I had a huge amount of fun with it all, but it made me the focus of the whole thing, which I'm never comfortable with, because at the end of the day, what was my contribution to Serenity? Uhm, nothing.

Yeah, exactly. Hell, I hardly do anything for the fandom. I don't write fic or make icons or all that other good stuff people like. I suppose it's the Celebrity Syndrome on a much smaller level. We like people in positions we perceive as higher or more desirable than our own. Or something. It's early.

That's very much how I see it, Polter-Cow. I've been to one convention before -- Serenity Squared in the UK last year. On the 2nd day, whilst I was very drunk, somebody came up, greeted me, and started asking questions about Firefly. Then about a Serenity sequel, and when it was going to happen etc. I was like, "Uhm, I've no idea, but probably not". And then somebody else came up, introduced themselves, and asked about the movie. And then somebody else. And it kept happening during the convention. Admittedly, it probably didn't help matters that I was stood around looking lost all weekend as I don't like photo things or autographs with actors.

The UK site, yeah, I was able to give a lot of people great experiences (Kirsty went on MTV with Joss, Summer and Nathan, whilst I hid). But only because the studio gave me the product to give away, much like fans of any TV show make banners and icons from the product somebody else produced.

ETA: Although that's not to say all of the graphic designs and fanfic writers aren't talented. Some are, and they deserve kudos.

Hey, just saw this online: [link]

Cute.

I don't know how I've managed to avoid the crazies

I love the crazies. They define my world. The (badly spelled) swear words and accusations of absolute power corrupting. Good times. If I could string more than four sentences together, I'd write a book about them called "You'll Never Post Online In This Fandom Again".

I missed most of the crazies on Whedonesque, as I joined after non-registration was enabled. Damnit.

I'd write a book about them called "You'll Never Post Online In This Fandom Again".

Oh, I love this. We should collaborate!

Allyson can blurb you!

Now that i have all the answers, no one asks me any questions.

Helps that I don't do the fansite thing anymore.

Allyson, when is Drive airing in Azbekastan?

Me and Jackal got a rather queenie email today about the Drive site.

It wasn't me.