Something that could almost pass for a rant...

[astridv]

Well, it's more of an observation, really.

There's this particular response to fanfic criticism, which seems to be getting quite popular: "You're not capable of understanding this story. You're just saying the characterization/style/whatever is off because you hate [insert pairing of choice]."

I'm tired of hearing this argument (using the word in the loosest sense here.) All the while you could just as well say, "You're more willing to ignore above points because you're a [insert pairing of choice]-shipper."

Just saying.

Comments

[astridv.livejournal.com]

>I agree with you. I am getting fed up with the way everything in fanficland seems to come down to pairing, and every fic is therefore seen through the distorted lense of either pro or anti [insert pairing].

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>although of course I have my shipper preferences (mostly slash)

Who of us hasn't. And nothing wrong with it, either. It's just a matter of keeping things in perspective.

> I used to think BBF would be a haven from the flame wars, a place where like-minded fans could read and rec happily based on merit not ship. Sadly this is no longer the case.

Until very recently, it was. I don't know whether it's an influx of newbies who don't get the "politely disagreeing" policy, or whether the shippers are still up in arms from the latest kerfuffles. And I don't care. I hope this kind of thing won't go on much longer. And if it does, I'll bring it up for onlist debate (what, do I see people roll their eyes ;o).) The list is about fics, not ships. And in the first place it's supposed to be for readers, not writers.

>Thanks for friending me. I didn't know you had an LJ! : )
Thanks for friending me back :). Yeah, it's brand-new, but I don't plan to post much.