaiyoukai, ignore the would-be critics and keep on doing what you do. Don't get discouraged. I'm a professional writer myself, I get this myself from time to time, and the only thing to do is let it roll off your back and keep on writing. 'Constructive' criticism is about the furthest thing from it when it discourages a writer to the point of silencing her.

"According to the University of Blahdeblah..."

Honestly, could that 'advice' sound any more prissy or pretentious without a fully-funded study project behind it giving it style tips? Christ on a bicycle.

According to the University of Those of Us Who Do This for a Living, this is a damned good story, and I want more.