1.) Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.
You ask me this question and mind immediately jumps to the Percy Ficathon last year. It was structured as an exchange, and I absoltely despised the story I submitted for it--I was sure the person I was writing for would hate me because it was so bad. But with time and a few stunny reviews, I've managed to come to an understanding with the fic--don't necessarily like it, but I can sort of see why other people do.
In general, even when I've been unhappy with a challenge (ie forgot to specific something I didn't want to write) I've managed to satisfy myself with the fic. Or find satisfaction in it, anyway.
2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled?
Word to what others have said; if the drop-out is for a legit reason, give the person a pass, but if it's just for laziness or overwork or whatnot, the dork needs to be dealt with harshly. Tell complainers to write what they're given or drop out, with the understanding that they won't get any fic in return (warn writers that reassignments may occure on short notice).
Actually, what really bugs me are the people who pull a vanishing act--sign up and never post anything, never respond to the mod's prodding, just kinda disappear. It's like, hello, way to commit...
3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (writing a fic last minute emergency fic)
Pinch hitters are wonderful people and I wish I could write fast enough to be one of them.
4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?
I'd say the Percy ficathon--it was a learning experience for me, I got great Percy/Penny (so rare!) and some absolutely brilliant people wrote some absolutely brilliant fics. Even if the modding was a little rough (and that's no fault of icarusancalion) I think the end experience was all around good.
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Date: 2005-08-30 12:35 am (UTC)You ask me this question and mind immediately jumps to the Percy Ficathon last year. It was structured as an exchange, and I absoltely despised the story I submitted for it--I was sure the person I was writing for would hate me because it was so bad. But with time and a few stunny reviews, I've managed to come to an understanding with the fic--don't necessarily like it, but I can sort of see why other people do.
In general, even when I've been unhappy with a challenge (ie forgot to specific something I didn't want to write) I've managed to satisfy myself with the fic. Or find satisfaction in it, anyway.
2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled?
Word to what others have said; if the drop-out is for a legit reason, give the person a pass, but if it's just for laziness or overwork or whatnot, the dork needs to be dealt with harshly. Tell complainers to write what they're given or drop out, with the understanding that they won't get any fic in return (warn writers that reassignments may occure on short notice).
Actually, what really bugs me are the people who pull a vanishing act--sign up and never post anything, never respond to the mod's prodding, just kinda disappear. It's like, hello, way to commit...
3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (writing a fic last minute emergency fic)
Pinch hitters are wonderful people and I wish I could write fast enough to be one of them.
4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?
I'd say the Percy ficathon--it was a learning experience for me, I got great Percy/Penny (so rare!) and some absolutely brilliant people wrote some absolutely brilliant fics. Even if the modding was a little rough (and that's no fault of