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Okay, this is something I just don't get and I'm hoping someone on the f-list might be able to shed some light on the matter.
Why do people ask permission to rec fics?
I'm not talking about archiving stories or using excerpts from them; I'm not talking about use of the original characters, scenarios, or lines from the author's story; I'm not talking about putting up a criticism of the story or mocking it...just about someone putting up a link to the story with the words: "I love this story!"
Are there people on my f-list who object to people recommending their stories? And if so, why?
The way I see it is that it's free advertising! Someone liked your story enough to tell someone else, "Go forth and read this!" That's a good thing, isn't it?
Or am I missing something?
To be honest, I've never asked permission to rec a fic, and I never will. If I like a story, I want others to see what I like in it. They're not going to be able to do this if I don't send them the link and they run along and read it. I wouldn't ask permission to read a fic posted publically on the internet, why would I ask permission to send someone else along to read it?
Why do people ask permission to rec fics?
I'm not talking about archiving stories or using excerpts from them; I'm not talking about use of the original characters, scenarios, or lines from the author's story; I'm not talking about putting up a criticism of the story or mocking it...just about someone putting up a link to the story with the words: "I love this story!"
Are there people on my f-list who object to people recommending their stories? And if so, why?
The way I see it is that it's free advertising! Someone liked your story enough to tell someone else, "Go forth and read this!" That's a good thing, isn't it?
Or am I missing something?
To be honest, I've never asked permission to rec a fic, and I never will. If I like a story, I want others to see what I like in it. They're not going to be able to do this if I don't send them the link and they run along and read it. I wouldn't ask permission to read a fic posted publically on the internet, why would I ask permission to send someone else along to read it?