THIS. I saw a post the other day that literally said if you do it to a fictional character, you’ll do it in real life.
No. Just NO.
I’m so glad someone put it into words.
It’s p much like this in my head, writing.
I have no desire to rappel 400 ft down the inside of a steam vent, get shot at or strangled; nor do I wish to shoot or strangle others. I don’t particularly want to have an allergic reaction to mako or ruthlessly blackmail my coworkers.
Come on, guys. This isn’t hard.
I love noir-flavored fiction. I don’t want noir reality. I really love working in a Buddhist community, and sitting at my nice desk watching the sun rise.
i mean honestly, a lot of the bloodiest art comes from the gentlest hands. because you put those thoughts into the work, not into your life.