to be clear, I believe younger artists and minors can write good fics (not to say āfanfic must always be goodā either because it is a hobby and I still believe that as long as itās done with love and the artistās joy, it is good) and I believe itās good when younger artists and minors start making art at young ages.
that said, a lot of fanfics out there that you read and love are done by adults with kids, jobs and responsibilities. adults who have years, decades of practice under their belts. adults who donāt let life and responsibilities take away their joy in creating.
someoneās love and passion donāt suddenly go away the second they reach a certain age. so if anything, I feel sorry for people who say āadults shouldnāt write fanfics or make fan artā because what these people really say is that they expect themselves to stop having fun and finding comfort in things that bring them joy and comfort the second they reach a certain age. itās sad that they put an expiration date on their own fun and source of comfort.















