not at anyone in particular, but isn’t it a bit strange that some people will go on and on about how roleplay is a coping mechanism, a form of escapism even, and then get upset at people who write characters with darker traits, or plots surrounding dark themes? my brother in christ, that is the coping part!
it HURTS me to realise that the symbolism and heavy research i put into my writing might not always be received or analysed the same way by the receiver, but i also can’t over-explain it because not only does it ruin the flow, but i also don’t want to ruin the chance for them to build their own interpretation, arguably one of the most appealing aspects of collaboration with other writers </3