Thank YOU for making the point that a lot of the people who criticize creative writing are the same people that value it. The comments on this article are actually exhausting me!

I've already responded to you in another thread, so I'm not going to go in depth here. But I would like to point out that I didn't say anything about the opinions of the author herself. I said that certain phrasings made me very uncomfortable (one of the two phrases I quoted came from the title of the article, by the…

But the problem here is that, whether she wants to or not, the author IS disseminating this notion of anorexia, and an equally immature reader (the audience for whom this book is intended) is likely not going to identify the protagonist's ideas about anorexia as an immature coping mechanism. Not to mention that the…

Although, come to think of it, Nabakov was no stranger to using a woman's/girl's looks as a marker of her immorality.

Were Trying to Lose Weight: 46%

Spot on.

I mean, I absolutely 100% agree with you on that. Literally 100%. My point was only that [anti-ED] crap like this doesn't serve anyone.

I'm actually a little comforted by the number of commenters calling BS on this. Anti-ED animosity (and complete misunderstanding of what an ED is) has just been ALL OVER the internet this week—somehow even more than usual. And Jezebel has, unfortunately, been no exception. I was feeling pretty bummed out (slash full…

I've just graduated from an "exclusive...performing arts" Master's program, and I have to say: I can't relate to this shit either.

I am also a testament to that, and you are a testament to awesomeness.

You know, I don't think it's glorifying them.

Is anyone else REALLY uncomfortable with the phrase "anorexic alpha bitches"? Or with the way the "professional anorexic" character is described in general?

Well, your mother had lovely taste in nicknames :)

Pfft. I don't care what anyone says (including history). "In the Dark of the Night" is unspeakably awesome.

Well, first, thank you for promoting it! But, see, that's what I thought with the commenting system, but right now I'm seeing a discussion with 23 people right at the top, but one with 13 way down at the bottom (after some discussions with only 2 or 3 people)...It's very confusing.

My twitter: @missbogencounty (Yes, I REALLY like the Muppets.)

I'm also confused about the order in which comments are posted—is there some sort of logic here? I came to the Saturday Night Social this evening to share a little PSA, I posted really early (when I posted, I couldn't see any other comments yet) in the hopes that the post would be more visible/stay towards the top of…

I do! Also: is Leesie your real-life nickname? My sister's name is Elesse, and we call her Leesie—I've never met another one!

See, I feel like I would definitely have fun with you at a bar. Reading my comically large book right next to you.

I'll follow you if you follow me...