Fannish Opinion Meme

[tielan]

This could (and probably will) seriously get me into trouble.

But what the hell.

1. Ask me one fandom-related question in the comments. This can be fandom specific, general, or about fandom/LiveJournal stuff/fic writing/etc. in general.

2. You can only ask one question. (It can have sub-parts, if you want.)

3. That's it. It can be as normal or odd as you like.

Comments

[dirty-diana.livejournal.com]

Does Atlantis fandom annoy you as much as it seems like it annoys you? If yes, why, and also why do you hang out in it so much? (And yes, I know this question could be thrown right back at me, but I am curious about your take.) If no, then I take the whole question back. :)

[tielan]

Yes, SGA fandom does annoy me as much as it probably seems. :)

The difficulty is that the fandom has a limited say when it comes to the stories that I want to write. Ultimately, my energies go towards writing the stories of characters that captivate me. As such, the Atlantis characters have me trapped (so to speak) writing their stories, even if the fandom has more-than-sufficient capacity to piss me off on a regular basis.

For me, fandom is never about the fandom; fandom is about my opportunity to write and write and write some more. The feedback, nominations, awards - whatever - is nice, but ultimately I. Must. Write. And I'll do it with or without the approval of 99% of the fandom - or in the face of frustration with 99% of the fandom.

When the inspiration to write fades, that's ultimately when I drift away.

So I'm afraid the Atlantis fandom is stuck with me - at least for the moment.

[dirty-diana.livejournal.com]

I totally get that, about frustration with the majority rules of this fandom. I know, in my head, that I can only feel as disenfranchised as I want to feel, but it doesn't help particularly. And some days I'm like that too, where I have a great idea and make the choice not to care whether anyone reads it or wants to talk to me.

But other days, I am like, fuck. I have six other fandoms that are more fun that this. But good for you, being stronger than I am. :)