Well, according to prevailing legends & lore, I’d have to agree. every time one of the fae actually falls in love with a human, the end result is usually worse than a deliberate curse.
Just exactly how that happens & the actual result comes about is what the various legends describe anyway. In other words, Crystal’s individual mileage may vary…
An explanation is in order. It usually takes more than a couple of hours, most of which were spent under a charm, to realize that you “truly love” someone.
Even though I have taken upon myself to advocate on Crystal’s behalf, I can find nothing in the preceding strips to warrant such a development. She denigrated Autumn’s breasts, gave her a demeaning nickname and even admitted that she was forced to love her.
So unless there is something I am missing (like the charm having a permanent residual effect on Autumn, for instance) this true love moment really stretches the credibility.
Whatta revoltin’ development this is.
I agree 100% with Lurker, without explanation this is some powerful plot armor at work. I mean, have we even seen evidence that faeries are capable of loving a human? There’s certainly no chance for intimacy, unless they use magic to shrink/grow. And it’s cross-species, which aside from Afghani goat herders is usually a non-starter.
Well, consider faerie-friends, those who do a faerie such a phenomenal service that the faerie binds herself to that individual by sharing her true name.
So the capacity does exist. Now we just need a reason…
I seriously wonder what ”love-worthy” thing Crystal have ever done for Autumn to love her for real… I mean Heather would be 10 times more fitting considering what they’ve been through but this whole Crystal suddenly earning her ”true love” sounds way too stretch. Just can’t see myself accepting it as a fact this fast.
Makes sense Busty crying when remembering this: she may be an immortal Faerie, but Crystal is a mortal hyu-mon, best scenario is that Crystal changes her ways and they spend a few decades being happy, but eventually Busty will have to say goodbye, just like in “Highlander”
Love comes in many colors and flavors. You can love without being “in” love with someone. Many long Intersting to see how this plays out.term friendships may hold more love than for relatives- or even spouses. 😛
Just goes to show, when you choose to be a creator and put your stuff out there, you’re going to please some people, displease others. My take on it: I tell the story I want to tell, and let those who enjoy that stick around.
You’ve given no reason for your audience to like or even understand Crystal, why should they accept this turn of events?
You spent the last several weeks (months?) devoting your comic to a new and thoroughly unpleasant character whose only purpose seemed to be to dump on established ones and then you go out of your way to irritate your readers more by ensuring that not only does nothing bad happen to her, but one of the main characters loves her for no reason.
Getting overly defensive, refusing to accept valid criticism, and telling people “I’ll do what I want, if you don’t like it, leave” is childish, immensely unprofessional and frankly baffling for someone who runs a membership service and is (presumably) trying to make money.
A great number of creators who have been in this business consistently ignore audience comments. Some don’t even have a comment section at all. Almost all of them boil it down to: it creates too much noise and interferes with the quiet place you need to be in to write properly.
The reason I’ve kept a comments section is because it’s (so far) been a civilized place on the internet. It’s generated some fascinating conversations on sexuality and helped shed some light on some misconceptions people have had about certain topics. I certainly never expected that in a comic that really only focuses on showing boobs. But there you have it.
It was never for the feedback (good or bad). Any creator will tell you: the moment you start adjusting your story around reader feedback, you are pandering to your audience. You lose your way and your story spirals into platitudes. Your voice is gone, and your audience leaves.
You presume incorrectly that I do this for the money. The site was never a source of revenue, it’s a hobby, and it’ll be around as long as I keep enjoying doing what I do. Every dollar that comes in (and then some) gets reinvested in content (main comic, members section). I’m certainly interested in member feedback on what kind of content they prefer (comics, ebooks, pervy illustrations, etc.) and I’ve generally gone with their preference on that front. There’s even been a case of a special anonymous request for pregnancy erotica that I’ve put in because I thought it’d be fun to do. That kind of feedback is definitely interesting and I pay attention to it.
As for telling people to leave, those are your words, not mine. I’m hoping people stick around and enjoy these stories. But there are billions of people on this planet who don’t come here, and I bear them no ill. BF isn’t for everyone, nor is it meant to be. As I said above, I don’t pander to my audience–that path leads to destruction. There are 350+ comic strips out there, some entertaining, some not. Like every creator, there are some in there that I like, and TONS I despise. In 2-3 years, maybe I’ll turn out to hate this very thread, who knows? But this is now, this story is unfolding as planned, and for good or bad, I’m all in. Hopefully the audience will be all in as well.
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Zeed
You said it yourself. You’re gonna please some people, displease others. It just happens that this time, it’s the latter. Why would anyone like a character that gives you no reason to like her?
Jaycee
I’m not worried about that part. I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
(As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable, and I think it worked.)
