I just think there needs to be less (read: none) attacking people over headcanons, theories, ideas and interpertations in general. Sadly, this is not a new thing. Ship wars and headcanon wars have been going on in fandom forever– I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ahhh!! You’re so welcome, anon!! I love to boost people’s artwork– I always love sharing and spreading it, and commenting on it. I’m so glad that it helps give you confidence, and I hope to see more of your art[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Come and sit at my lunch table and talk about the lawyer games with me, anon! The only way to make fandom a welcoming space for all fans– the only way to make it so that it’s not a single[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s the thing. Fandom has always, always, always had big pockets of haters and negativity in it. There used to be whole blog communities dedicated to “sporking” and “wank”. But what social media has done is made those haters and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What’s killing comments in fandom? The decline of comment culture is something I talk about a lot, however, I didn’t expect a personal rant about the subject to blow up into a 20k+ note post. However, that same post blowing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s the secret– authors love getting plain emoji, keymashes, and quotes from their fic as comments. You don’t have to say something meaningful. Just some reaction to tell us that you read it and liked it is appreciated. When we[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
hey quick question!! how would someone be able to not read a fic with triggering shit in it without a warning without reading the shit that will trigger them? Simple. Don’t read fics that don’t have trigger warnings. Don’t watch[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
📝 It’s normal and understandable to want your writing to be read. 📝 It’s normal and understandable to want a see a response from the people who read your writing. 📝 It’s normal and understandable to be motivated to write[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
pastellieria: I’m seeing way too many posts lately that are basically trying to shame people into commenting on their fanfics. Yes, AO3 writers aren’t a faceless content machine but AO3 readers also aren’t a faceless dopamine machine where you put[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You are always free to talk about your writing as much as, and at the level of depth that, you want to. But you never, ever owe anyone an explanation for why you write the fiction that you do, or[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
honeybrooke: I am BEGGING x reader fic writers to come up with a universal tag we can filter, because general fandom tags are becoming unusable.
TL;DR: people are afraid of attempting interaction, because they are worried they will receive negative interaction in return. A culture has been fostered where many tumblr users, especially in young fandom, expect and rightly assume that they will be critiqued[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Controlling and restricting the things people are allowed to write or read about in fiction is authoritarian. Restricting the way, manner and style people are allowed to write about things in fiction is authoritarian. Censorship is always bad. Always.
calling people “antis”: confusing, niche terminology not understood by anyone outside of extremely online shipping discourse. Call them what they are– Pro-censorship fans who attempt to exert control over other people in public fandom spaces through harassment, threats and bullying.
I mean AO3 just calls it what it is: “underage”. And if it’s noncon you can just call it “underage noncon”. And if it’s between an adult and a minor you can go with “underage age-gap noncon”. You can also[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oh the answer to that is actually simple. They don’t reblog things because they’re (justifiably) terrified that one of their followers will find something problematic about the art or the artist, and accuse them of being a horrible person for[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Absolutely true, anon! In fandom, with recent fanworks, it is often possible to reach out to the author and ask them if certain material is in their fiction. Sadly, with older fanfic, and with printed media the author might not[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
harocat: I NEED people to understand that fandom is not a scholarly pursuit for most people. Yes, I love meta, and I do think people should think about what they do and say as well as their preferences. This is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
⭐ It is common, courteous and good practice in fandom circles to use content warnings for things that you know are major, common potential triggers. ⭐ Not all fiction warns for potential triggering content. Most published fiction does not warn[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
oodlyenough: lilijalasagna: feels a bit weird to see posts about how “people these days move on from fandoms too fast” as an ace attorney, specifically a klapollo fan. The klapollo fandom is alive and thriving and we didn’t even get[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
They simply do not. They believe everything should be accessible to them personally. They prioritize their own demands for comfort as an audience over the artistic choices of the creator. They lack self control to put down and stop engaging[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
first of all– Also afaik what they did was not harassment giving harassment necessitates it happen over a long reoccurring period of time. That’s untrue. A single incident can absolutely constitute harassment. I suppose one could also call it emotional[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My friend, the fiction didn’t harm you. Your mental illness harmed you. Random writers on the internet are not responsible for managing your mental illness for you. You are responsible for managing your mental illness. I knew while reading that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
moonandris: moonandris: People get busy. Life happens, and we can’t always be super active on our blogs in the ways we want to be (this is where I am currently). These are some things I like to do after I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
They think of themselves as good little nice sweethearts who help people and they don’t want to think about how their views are the views of repressive, pro-censorship authoritarians.
