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themostepotente) wrote2005-01-24 03:49 am
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Fandom Discussion: Rarepairs and Response
I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I've just now gotten around to posting about it.
What is it about certain rarepairs and a lack of feedback that has some wondering; Is it worth my time to continue writing them?
I'm talking Snape/Lucius, Snape/Draco, Lucius/Sirius, Snape/Filch, and a host of others I can't think of right now, because fuckin' A it's 4 a.m., time for us vampiric types to be in their coffins.
But I mean c'mon -- Snape/Lucius? WTF, people. So effing hot, but every time I see a SS/LM fic, it gets next to no feedback. It doth boggles thy mind.
Snape/Draco is another one. I've seen some GORGEOUS Snaco, and yet the feedback SUCKS MY CYBERCOCK.
Not very encouraging, I can imagine, if you've ever wanted to attempt something different.
Someone once told me that Snarry, Harry/Draco, and Remus/Sirius comprises the backbone (skeletal system) of fandom. But man, what about the other systems?
So if you are a rarepairs writer, does the lack of feedback influence your writing them? Or do you just say 'Fuck the masses. I like it, and I'm still writing it!'
--P
What is it about certain rarepairs and a lack of feedback that has some wondering; Is it worth my time to continue writing them?
I'm talking Snape/Lucius, Snape/Draco, Lucius/Sirius, Snape/Filch, and a host of others I can't think of right now, because fuckin' A it's 4 a.m., time for us vampiric types to be in their coffins.
But I mean c'mon -- Snape/Lucius? WTF, people. So effing hot, but every time I see a SS/LM fic, it gets next to no feedback. It doth boggles thy mind.
Snape/Draco is another one. I've seen some GORGEOUS Snaco, and yet the feedback SUCKS MY CYBERCOCK.
Not very encouraging, I can imagine, if you've ever wanted to attempt something different.
Someone once told me that Snarry, Harry/Draco, and Remus/Sirius comprises the backbone (skeletal system) of fandom. But man, what about the other systems?
So if you are a rarepairs writer, does the lack of feedback influence your writing them? Or do you just say 'Fuck the masses. I like it, and I'm still writing it!'
--P
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This is very true. *G*
Let me ask you this, TTT -- since you've had success with Snape/Ron (and I consider this a rarepair), will you continue to explore this pairing?
You're kicking my ass at
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I actually have written another fic with this pairing -- Traditions (http://www.livejournal.com/users/thetreacletart/85696.html) -- and I will probably write it again (if book 6 doesn't kill one of them off that is).
I wrote another rare pair Snape/Trelawney - What The Seer Saw (http://www.livejournal.com/users/thetreacletart/40821.html) . This fic was well received (well enough for me anyway, I really don't ask for much) and it was Niffled at PA, but I doubt I will ever write this pairing again. While I am fond of the fic, it isn't a pairing I find interesting. It was more of a plot bunny that clicked in the right places.
Some pairings will always get a better response but I would sooner spork my eyes out than write Harry/Draco (unless, of course, Ron's involved in which case I might allow my arm to be twisted).
Also I'm not kicking anyone's anything; we're terribly close. Should it come down to it, I would be willing wrestle in Jello. No, I'm not proud.