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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?
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But fic is different. You throw it out there and see if anyone likes it. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. And if they do and they rec it, it's all good...yes?