Four fanfiction things I don't like

First of all, I should say that it isn't a serious rant. Well, it isn't even a rant XD Actually I find pretty useless arguing over fandom stuff, 'cos fiction and fandom should be for enjoyment and not for whining. So I'm writing this list for my own amusement, and I hope for yours too :D

• The term "fanfic": seriously, it just sound so odd and wrong. People write novels, novellas, short stories, poetry, and the like, but not fics. Have you ever heard a writer say "I'm going to publish a fic"? Nope XD Why don't saying simply "fan story"? I'd be much easier, and sounds way better :D And yeah, I already know that "fic" is short from "fiction", but it sounds dumb anyway XD
• The term "pairing": "pairing" sounds like you were to put two rats in a cage, and expect them to match ·__· I rather prefer using "couple". As simple as that.
• The unnecessary portmanteaus: so, let's say that you like Kyou and Tohru from Fruits Basket. No problem with that but, instead of writing "KyoxTohru", or "Kyou and Tohru", why do you have to make up such an odd word like "Kyoru"? O.o Unless it's a riddle so we can guess what couple are you speaking about XD
• The Mary Sue/OC/whatever hate: OK guys, I know that out there are terribly bad-written stories full of worse fancharacters. But just let them be, nobody is asking you to read them. Of course you're entitled to express your opinion but, are you gaining anything for making huge rants? I guess no, so take it easy :) If their authors enjoy themselves while writing them, it's nobody's problem. Just ignore it, and resume your internet browsing :D (On a side note, I rather prefer using "fancharacter" instead of "OC [own character]" when dealing with fanfiction, since for me an OC is a totally original character not based in any already existing fictional universe)

And now, it's your turn for flaming and commenting :D