I think a way to flag a character tag as a “main character”, “supporting character” or “background character” and be able to search by that would massively improve AO3. Like, to be able to search for only fics that flag[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
museaway: museaway: “why is all the fic in my fandom so short” maybe the fic writers are tired. maybe they prefer short fiction. maybe they have pets and kids and school or full-time jobs and can’t devote 24/7 to writing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
mod2amaryllis: to everyone who’s ever said something kind about my work: you help me get through the day. thank you.
➡️ Content warnings on fiction are a courtesy. ➡️ Not every medium of fiction and storytelling has or is expected to have content warnings or extensive tagging. ➡️ Print novels do not traditionally warn for content in any way. ➡️[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“original work- alternate universe” seems to be being used for when a fan writer creates a whole new universe with their own intricate lore. Like, for instance, weird Undertale variants. If your work is deliberately creating a unique universe unto[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We talk a lot about the decline of comment culture in fandom spaces these days, and I recently saw a post that reminded me of my prevailing theory about why that started. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
olderthannetfic: – Oh god. This topic comes around every 6 months or so. Others should feel free to help me out here, but basically… A lot of fanfic sounds like the other fanfic and other stuff that the same communities[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If anyone’s curious how Pillowfort’s doing… Uhhhhhhhh….. bad.
I am so tired of seeing people advocate and perpetuate violence and self harm on my posts. What good do you think you’re doing for the world when you add “people like that should kill themselves” or “i hope they[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
talkstoself: Hey hey hi A word of advice if you’re thinking of leaving nasty comments on an ao3 fic: DON’T If you’re thinking of leaving nasty comments on any fic or fanart: DON’T.
Exactly, anon, exactly. People are treating OTW like its another tyrannical corporate oppressor with its boot on the throat of the masses, instead of what it IS, a grassroots organization of passionate volunteer fans. People, this is not who the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
OTW absolutely failed to optimally support their volunteers on this front, I agree with that. but here’s the thing it should not be a volunteer’s job to comb for material that might include csem Whose job should it be? OTW[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Okay so maybe the OTW is in some danger after all It turns out Board Elections for the OTW are set for August 11-14. A majority of seats are up for election. People with all kinds of agendas regarding how[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s what you need to understand about the latest attack on the OTW and AO3 in the simplest possible terms. People are painting the OTW/AO3 as criminals for having a less than perfect defense ready when they were (and continue[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
prokopetz: A lot of folks are responding to the whole Reddit situation by calling for the return of decentralised forums, and I think it’s important to remember that, contrary to certain popular narratives, the reason early 2000s forum culture has[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
meeedeee: The OTW’s Commitment to Safety: Responding to Recent Concerns About AO3 | Organization for Transformative Works “We are confident that we are compliant with the laws, including U.S. and EU laws regarding privacy, data protection, and data retention, that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
transformativeworks: In this month’s newsletter, OTW’s Board offers updates on AI, Terms of Service discussions and the work of their Diversity Consultant Research Officer; Fanlore’s bingo challenge is underway; our volunteers were at Eurocon & TWC is looking for submissions.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
realizing there might actively be an organized high level op to destroy AO3…. I have seen *so* much shit dedicated to undermining the trust in, and smearing the image of, the archive and the organization that supports it lately. It[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Maybe you should stop “consuming content” and try “engaging with media” instead. Reframe your interaction from passive consumer to active participant in the media you engage with.
My friends– there seems to be a wave of terminations and shadowbans going around. Please stay safe, and make sure people know where to find you off-site!
Oh nooooo!!! :C we will miss you very much on here but I can understand why you’re leaving. That’s so painful, I’m so sorry. Sending you love and good vibes!
