Is there a fandom that's not toxic? Not after you reach a certain level of popularity, it seems. As long as the thing you like stays to a niche crowd, you'll have few problems. But the instant it reaches the masses? Get ready; here they come.
Korra and Asami's romantic relationship is terribly written. It would have been better to let the series end with her surrounded by friends, than abruptly switch a close friendship to a romance in the last season, just to be able to wave the 'First Gay American Children's Cartoon Couple' ribbon...
....As you've found me.
Well, come in. Wipe your shoes. Don't leave dirt on my drawings.
I do art for my own pleasure. There's a budding illustration degree crammed in between the lines. But let's focus on the pleasure.
...Mostly small portraits for RP visuals. Somehow, the...
The biggest problem with mentally unstable characters is either lack of research... or the tendency to make the flaw all-consuming. Not unlike a gay character whose shtick is to be gay. Or a cheerleader, whose shtick is to be blonde and vapid. Instead of a rounded person, they become a name and...
...That 'Mary Sue' test MikaboshiEinst mentioned is a helpful tool. Especially if you're starting out. It's said that a 'good' OC does contain two or three predictable traits...and four or five quirks.
Learn about the universe your character is living in. Think about them from the ground up...
In personal experience, it depends on the partner.
The first thing to look for is what is required. A partner who wants 'that specific character' to pair with their OC can be a red flag. If you can, check out their other posts. Maybe you'll like their writing style. Maybe they put thought into...
"...'Universal Greeting'...?"
Salutations. I'm Tetragrammatron. Backwater djinn from the middle of nowhere. Time-space traveler extraordinaire. And, as it happens, bored roleplayer. It seems other forums have run dry in content that interests me. But this community looks promising. It's a...