It's always difficult to deal with criticism in the beginning (and in many cases, long after that). I've been writing fic for ten years or thereabouts now, and my skin has grown considerably thicker in the meantime, but believe me when I tell you that it sometimes still rankles, especially with a fic/character that you hold near and dear to your heart. (Though I'm probably not telling you anything new there.)
Other than that, I don't think the Lizard in question is passing value judgement about your writing, they are offering advice from a storytelling standpoint even if it sounds harsh to your ears. As you said, everything in fiction is up for grabs, that's true for you-the-author as much as your readership. Even at the risk of sounding clichéd, it takes all types.
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Other than that, I don't think the Lizard in question is passing value judgement about your writing, they are offering advice from a storytelling standpoint even if it sounds harsh to your ears. As you said, everything in fiction is up for grabs, that's true for you-the-author as much as your readership. Even at the risk of sounding clichéd, it takes all types.
*offers a hug*