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[inmyriadbits]

Good new article about fanfiction in Time

I saw this when celli linked to it -- I think it's probably the best mainstream article I've yet seen on fanfic/fandom, in the sense of being factual accuracy and even-handed as well as respectful and insightful. I didn't feel insulted even once! And it even made me giggle (the bit about sex pollen, hee). I'm linking here, since I know a few people around here are less clear on this whole fanfic thing (*waves at ersatzemma & co*), and this is a good fic-ambassador piece.

I also learned that Tetris fanfiction exists in the universe. So now I'm going to go find it. :)

Comments

[ignipes.livejournal.com]

Hee, I'm glad I'm not the only one who came away from that thinking, "Tetris fanfiction? Show me where!" ♥Fandom♥

[celli]

I knew there was Minesweeper fic, but not Tetris. I probly should have guessed. :)

[marinarusalka.livejournal.com]

I was pleasantly surprised by the article. Grossman clearly did his research, and was thoughtful and respectful about it.

I loved his explanation of the "lay low at Lupin's" subgenre, too.