I guess I didn't realize Mercomics was still publishing comics.
It's tough to say what his problem is specifically, or if it's more a combination of issues. First of all is that SW in and of itself is incredibly niche and services a very small community (pun unintended). Another issue might be that he's almost singularly focused on sailor moon parodies, and I'm guessing the totally tykes is a totally spies parody, which means that I'm really not aware of anything of his that isn't fan fiction, which is also a limiting factor for audiences. People tune into franchises for canon continuations, not to look at knock offs (I mean that in no way to slight his work). The art in his comics isn't the best, but it's good, but did he really consider why people would regularly pay for an ongoing series in a franchise he has no creative ownership over?
I actually had to look up what ABDL was, and... definitely not for me. I really don't get the diaper thing, but I'd have to imagine that it's at least as niche and limited in followers as SW. There is also the fact that things along this line as well as AR stuff in general has a strong pedo vibe to it, which is going to immediately shut down a massive number of libidos and I would suggest using very carefully.
Then there is the mixing of fetishes, as the subject brings up. Niche upon niche, upon niche, so to speak. I've wondered about this myself and was extremely nervous to start posting The Goddess' Retreat because of it. GTS, magic, transformation, age reduction, breast expansion and shrunken women all rolled into one tale. I have no idea if it will ever really connect with anyone.
I think Mercomix has done some decent work, and I'm sorry that he's been at it so long and hasn't received the following he was hoping for. First and foremost, keep in mind that these niche fetishes are already going to have extremely limited audiences. Second, note that he's hardly alone here. Jefferey Dallas recently posted frustration at a lack of feedback to the story he's posted and I get the feeling that even more successful writers like Tina Tempest and Tina Tiny on here struggle with a lack of feedback.
My writing isn't as popular or well regarded as some of the others on here, and I have to admit that it's a struggle for me just like some of the others on here. I'm posting regularly an extremely in depth story on here, and I'm really not sure if anyone is even reading it at all other than bots and a handful of people who will occasionally comment and each time I do get a comment it changes my entire day for the positive.
We're all hungry for feedback here, and I think a lot of it boils down to how difficult it is to talk about these kinds of fantasies. How many of us can even discuss any of this IRL? I certainly can't.
My suggestion: Mercomx has been doing this for a while. Perhaps he and a few others who have been doing that kind of work would do well to collaborate a bit more. Perhaps hooking up with Jitensha and a couple of other well regarded writers and setting aside time once every so often on a regular basis might help them all craft work that's more satisfying to produce.
Some of my best conversations about this stuff were when I was in regular contact with SciDram once upon a time and his writing is top tier, so I'm sure adding him to their group if at all possible would be huge help as well.
People aren't going to speak up unless they're really, REALLY moved to do so in this kind of forum. Therefore, I would start with the people who are speaking/writing publically and try to get conversations going that way. Maybe you could call is SWriter Group or something like that.
Finally, focus on writing what HE wants to write and doing the absolute best at it he can. We're not going to be pewdiepie or Amouranth. Tell the best stories you can and remain thankful for who does show up to read. At least you reached someone which is better than none at all.
I guess I didn't realize Mercomics was still publishing comics.
It's tough to say what his problem is specifically, or if it's more a combination of issues. First of all is that SW in and of itself is incredibly niche and services a very small community (pun unintended). Another issue might be that he's almost singularly focused on sailor moon parodies, and I'm guessing the totally tykes is a totally spies parody, which means that I'm really not aware of anything of his that isn't fan fiction, which is also a limiting factor for audiences. People tune into franchises for canon continuations, not to look at knock offs (I mean that in no way to slight his work). The art in his comics isn't the best, but it's good, but did he really consider why people would regularly pay for an ongoing series in a franchise he has no creative ownership over?
I actually had to look up what ABDL was, and... definitely not for me. I really don't get the diaper thing, but I'd have to imagine that it's at least as niche and limited in followers as SW. There is also the fact that things along this line as well as AR stuff in general has a strong pedo vibe to it, which is going to immediately shut down a massive number of libidos and I would suggest using very carefully.
Then there is the mixing of fetishes, as the subject brings up. Niche upon niche, upon niche, so to speak. I've wondered about this myself and was extremely nervous to start posting The Goddess' Retreat because of it. GTS, magic, transformation, age reduction, breast expansion and shrunken women all rolled into one tale. I have no idea if it will ever really connect with anyone.
I think Mercomix has done some decent work, and I'm sorry that he's been at it so long and hasn't received the following he was hoping for. First and foremost, keep in mind that these niche fetishes are already going to have extremely limited audiences. Second, note that he's hardly alone here. Jefferey Dallas recently posted frustration at a lack of feedback to the story he's posted and I get the feeling that even more successful writers like Tina Tempest and Tina Tiny on here struggle with a lack of feedback.
My writing isn't as popular or well regarded as some of the others on here, and I have to admit that it's a struggle for me just like some of the others on here. I'm posting regularly an extremely in depth story on here, and I'm really not sure if anyone is even reading it at all other than bots and a handful of people who will occasionally comment and each time I do get a comment it changes my entire day for the positive.
We're all hungry for feedback here, and I think a lot of it boils down to how difficult it is to talk about these kinds of fantasies. How many of us can even discuss any of this IRL? I certainly can't.
My suggestion: Mercomx has been doing this for a while. Perhaps he and a few others who have been doing that kind of work would do well to collaborate a bit more. Perhaps hooking up with Jitensha and a couple of other well regarded writers and setting aside time once every so often on a regular basis might help them all craft work that's more satisfying to produce.
Some of my best conversations about this stuff were when I was in regular contact with SciDram once upon a time and his writing is top tier, so I'm sure adding him to their group if at all possible would be huge help as well.
People aren't going to speak up unless they're really, REALLY moved to do so in this kind of forum. Therefore, I would start with the people who are speaking/writing publically and try to get conversations going that way. Maybe you could call is SWriter Group or something like that. ;)
Finally, focus on writing what HE wants to write and doing the absolute best at it he can. We're not going to be pewdiepie or Amouranth. Tell the best stories you can and remain thankful for who does show up to read. At least you reached someone which is better than none at all.