first of all I’m sorry if OT posting isn’t allowed in this community, but there’s no other way for me to do this; just delete this if it isn’t appropriate.
I’m a fanfic reader and occasional fanfic writer myself, so what did I pick for my thesis in communication sciences? Fan Fiction, of course. I designed a survey to find out more about our writing habits and media use; it takes about 10 minutes to complete.
If you could go here and fill it out, I’d be forever grateful. Of course I’ll publish some of the results at my journal in about a month or two, so you’ll know what happened with your answers. The survey is completely anonymous; I have no way of finding out who gave which answers.
Please, please help a fellow fan out. It’s only ten minutes for you; it’s a very important part of my work for me.
This has been cross-posted like crazy, and I'm sorry for spamming you guys, I'm just a little desperate, too.
... No. No. NO! X-posted to fanficrants and discussed at the PPC Posting Board, but I felt that wasn't enough people to share the pain with. So I joined here.
Does anyone here remember Brian Jacques' Redwall series from their younger days?
Some of you were lucky enough to know her well, and many of you may only have known her in passing, through the hundreds of amazing communities she founded and fostered. For those of you who would like to share memories, stories, or just talk to someone else who knew her, kitchendinah has generously offered to host a cross-fandom messageboard, here, for that purpose.
Borrowing thatpalebluedot's words: There are several forums. One to post personal memories of Kielle, and links to any LJ entries you wish to share. One to post memories of Kielle's fanwork, writings, quotes, story recommendations. And one to post music, photos, or links that remind you of Kielle, or were inspired by Kielle.
There is also a forum for individuals who are willing to lend an ear--a phoneline, a chat, or email--to post their information. If you need someone to talk to, or if you are willing to be a resource for someone to reach out to, this is a place to go.
I felt that this central location was important simply because not all of us are connected to each other, and not all of the people who knew Kielle are on Livejournal.
Me again: The board requires registration, but it's quick and easy. If you feel so inclined, please come by. And if it occurs to you that there's somewhere else this should be seen, please spread the word. (Especially you LotR folk. None of us seem to be part of any of those communities, and so can't post there.) As I said, we're scattered across a few dozen fandoms and more communities, and tracking down everyone who might want/need to see this is tricky. Everyone is welcome.
It looks like some sort of... abstract new-wave Pong haiku collection... or something. In the "Spiritual" section... look, you have a butcher's. See if you can get any sense out of:
"As the square bounce over Euclidian space. Away from the yellow fort I sleep I dream of paddles electric."
"It wasn't supposed to end that way. It was supposed to end in joy, not sorrow. I was supposed to make it to the bottom of the hill. I wasn't supposed to see my own bloody leg in the mouth of a monster. I was supposed to live for others. I want others to know. at my expense. to live while they can. for others. it wasn't supposed to happen this way. it wasn't. ...no..."
Duh. Nobody escapes the yeti. It's like a tiny god.
The story of an alien boy seeking an earth girl who may help make his dream come true and bring equality to Eden.
I just don't get it... how did he... what has this to do with the Bi... ah, fuck it. This 'un's grammar ain't bad, but Liege and King is this a messed up story. I couldn't get past the first chapter, but it's got... um... aliens?
No, it's no good. I don't have a damn clue.
(Edit: 1. Thief remixes utterly rock my bloodstained socks 2. Yes, this is Bible fic - again - heehee)
It's like she decided to see how many horrors she could jam into one story. First of all,
I realise the Bible teaches against homosexuality
NARGH - I'm not even gonna go there... yeah, Bible fic ahoy, but there's more... this is shonen-ai. How, you ask, if she's against it? I don't know either.
“I may have fallen from grace but I still know the ins and outs, you’re on holiday my dear, Raphael, get out more, enjoy yourself, it’s not as if the almighty knows…well…he will…but hell, it’s hardly a damming sin is it, meeting an old friend for lunch, is it?”
The devil sounds incredibly like a speed addict from here. Is that just me? We've also got proper grammer, wonderful characterisation and the worst title ever: While God's Away Angels Will Play.