Hell yeah! Alright, I think I have some good suggestions for you. Moriarty the Patriot: a recent anime that turns the formula of Sherlock Holmes on its head, and has a lot of very intriguing characters. Monster: A now classic[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
✨ You belong in fandom no matter how old you are. ✨ You belong in fandom no matter what you do or don’t ship. ✨ You belong in fandom no matter what characters you like or don’t like. Don’t let[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I mean this in the kindest possible way, anon, genuinely. If that’s true then you should share your fic with people who are at least in the fandom that you’re writing for, or who have expressed interest in the genre[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
destinationtoast: Toastystats: Ted Lasso S3 on AO3 I took a look at a look at some of the fandom’s reactions to each episode, and to the season overall, based on the number and types of fanworks that people were posting[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We do indeed watch a lot of anime, though admittedly we’re more familiar with what’s now ‘classic’ anime than the last 10 years or so of it. I’d be thrilled to give you some recommendations. In general what are your[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
whumpmasinjuly: Now introducing the prompt list for Whumpmas in July 2032! Thank you for patiently waiting! We will be implementing a couple of new changes! We will not be reblogging any creations this year and will instead keep this blog[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
hermitcraft-8: messmersflame: handsomeamoeba: hermitcraft-8: hermitcraft-8: literally my second biggest flex is that the guy behind osha official is my mutual. first biggest flex is that there’s a discord server dedicated to hating on me GUYS??? some context for people because[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
werewolf-cuddles: flanoirbunny: Shipping 10 Years Ago: YOUR SHIP IS BAD BECAUSE MINE’S BETTER AND YOU’RE A STINKY DOO DOO HEAD FOR LIKING IT Shipping 5 Years Ago: hey guys let’s just ship whatever the hell we want and leave each[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I guess I respect the balls on this person to both be in favor of machine generated output and also completely recognize that what the machine turns out is unreadable dogshit. But wow I hate that.
Look, I’m going to be honest, I don’t care whether people feeding other fans’ fanfiction into AI is “legal” or “illegal”. What it is, is rude, entitled, and disrespectful of your fellow fans.
largishcat: voxtism: noritaro: yeah uh… don’t do this 🙂 as a fanfic writer! who has a few semi-abandoned fics! if you do this i will personally bite you with my teeth. you are disrespecting art and the love people put[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
the-bar-sinister: It is not any other fan’s job to appreciate a character that you like and find compelling and interesting. Sometimes a canon fails to make a character compelling and interesting for the majority of a fandom of that work.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It is not any other fan’s job to appreciate a character that you like and find compelling and interesting. Sometimes a canon fails to make a character compelling and interesting for the majority of a fandom of that work. Often[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
melannen: How To Make Your Own Fanfiction Archive, In Just Ten Easy Steps As the go-to “person who knows about AO3” for quite a few people who read fanfic but aren’t really linked-in to wider fandom culture, I’ve fielded a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you don’t hear this often enough, I want you to hear it now. Fiction helps people. Fanfiction helps people. Fandom helps people. Fiction and fanfiction and fandom are not lazy or pointless. You’re not a bad person for making[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
partywithponies: partywithponies: Some people in fandom desperately need to become obsessed with something SUPER niche and obscure. Something with like 10 active fans at the very most. Something with only 6 fics if you’re very lucky, all but one written[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
rorythme: gentrychild: I have seen more and more readers on Ao3 mentioning that they don’t read non finished fics. And I am not here to tell you to read fics that aren’t completed yet, because it’s not my job. But[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hi friend! I’m happy to tell you that you, like many other people are misinformed. Original fiction is absolutely allowed on Archive of Our Own. There is in fact, a canonical works tag for it that you can see right[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
siphoklansan: Got me almost pissing my pants everytime🧍♀️
☯️how do you think engaging with each other through tumblr, twitter, comments, kudos, creates healthy fandom experiences? How do you deal with that if you’re not a social person/experience social anxiety? Honestly the best thing about interacting with other people[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
☯️how do you think engaging with each other through tumblr, twitter, comments, kudos, creates healthy fandom experiences? How do you deal with that if you’re not a social person/experience social anxiety? Honestly the best thing about interacting with other people[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My best advice is mostly the same for getting into any section of online fandom– post what you love, and block what you hate. if there are vocal people who are nasty or just uncomfortable to be around, just block[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My best advice is mostly the same for getting into any section of online fandom– post what you love, and block what you hate. if there are vocal people who are nasty or just uncomfortable to be around, just block[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hell yeah, anon! That’s amazing! Good vibes to all rarepair and crack shippers! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 darkheart-despairs
