Hmm, yes, I think I would also be irritated if the sixth (magical number) suggested change was really 'optional.' But I see from your edited entry that all is good now, yay! I know this sort of thing can be frustrating, but try not to let it ruin your day when it happens. Fanficcing should be FUN!

Also, and this is just a guess, I wonder if they are more strict at Ashwinder, because it's such a huge archive, and they get so many zillions of submissions, as compared to the other archives? If a particular admin has just had an entire day of picking through adolescent bullshit that gets submitted, and then comes across your chapter, I can see how it might have gotten a harsher reaction than it should have. *shrugs* Happens to me when grading student papers, at least. At any rate, Metamuse indeed rocks, so I'm glad she's sorted things out with you. :)

But wait- what am I doing here when there's a new Binding chapter to read? *races off*

*pauses to give more hugs*