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FanFic...

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CurlewKate · 09/08/2023 11:45

I've noticed two posters mentioning in passing on threads about other things that they write fanfic. Just wondering if there are any more of us around!

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LylaLee · 09/08/2023 18:57

CurlewKate · 09/08/2023 17:47

@Soubriquet I have heard of people getting pretty intense content in the comments section on AO3. But I do think most of the fighty stuff is on FB fan groups and other SM like Discord and Reddit.

There are also DNIs where the author will say in the notes of their story. "Do Not Interact if:" and they will state their demands, e.g. DNI if you ship - name of ship author doesn't like - DNI if you are over/under a certain age.

Also ones which hold the story hostage and "won't update until I get X number of kudos/comments."

You would think it was kids bringing the drama, but the fake death one was a woman in her 30s.

If I ever came across a story with a DNI (I never have) I would just click out.

ScottishIceCream · 09/08/2023 19:12

DrLightman · 09/08/2023 17:18

One of the comments I got went something like this: OMG! OMG! Chosen Writer this was AMAAAZING!! Etc etc.

It finished with: If you're not Chosen Writer, then well done, it's not a bad start.

Haha so CW is a bit shit then...

It was more that I created a fan dilemma. If it was CW the commenter had to be ott enthusiastic about it to stay within the clique sphere. But if it wasn't then their comment couldn't be too enthusiastic.

ScottishIceCream · 09/08/2023 19:15

Oh crumbs, all I say is comments welcome! 😆

It probably helps that I only write in very obscure fandoms with not many fics (or fans!)

Soubriquet · 09/08/2023 19:27

I know on AO3 you can turn off the comments or only have comments if approved by the author

FuckNuggets · 09/08/2023 20:13

I write fanfic, I'm more of a reader than a writer though. I'm very lazy. 😬

donkra · 09/08/2023 20:17

I write. Have done on and off for years. I enjoy it and have only really had positive experiences. I don't go on forums, and that's fine with me. Post on AO3 and FF.net (yes, it's a shit platform, but so much of the potential audience is there...) Have written slash, het and gen across different fandoms at different times.

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