Just FYI... (An open letter to Fandom Writers)

[cybermathwitch]

Dear Fandom Writers,

First, let me say that I am inordinately fond of your work. Virtually any mood that I'm in, I can count on you to provide me with a story that will complement it, or correct it, should I so desire. I love your creativity, your possibilites, and your infinite variety.

I whole-heartedly believe that you have the right to write whatever stories you wish, with whatever content you wish, however you wish to write them.

However.

If you are going to write a story with content or themes that may be disturbing or triggering for someone, please, for the love of all the gods, do not warn for it, and then proceed to outline in detail (even if it's not graphic) in the summary exactly how those warnings are going to play out in the story behind the cut.

It's really not cool.

Sincerely,

Me

Comments

[tn-tiger.livejournal.com]

Oh, my. Sorry that happened. This belongs on fanficrants.

[(Anonymous)]

I think I know what you mean by "places like that". I'm uncomfortable there sometimes, although I did join to post one rant. And no, i would never suggest linking to or even pointing to a specific fic.