Hell yeah, anon! That’s amazing! Good vibes to all rarepair and crack shippers! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
✨ Your art and creative works matter! ❤️ Create the art that you want to, no matter what anyone else says. 🌺 Every creative work speaks to someone. Every work of art is the art that someone needed to see.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
✨ Your art and creative works matter! ❤️ Create the art that you want to, no matter what anyone else says. 🌺 Every creative work speaks to someone. Every work of art is the art that someone needed to see.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey friend. I’m sorry you’re feeling so rough about this. I can definitely understand the source of your discomfort — it’s never fun to feel like you’re doing something that other people are vocally complaining about. But I do think[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey friend. I’m sorry you’re feeling so rough about this. I can definitely understand the source of your discomfort – it’s never fun to feel like you’re doing something that other people are vocally complaining about. But I do think[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wow yeah that sucks. Twitter is definitely spiraling the drain. Context link darkheart-despairs
Oh now that’s very interesting. I hadn’t heard about the issues on twitter yet! Is this very recent? context link darkheart-despairs
Wow yeah that sucks. Twitter is definitely spiraling the drain. Context link
Oh now that’s very interesting. I hadn’t heard about the issues on twitter yet! Is this very recent? context link
Hmmm… are you thinking of @damnfandomproblems perhaps? They seem to still be going at it, if so! darkheart-despairs
Hmmm… are you thinking of @damnfandomproblems perhaps? They seem to still be going at it, if so!
Forbidden romance is the most romantic for the same reason that the best horror is the stuff that shows the monster the least. The romance is in what is left unsaid. It’s in the longing It’s in the lingering. It’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey, I just got back into homestuck! Do you have any good fic recommendations? I am so sorry to let you down, this is the one single question about homestuck that we are not equipped to answer. blackheartxbiohazards
Leon x Ada for Ship Bingo? 🥵💖 My version Leon only lets women top him. 🥵💞💞💞 I love what a classic “femme fatale” relationship it is. it has such VIBES. bingo ask link blackheartxbiohazards
zelda/link for the ship bingo? i’m not a big loz fan but I’ve got a soft spot for it because of all the beautiful fanart I see constantly; I’m curious about your opinions. :3 I’m a Zelda/link shipper from all[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
bosselot for ship bingo bingo ask link blackheartxbiohazards
▪️ Source: xxblackheartbiohazardsxx
Yeah things like “abuse” and “harassment” are pretty easy to define in simple legal terms. Unlike, say “childlike proportions” or “problematic.” Source: xxblackheartbiohazardsxx
phinarei: drarrymylove: naughtylupine: eccleston: Does anybody else get legitimately worried when a fanfic author who was updating regularly just suddenly disappears with no warning? Like, is it a serious case of writers block or are they in a coma? Did[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Good to know! I had never heard of squidgeworld before… the original post makes it sound like it’s run by one person, so I’m not surprised that it has a rule set that suits its owner. context link Source: xxblackheartbiohazardsxx
— A delightfully venerable site! Squidgeworld is the latest incarnation of the Wonderful World of Makebelieve, which has been running since 1999 (1994 for the overall site). It’s where all the oldschool slashers used to post. It’s an old-fashioned archive[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Exactly! Tags are a filing system, they are not a private, moderated space. If something is not banned from tumblr, then it is okay to put in any relevant tag.
Tags are for organizational purposes. Tags are not communities. If people don’t tag their problematic content with the main fandom tags, then it not only becomes unsearchable, it also becomes unfilterable. What if I hate undertale, and I don’t want[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
✨ You belong in fandom no matter how old you are. ✨ You belong in fandom no matter what you ship. ✨ You belong in fandom no matter what characters you like. Don’t let anyone tell you you don’t belong[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
💕 It’s okay if you don’t like your fandom’s popular ships! 💕 It’s okay if the ships you like are not popular! 💕 Even if everybody else hates your ship, it is still valid and I hope it brings you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Reminder: –“proshippers are pedophiles” and –“proship means you support incest and under age relationship in real life” are lies made up by antis to attack proshippers. Proship means you are pro (for) shipping, and you don’t police what other people[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Personal Fan History Ask Game Send an emoji to find out more about someone’s history in fandom! 💕 Who was your first fictional crush? Do you still have a place in your heart for them? 📝 What’s the oldest idea[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…