It seems like it's getting worse. Back in the mid 2000s at least most writers seemed to know how to spell and construct sentences, even if I didn't care for how they handled plot or characters. Is there a boom of young writers with no discernible talent or grammar skills because of wide mainstream franchises like Harry Potter and Twilight, or was I just lucky in my initial choice of fandoms?
Reavers ain't men. Or they forgot how to be. Now they're just nothing. They got out to the edge of the galaxy, to that place of nothing, and that's what they became.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
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Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 13, 2013 9:37:20 am PDT #8404 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Connie Neil - Mar 13, 2013 9:41:42 am PDT #8405 of 10434
brillig
I wonder if there is any corollary between the age of the characters and the wherewithal of the fans.
§ ita § - Mar 13, 2013 9:45:06 am PDT #8406 of 10434
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I wonder if there is any corollary between the age of the characters and the wherewithal of the fans.
The number of incredibly devout fans I come across that only relatively recently got a bedtime late enough to watch what they're stanning keeps surprising me, but it shouldn't. We're all late adopters of Doctor Who, right?
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 13, 2013 9:48:52 am PDT #8407 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I suppose so, though I it feels weird to think of myself as a Johnny-come-lately fan for that when I was watching from behind my parents' couch in the 80s.
§ ita § - Mar 13, 2013 10:17:48 am PDT #8408 of 10434
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
If there hadn't been such a clear NuWho division, yeah, I'd feel recent--and now most people aren't catching up earlier than 9, and those who make the leap don't seem to make it earlier than 4 without real completist urges--it's not like you have to watch the whole thing--it's not like you can.
But, for god's sake, please be able to arrange them in sequential order, at least.
P.M. Marc - Mar 13, 2013 10:58:50 am PDT #8409 of 10434
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I wonder if there is any corollary between the age of the characters and the wherewithal of the fans.
Not that I've noticed, no.
If there hadn't been such a clear NuWho division, yeah, I'd feel recent--and now most people aren't catching up earlier than 9, and those who make the leap don't seem to make it earlier than 4 without real completist urges--it's not like you have to watch the whole thing--it's not like you can.
Heh. To be fair, though, it's a serious pain to catch up with Old School Who pre-Tom Baker (or even post), as that which exists often exists not on streaming. I'll occasionally manage a "verify my nostalgia before purchase" event on YouTube before the Beeb takes it down, but given the hit-or-miss nature of some of the serials, I don't want to invest in something I can't watch multiple times.
Also, I tend to avoid anything with Jamie, because he annoys me and fails to die in a fire.
Hell, I'd rather watch Adric than Jamie.
Connie Neil - Mar 13, 2013 11:07:14 am PDT #8410 of 10434
brillig
Hell, I'd rather watch Adric than Jamie.
Ow.
Typo Boy - Mar 13, 2013 11:31:34 am PDT #8411 of 10434
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
On the other hand Ace is awesome. So is Leela. So was Sarah Jane.
Connie Neil - Mar 13, 2013 11:34:28 am PDT #8412 of 10434
brillig
I heart Ace so hard. And Leela.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 13, 2013 11:44:50 am PDT #8413 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Sarah Jane was my absolute favorite (SO glad Elisabeth Sladen made a comeback and got to feel the outpouring of admiration and affection from the fans before she passed away!). But Romana I was pretty awesome too.