"The Balance Unhinged by Sim Master The thrilling saga continues! Our heroes finally begin their road trip to the Thief convention in Las Vegas! Chapter 8 is up! Please RR!"
*twitches* Las Vegas... conventions... thrilling saga... death to it.
Next, a noob. Enn zero zero bee.
"Thief: Inescapable Past by Duran My first fanfic, actually my first short story just for fun. Curious as to what everyone thinks about the plot, not so much on grammar. Shall I keep writing it?"
I'm'a give myself a hernia one of these days Whoo boy. Jester here, back with more crap just as promised. As you probably gathered, I'm a Thief player... and if there's one thing I hate, it's you, fanboys, giving my favourite character POETRY to speak.
Yes, fanboys, poetry is not cool. Especially not when it's as bad as this little stinker, and I quote: (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/776423/1/, "Lucrative Vocation")
"Beware! For I am the doom That lurks in your haven’s gloom. And yes, my smite does bite In every right!"
Liege help me. For one thing, why do you idiots always sacrifice meaning to rhyme? Not all poetry has to rhyme, get it through your thick skulls before I bash them together! Second, rhythm is important if you're trying to write standard regular verse.
Third, "There’s Jack the Black that deals blunting blows"?! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!
*clears throat* I pronounce Thief poetry one truly dead, stinking pile of cow shit. Thankyou, ladies, I'll return with yet more of this dross later!
Having seen that there's not been many updates here, I decided to bring you a little extra... =] So, here's some nasties for you, courtesy of the Jester, masochist-at-arms. First up, an entree: it begins with the two most ridiculous words you ever heard. Yes, ladies and gentlemen of Twitchfic and Braintrauma, I bring you... Tetris angstfic. Go see here: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2136013/1/ What scared me most is that she actually is serious. Tetris is PEOPLE!!! Liege help me.
And now, something for the main course that really gets on my tits. I was looking for a little masochism today, and so I decided to take a dip into the Thief section of our beloved Pit. Now, it's not a big section, but I've never seen a story here that isn't a Suefic. But this little gem? Hooboy, this is beyond even the Sues' pain-inducement abilities. This one (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2388998/1/) has got a few screws loose, methinks. Not only is it a Suefic, oh no! that's not enough for this chickie. No, she's refrained from creating a fictional character to interact with her fictional love-object in a fictional world, and instead gone for the Therapist's Delight; she's convinced herself Garrett is real. Yup, Garrett, master thief and selfish bastard (and I might add, not the bishounen she seems to think he is), is apparently this girlie's guardian angel. You heard me folks. She spends most of this bizarre little vignette explaining her childhood traumas, which I, being an equally selfish bastard, took absolutely no notice of, and then giving herself the ultimate solution to this problem: hugs and kisses from someone who most likely has never hugged anyone he wasn't pickpocketing. Yep, Garrett, using dreams and ueber-mysterious clues, apparently saved this kiddie from suicide, mental torment... he even gave her his cloak (which she claims to really have, as well as a note from him saying "Hope") to keep her warm. Bless. Time to bust-a-prescription, I reckons. There's just one problem with this. "he was a video game character, how could I feel something that was not real? But, something in my mind told me not to answer that question quite yet." Kiddie says it herself, he ain't real. She never does answer the question of how any of this shit is even possible...
Welp, that's all... though I'm gonna take it back about them all being Sues. I found two half decent fics there too. Nice, though it doesn't make up for the suck of the rest. Back soon with more crap,
judazg khan of the wolfclan uruk-hai.big,sexy,female golden uruk-hai,also a werewolf,we regenerate!armour a cross between saurons spikes and a rapid samurais.red eyes,gorgeous red hair,uses a black blade that mooaans.also her phermones drive male uruk-hai crazy!!!!
My boyfriend, being of a journalist, is thinking of pitching a story on the truly hysterically awful fanfic out there, preferably smutty. It's for a lads mag, so go easy on the male on male slash.
Any suggestions, links, and quotes would be greatly appreciated since I've been a little out of touch. Preferably main stream stuff like LotR, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Buffy, that kind of thing.
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