Over at the forum, someone asked me “Doesn’t it drive you crazy when people keeping posting the same question over and over?” Unless I have forgotten my happy pill for the day, the truthful answer is no. I really don’t mind. It would be nice it I didn’t have to keep re-directing people, of course, but no biggie. It does drive some staffers crazy (consider yourself forewarned!) but I’m not one of them. I really only have two pet peeves. So I’m going to try and save my sanity and let you know what they are (and so you’ll know I’m gonna get you if I catch you doing it!).

Under 500 fics. I admit it; nothing drives me crazier than seeing these sitting in the queue. It’s not a new rule, it’s been around for ages and it escapes me why people continue to submit them. If you happen to understand why this happens, please drop me a note and let me know. My marbles will thank you.

Challenges. I spend a lot of time in the challenge area, as many of you know. I come across dozens of “this is a good challenge but I can’t do it.” Again, I have to admit my head turns sideways and I take on the look of a confused dog that is truly perplexed at why his owner is holding a chewed slipper in one hand and a rolled up newspaper in the other. I just don’t get it. The only conclusion I have ever come to is the poster is trying to up their post count. That I understand…that irritates me…that makes me up a warn level.

That’s it. Nothing too big, nothing too ornery, just simple little things that make the little hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Oh, and I have heard from a little birdie that under 500’s may be a thing of the past…that coding may knock all of those out. Should that be the case, I promise, I’ll find something else to add to my pet peeves list. Because, to be honest, pet peeve just doesn’t have the same Harry Potter ring to it. Happy writing!