It is an annoying thing. No one likes being told that what they enjoy doing is a waste of time. And like I said above, how do they know I don't write original fiction, too? Or already decided it was what I didn't want to do? Yeah, I just politely told them thank you, and that I do write original, but I felt the fic wouldn't be the same as an original and I was personally very happy with what it was, but was flattered that they felt it could stand alone.

Thanks! Here's hoping it sticks!