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Subject: Re: Survey of Voyager Fandom - B/7 & J/7

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Sue

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Date Posted: 11:55:51 04/03/02 Wed
In reply to: Chuckie 's message, "Re: Survey of Voyager Fandom - B/7 & J/7" on 07:44:34 03/31/02 Sun

Thanks to everyone who has stopped here and responded. I do still check in to read your views.

>Is it just me, or is there a lot less being written
>these days? It could just be me, out of the loop, getting
>old, not keeping up. *dramatic sigh* ;-)

I think less J/7 is being written but new J/7 authors are still appearing and posting.

> Or could it be >that
>we're seeing a loosening up on tv, and more actual f/f
>stuff and much less resistance to the idea in general?
> Does >it follow that, the more there is to actually watch,
>the less we will be inclined to make stuff up?

I think any decrease in fanfic isn't so much due to seeing more f/f on tv but perhaps it is the fact that no pairing or potential pairing captures the viewers imagination. Xena and Voyager had women who sparkled and caused sparks. They excited. Actual f/f stuff on tv canl create fanfic just like the subtext f/f pairings IF the characters and actresses are exciting enough to make a viewer sit up and take notice. Or better still make a viewer with writing ability sit up and take notice.

I've watched ER the past two seasons because of the Kerry as lesbian storyline. I was immediately taken with Kerry and Laura Innes but not the women the writers have introduced in her life. Abby or Dr. Susan create more possibilities in my mind. So right there is the stepping stone to some fanfic.

I do think that having a running show helps to fuel the fanfic for any pairing. Voyager is done and it's hard for many fans to keep the fires burning.

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Re: Survey of Voyager Fandom - B/7 & J/7	Chuckie	06:48:09 04/05/02 Fri