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Lurker
I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
And there you have it folks: “things many not make sense now but they will soon.” The rest is noise.
As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable
*raises a hand* I don’t detest her.
Lurker
Damn, quoting doesn’t work. Trying to fix:
> I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
And there you have it folks: “things many not make sense now but they will soon.” The rest is noise.
>As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable
*raises a hand* I don’t detest her.
Zeed
Yeah, I think it did.
khamya9
*tips hat to Jaycee* Well said. And as one of the regular readers occasional commenters, I totally get where you are coming from. I’ve seen many artists burn out because of their comments, or from doing what they don’t enjoy just because it brings money or because they think it will bring positive feedback.
I don’t think it’s really love, but Autumn is being faced with losing the best excuse she ever had for doing the things she wants to do.
Crystal can potentially allow Autumn to sexually humiliate strangers while taking the credit, and the blame. It’s kinda what Autumn lives for, but guilt-free.
Um, wait. I thought the charm worked because she was a virgin. She still is , she just had an orgasm. There was no actual sex. So, why is the charm broken in the first place? I’m sure millions of teenage boys who have had wet dreams would disagree with your assessment.
48 thoughts on “Bloomin’ Faeries! #354”
Marethyu
well damn, that would explain why she was crying a while back
Gallstone
Yes. But why would she feel that way?
I have to hand it to the author: I did NOT see this coming. At all. It’s interesting!
Jakobs
Probably because this crush won’t end well.
MidnightDStroyer
Well, according to prevailing legends & lore, I’d have to agree. every time one of the fae actually falls in love with a human, the end result is usually worse than a deliberate curse.
Just exactly how that happens & the actual result comes about is what the various legends describe anyway. In other words, Crystal’s individual mileage may vary…
Gallstone
Run, Mirror Elf lady, RUN!
Well… this is new. 0_ò
TJgalon
I just, wow, I am just unsure how to express how good I think this story been.
Urazz
I guess Crystal falls in love and moves on or something to upset the gnat in the future or something.
Jakobs
Or more likely, Crystal takes advantage of her.
Lurker
Or more likely, “Spunky” still curses Crystal.
Anonymous
unrequited love?
McFluff
WHAT! Crystal should be hammered from pillar to post.
SpankyMcFly
Stockholm syndrome, pure and simple.
Archerb
What.
Sheela
ditto
Jon
That ?! is Fae-speak for WTF?
Lurker
An explanation is in order. It usually takes more than a couple of hours, most of which were spent under a charm, to realize that you “truly love” someone.
Even though I have taken upon myself to advocate on Crystal’s behalf, I can find nothing in the preceding strips to warrant such a development. She denigrated Autumn’s breasts, gave her a demeaning nickname and even admitted that she was forced to love her.
So unless there is something I am missing (like the charm having a permanent residual effect on Autumn, for instance) this true love moment really stretches the credibility.
Bibble
+1
Guestius
The thing that is missing, is that Autumn and Crystal are kindred spirits
Jaycee
That is a very astute observation.
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Oberon
Whatta revoltin’ development this is.
I agree 100% with Lurker, without explanation this is some powerful plot armor at work. I mean, have we even seen evidence that faeries are capable of loving a human? There’s certainly no chance for intimacy, unless they use magic to shrink/grow. And it’s cross-species, which aside from Afghani goat herders is usually a non-starter.
Gallstone
Well, consider faerie-friends, those who do a faerie such a phenomenal service that the faerie binds herself to that individual by sharing her true name.
So the capacity does exist. Now we just need a reason…
Migraine Maldetete
Definitely did not see that as a possibility– and no probability at all. Huh–?!
Wowlock
I seriously wonder what ”love-worthy” thing Crystal have ever done for Autumn to love her for real… I mean Heather would be 10 times more fitting considering what they’ve been through but this whole Crystal suddenly earning her ”true love” sounds way too stretch. Just can’t see myself accepting it as a fact this fast.
Guestius
May be a cliché, but you can’t help who you fall in love with, only how you respond
Guestius
Makes sense Busty crying when remembering this: she may be an immortal Faerie, but Crystal is a mortal hyu-mon, best scenario is that Crystal changes her ways and they spend a few decades being happy, but eventually Busty will have to say goodbye, just like in “Highlander”
Teerack
Dumb
Zeed
Agreed.
Zeed
So she shouldn’t get payback because you’re in love all of a sudden?
Fuck you and the fairy wings you flew in on.
Migraine Maldetete
Love comes in many colors and flavors. You can love without being “in” love with someone. Many long Intersting to see how this plays out.term friendships may hold more love than for relatives- or even spouses. 😛
Jaycee
Just goes to show, when you choose to be a creator and put your stuff out there, you’re going to please some people, displease others. My take on it: I tell the story I want to tell, and let those who enjoy that stick around.
