What's Up Guys?

Hey guys, so I've gone back and forth about whether or not to make this journal, but I just think it's better if I address this now, rather than just continuing to ignore it and let it worry me more and more.

So basically, I've been told several times about my "haters" online. Mind you, I'm not really online as much as I used to be, so I wasn't even aware there was an "Anti-Seer" group. Now this in itself really doesn't bother me. I realize how fortunate I have been in having my comic become moderately popular, and whenever anything becomes well known, a group of haters forms. That's life, and this is the internet. What bothers me is that recently, I have been informed that not only have these people been talking shit about me, my comic, and my characters, but they are all people who I thought were my friends. Rather than manning up and telling me to my face that they don't like something, they've formed a sort of clique that says nice things in my comments, but then goes to tumblr right after to talk shit.

Here's the thing. If you don't like something, you are MORE than welcome to tell me to my face. You won't hurt my feelings. I'm a grown woman and know how to take critique. What WILL hurt my feelings is when people lie to me, and then stab me in the back. It's not even the crap they're talking that hurts, it's the betrayal.

You're not required to like everything I do or post. Everyone is entitled their own opinion and that's totally fine. I just can't deal with the catty antics. I guess their number one issue is with Korbyn. Saying she's a "Mary Sue" and that "Her name makes no sense".

I guess I'll address those real quick so I can move on. Regarding the name, I honestly have no idea what part of it doesn't make sense. "Jumping Eagle" is a common Sioux surname, and Korbyn is Sioux. You wouldn't question it if I said she was Irish and her surname was O'laughlin. So this doesn't make sense to me. I'm just going to assume the people complaining about this are just ignorant about native American surnames, in which case there isn't much harm. I guess it's just something fun to complain about.

Moving on to the "Mary Sue" factor. Maybe it's because I'm the author that I'm biased into not understanding this, but I really don't see this one. For one, Korbyn's really not all that pretty. I mean, I didn't design her to be ugly or anything, but I really didn't want the focus to be all about her looks. Honestly I think Camille and Scarecrow are much prettier, but I like Korbyn for other reasons. Next, along with her average looks, men are NOT falling all over themselves for her. Jeff has NO romantic interest in her, and if this is what has people so upset, I just don't get it. Let me reiterate: HE'S NOT INTERESTED. He's a mentally unstable psychopath not capable of a romantic relationship, at least not one that doesn't end in a horrific tragedy. He and Korbyn are not compatible. Happy now? Finally, as far as her "Seer powers" go, she's no where near being "super powerful". Not only does she suck at using any sort of ability, but even if she were amazing at it, she still wouldn't be super powerful. Seers are defensive fighters. She may get to the point where she can defend herself, but she's ALWAYS going to need an offensive fighter to take down an enemy for her. She's a college student for Christ's sake. Just waking up the "Seer" doesn't give her magic kung-fu skills. She'd get knocked on her ass in half a second flat.

If those aren't the reasons you guys were hating on her, then by all means, just tell me. If there is a blaring character flaw that you think is damaging the plot, I can't fix it if you don't tell me! I may be doing this comic, but I'm by no means an expert, so don't think I won't listen if you have advice for me, because I always listen! I can't guarantee I'll always follow it, but I ALWAYS listen, because I'll never improve if I don't.

Anyways, I'm sorry for kind of just throwing this journal at you guys, but I've been kind of upset. Up until just recently I had no idea this was even going on, so I'm still a little raw.

I guess the thing to take away from all of this is that if you have a problem, please, just tell me. I won't scream at you or anything, and I won't be crushed. Pretending to be my friend, then stabbing me in the back is what will crush me.

And to those of you out there who have always supported me, thank you. I appreciate each and every one of you. You honestly make this worth doing despite the ups and downs I may face. Because of you, I am inspired to keep improving, and so long as there is even just one person out there who believes in me, I'll keep doing my best.

That's all for now,

The Madame