Fandom Poll and Discussion: The Fundamental Fanfiction Exchange Thread

[themostepotente]

Since fanfiction exchanges seem to be so big in fandom, I thought I would do a huge discussion to gauge everyone's opinions on them. The two biggest Potterverse exchanges -- merry_smutmas and reversathon -- were huge successes and this year will mark the third round of merry_smutmas, now in full swing.

First off, I'd like to start by applauding the efforts of gmth hostess of merry_smutmas, fluffyllama hostess of reversathon, lysrouge and lizardspots hostesses of hpvalensmut, starrysummer hostess of hp_springsmut, and underlucius hostess of the first annual harry_holidays. I know it can be very time consuming, and without the cooperation of its participants, quite hectic I'd imagine.

I, for one, am a big fan of fic exchanges and have participated in four since I joined fandom. I regret passing on this year's reversathon, but I hope to participate next year and happily enjoyed the entries of those that did.

And this year's merry_smutmas looks to be the biggest and baddest yet!

So without further adieu, I bring you the ultimate fan fiction exchange thread: part poll and part discussion. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and input!

[Poll #561327]

And what's a TMP discussion without a few essay-type questions? *G*

1.) Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.

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?

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (Writing a last minute emergency fic)

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?

--P

Comments

[saoni.livejournal.com]

-cough- My poll answers are about the fic exchanges I'm going to participate in. I wasn't really in fandom this time of year last year. :)

1. Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.
I generally do art, and I'm usually satisfied as I put a lot of effort into the things. I've done one exchange so far (hp_kinkathon), signed up for 4 more or so.

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?
For the drop-outs, there's really not much someone can do; you can't force a person to participate, even if they've signed up. Backups are good.
For the complainers, it really depends. I was hesitant about my harry_holidays assignment, because the girl liked het and I'm as slashy as they get, but then I asked a few questions and found out she likes filthy slash smut as well. :D

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (writing a fic last minute emergency fic)
It's not completely fair to the pinch-hitter, but that's life.

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?
Well, I've only done kinkathon so far, so I don't know. :D I'm expected hp_art_xchange to be wonderful (probably because I'm pairing with sherant -cough-).

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

I was hesitant about my harry_holidays assignment, because the girl liked het and I'm as slashy as they get, but then I asked a few questions and found out she likes filthy slash smut as well. :D

I think fic exchanges should be one or the other unless otherwise specified.