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February Fandom Fest - F.A.N.D.O.M.
Feb. 24th, 2016 06:00 pmWe interrupt our normal rather waffly service for me to post my entry for February Fandom Fest or why I love fandom. To be honest I'm not really 'in' a particular fandom, but just wander around vaguely, waving at people as I go. But, to sum up, FANDOM, or you lot and this is why I love being here.
Friends: People who've become RL friends, those I doubt I'll ever meet, and those somewhere in between. You're essential.
Activities: There are all sorts of ways we can be involved, whatever our particular abilities are. I write, others draw, others make icons, the list is endless. And it isn't just about producing things. We read, we comment, we leave silly messages. We all take part in our own way.
New things: For me that's the communities which have encouraged me to widen the scope of my writing. Or when someone has recommended something and I've been hooked.
Daily: Not in the sense of having to do something everyday, but with the thought there's always something there, whatever sort of day you've had. Inspired to write (or whatever your forte is) there are comms with prompts and challenges; had a hard day there are fics and artwork to help relax. And people to chat with.
Opportunities: Things that you never imagined doing a year ago (or five years ago). For me the pinnacle was going to the Reichenbach Falls with a group of eight fangirls last year.
Many Splendoured Thing: Whatever your preference, I like hurt/comfort and humour, you like porn and dark!fic, there's something for everyone.
Friends: People who've become RL friends, those I doubt I'll ever meet, and those somewhere in between. You're essential.
Activities: There are all sorts of ways we can be involved, whatever our particular abilities are. I write, others draw, others make icons, the list is endless. And it isn't just about producing things. We read, we comment, we leave silly messages. We all take part in our own way.
New things: For me that's the communities which have encouraged me to widen the scope of my writing. Or when someone has recommended something and I've been hooked.
Daily: Not in the sense of having to do something everyday, but with the thought there's always something there, whatever sort of day you've had. Inspired to write (or whatever your forte is) there are comms with prompts and challenges; had a hard day there are fics and artwork to help relax. And people to chat with.
Opportunities: Things that you never imagined doing a year ago (or five years ago). For me the pinnacle was going to the Reichenbach Falls with a group of eight fangirls last year.
Many Splendoured Thing: Whatever your preference, I like hurt/comfort and humour, you like porn and dark!fic, there's something for everyone.