It’s all one can do, right?
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Boo-urns
You’ve given no reason for your audience to like or even understand Crystal, why should they accept this turn of events?
You spent the last several weeks (months?) devoting your comic to a new and thoroughly unpleasant character whose only purpose seemed to be to dump on established ones and then you go out of your way to irritate your readers more by ensuring that not only does nothing bad happen to her, but one of the main characters loves her for no reason.
Getting overly defensive, refusing to accept valid criticism, and telling people “I’ll do what I want, if you don’t like it, leave” is childish, immensely unprofessional and frankly baffling for someone who runs a membership service and is (presumably) trying to make money.
Jaycee
A great number of creators who have been in this business consistently ignore audience comments. Some don’t even have a comment section at all. Almost all of them boil it down to: it creates too much noise and interferes with the quiet place you need to be in to write properly.
The reason I’ve kept a comments section is because it’s (so far) been a civilized place on the internet. It’s generated some fascinating conversations on sexuality and helped shed some light on some misconceptions people have had about certain topics. I certainly never expected that in a comic that really only focuses on showing boobs. But there you have it.
It was never for the feedback (good or bad). Any creator will tell you: the moment you start adjusting your story around reader feedback, you are pandering to your audience. You lose your way and your story spirals into platitudes. Your voice is gone, and your audience leaves.
You presume incorrectly that I do this for the money. The site was never a source of revenue, it’s a hobby, and it’ll be around as long as I keep enjoying doing what I do. Every dollar that comes in (and then some) gets reinvested in content (main comic, members section). I’m certainly interested in member feedback on what kind of content they prefer (comics, ebooks, pervy illustrations, etc.) and I’ve generally gone with their preference on that front. There’s even been a case of a special anonymous request for pregnancy erotica that I’ve put in because I thought it’d be fun to do. That kind of feedback is definitely interesting and I pay attention to it.
As for telling people to leave, those are your words, not mine. I’m hoping people stick around and enjoy these stories. But there are billions of people on this planet who don’t come here, and I bear them no ill. BF isn’t for everyone, nor is it meant to be. As I said above, I don’t pander to my audience–that path leads to destruction. There are 350+ comic strips out there, some entertaining, some not. Like every creator, there are some in there that I like, and TONS I despise. In 2-3 years, maybe I’ll turn out to hate this very thread, who knows? But this is now, this story is unfolding as planned, and for good or bad, I’m all in. Hopefully the audience will be all in as well.
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Zeed
You said it yourself. You’re gonna please some people, displease others. It just happens that this time, it’s the latter. Why would anyone like a character that gives you no reason to like her?
Jaycee
I’m not worried about that part. I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
(As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable, and I think it worked.)
–Jaycee
“I’m doing it.”
Lurker
I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
And there you have it folks: “things many not make sense now but they will soon.” The rest is noise.
As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable
*raises a hand* I don’t detest her.
Lurker
Damn, quoting doesn’t work. Trying to fix:
> I’m going somewhere with this. Things will be revealed in due time.
And there you have it folks: “things many not make sense now but they will soon.” The rest is noise.
>As for Crystal, I’m not surprised people don’t like her. I was going for detestable
*raises a hand* I don’t detest her.
Zeed
Yeah, I think it did.
khamya9
*tips hat to Jaycee* Well said. And as one of the regular readers occasional commenters, I totally get where you are coming from. I’ve seen many artists burn out because of their comments, or from doing what they don’t enjoy just because it brings money or because they think it will bring positive feedback.
Guestius
Some of the readers do accept this turn
Lurker
This isn’t about being “displeased” but rather about being confused.
I wasn’t complaining about the story, I was asking for an explanation.
Anonymous
Crystal acted quite like Busty did with her pranks, it may just be a case of like attracting like.
Guestius
Zack Tilly! Have not seen Crystal being actively malicious
Travan
I don’t think it’s really love, but Autumn is being faced with losing the best excuse she ever had for doing the things she wants to do.
Crystal can potentially allow Autumn to sexually humiliate strangers while taking the credit, and the blame. It’s kinda what Autumn lives for, but guilt-free.
Zeed
Great… now you made me hate the fairy.
Travan
You hate too easily.
Zeed
I have plenty to go around.
Guestius
Umm, she’s a Faerie, she never had to have a reason for doing the things she wanted to do, Faerie don’t get ‘guilt’
Anonymous
Um, wait. I thought the charm worked because she was a virgin. She still is , she just had an orgasm. There was no actual sex. So, why is the charm broken in the first place? I’m sure millions of teenage boys who have had wet dreams would disagree with your assessment.