View Full Version : Ouch! I got slammed over eye color


Devon King
03-29-2001, 11:48 PM
Someone (though I don't think they're from this board) just let me have it for describing Jo's eye color as green. (Really! they said I was "so stupid" and "should pay better attention to my sitcoms.")

To keep from always refering to the characters by their proper names in fanfics, I look for little ways to tell you who is speaking or acting with clues like eye color, hair color, stuff like that.

Since our characters happen to look like some real life actresses... I think Nancy has green eyes. (Sometimes bluer, sometimes greener -- depends.) Mindy's are green, too. Lisa and Kim's are brown.

Does that sound about right to everyone? Am I completely offbase with that? <grin>

TVaddict
03-29-2001, 11:53 PM
Jo's eyes are definitely green, you were right about that one. On top of just LOOKING green, I've even read articles that say they are. But, although I've never noticed you putting it in your fanfic, I think Nat's eyes are blue. I seem to remember one or 2 occasions during the show where they were referred to as blue. I would never call you on it in a fan fiction because it's really not that big of a deal. And of course, Blair and Tootie have brown eyes. Well, Blair's are "brown with green and gold flecks" but you get the idea.

ZeldaGilroy
03-29-2001, 11:53 PM
I think you are right. Nancy McKeon's eyes have always looked green to me. Maybe they are more hazel though, I'm not sure. Really, I think your writing is very good. Do not let it bother you. I can't believe someone would insult you because of a mistake in eye color. It is not like a charcter's eye color effects the plot of the story or something. Just keep up the good work!

lesliem14
03-30-2001, 12:10 AM
And I thought I had to deal with some petty people!! (You can borrow my oar to knock them upside the head if you want after I finish with some people! Crew can get nasty and not just weather conditions. They're called "hatchet" blades....) Anyway, if they watched the Division with it's much better film quality you would definitely notice that Nancy's eyes are green. I love your descriptions too.



[This message has been edited by lesliem14 (edited 03-29-2001).]

Devon King
03-30-2001, 12:31 AM
TVaddict, FactsFan and lesliem14 --

Thanks for agreeing with me! *Whew!* For a minute there, I thought I needed to have my vision tested. <grin>

You're right, TVaddict, how could I have *ever* forgotten the "green and gold flecks!" LOL!

Thanks for the encouragement, FactsFan. I won't let the comments worry me. (It cracks me up that someone would call me names just because they disagreed with something I wrote! <shakes head in disbelief> )

Of course, it is important to keep my options open. Hmmm? lesliem14, I may need to borrow that oar sometime! <big grin> Thanks for the offer!

TVaddict
03-30-2001, 12:40 AM
They called you names? That's ridiculous. That's like freaking out over a typo in a great story. What's the point? Maybe this person sees the need to find something wrong in everything they see, and that was all they could come up with. Anyway, I'm sure this won't stop you from writing, so I can't wait to read what happens next.

Jo_Polniaczek
03-30-2001, 12:44 AM
Originally posted by FactsFan:
I think you are right. Nancy McKeon's eyes have always looked green to me. Maybe they are more hazel though, I'm not sure. Really, I think your writing is very good. Do not let it bother you. I can't believe someone would insult you because of a mistake in eye color. It is not like a charcter's eye color effects the plot of the story or something. Just keep up the good work!

Yea, Nancy's eye's are green, unless my vision is screwed up too.
Oh yea, I love your fanfic's, keep writing them!


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BlairandJo
03-30-2001, 03:19 AM
Jo's eyes are Hazel(like mine)Blairs are brown.Don't know about the rest.I found out on someweb site(don't know which one,its been
a few months)It was an article about Lisa Whelchel And Nancy Mckeon,anywhere from 1980-1982/1983,It was when they were younger,It was from some teen magazine,It talks about their eye colors and alot more.hope this helps.

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BlairW_2
03-30-2001, 09:05 AM
Devon King, how did you get called names and who called you them?

coily2
03-30-2001, 10:44 AM
Yeah... let's bash some heads.... It's been a long week and I'm looking to take it out on someone. Anyone picking fights with the best writer on this board is an excellent target.

Devon King
03-30-2001, 10:53 AM
Devon King, how did you get called names and who called you them?

BlairW_2 -- Someone who chose to review a story of mine on the www.fanfiction.net (http://www.fanfiction.net) site felt the need to call me stupid. I don't think it's anyone who hangs out around here... so there shouldn't be any cause for alarm.

I mentioned it here to get some feedback on both the topic of the criticism and the manner in which it was delivered. As I suspected, the great folk on this board have had comments of support for what I wrote and share my disbelief at the tacky way my critic chose to voice their opinion.

Devon King
03-30-2001, 11:02 AM
Coily2 --
LOL!<laughing and saluting Capt. Coily)

I appreciate the vote of confidence and your willingness to rally the militia! Hopefully, my little critic has done all they can do. <grin>

BlairW_2
03-30-2001, 12:02 PM
Coily - Lol!

Devon King - Well, if its not on this board theres nothing we can do about it, which you said..

But your fanfictions are, IMO amazing - dont let a peice of critisizm over an eye color let you down.

ILuvJo&Blair
03-31-2001, 12:35 AM
Originally posted by TVaddict:
They called you names? That's ridiculous. That's like freaking out over a typo in a great story. What's the point? Maybe this person sees the need to find something wrong in everything they see, and that was all they could come up with. Anyway, I'm sure this won't stop you from writing, so I can't wait to read what happens next.

Maybe this person is just jelous because you have really great talent and they don't.

I love your fan fics too http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I personally like how you give clues about who is doing what instead of just telling us. Beautiful writting style http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Caraisdabest_Jo
03-31-2001, 03:01 AM
Hey My eyes are brown lol i know you all care so much lol

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Devon King
04-01-2001, 02:28 AM
Hey Blair_2 and ILuvJo&Blair --

Awww, you guys say the nicest things!<grin> Seriously, thanks for the kind comments about my writing.

Thanks to everyone who has taken a moment to weigh in on this topic. Please understand that I'm not afraid of criticism -- I would just prefer that it be based on *something* that has an impact on the overall plot or character of the piece.