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Date Posted: 07:36:09 11/21/02 Thu
Author: Robert
Subject: Re: Things that annoy me about BetterBuffyFics
In reply to: bbf member 's message, "Things that annoy me about BetterBuffyFics" on 01:16:32 11/12/02 Tue

>4) Discussion of fics. Except for the recs discussion
>is so scarce that one might say it's non-
>existent. Presumably, this is due to the fact that the
>authors of the fics are subscribed to the
>group and their tender hearts may be shattered into
>million pieces by hearing something
>negative about their work.

Personally, I'd like to hear my fic discussed.
I might not like everything I heard, but I suspect I'd learn more than I do from most of my reviews.

Half the reason I'm not discussing fics is because no one else is. Whatever the original purpose of the list, discussion doesn't seem to be part of its current culture.

If we did discuss fics we might find it difficult to draw the line there. What we think of, say, a season six Spike-centred fic depends heavily on what we think of season six Spike. It would be easy to drift into discussing the show itself, which could produce vigorous debate.

Of course, if people want to discuss fics I'll join in.
It should be interesting, sa long as it doesn't get too rancorous.

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[> Re: Things that annoy me about BetterBuffyFics -- smash, 14:04:56 12/19/02 Thu

>>Disclaimer: These are my thoughts illogical as they may be.<<

I love free speech.

The few times I have ever posted to the list have been because a fic motivated me enough--positively or negatively--to comment about it. I never just say, "I sixth this rec!" because that seems annoyingly redundant. If 19 people have recommended it, why do I need to pipe up? Unless 19 people have recommended a fic that has some serious, obvious or otherwise bothersome flaw to it, I'll offer my feedback directly to the author.

I actually enjoy the discussions of recommended pieces as much as, if not more than, reading Buffy and Angel fic.

I've told myself that I should check these boards more frequently. I *liked* the hot discussion about real people fic that seemed to create the initial drive to start these boards. I *like* to hear multiple opinions and points of view. I love looking for strengths and weaknesses in works of fiction, be it the show itself or the fanfic. But, hey, I'm one of the meanies on TWoP, so take my opinion for what it's worth.

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