Fanfic malaise?

[valis2]

It seems to me (though I could be spectacularly wrong) that commenting is down. I think a lot of people aren't writing right now, but even moreso...not reading. Or maybe...not commenting. The comments for the dark!fic challenge I was part of seem to be fewer than normal; I also had bookmarked a few fairytale HP stories from a month ago to read, and as I was reading them yesterday, I noticed that none of them had a single comment. Wow.

I think we're all ready for new canon. I think it can't come quickly enough at this point; I'm ready for the breathless babbling that accompanies it! hee!

Comments

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

A lot of people on my flist seem have moved on to other fandoms lately, even if they're participating in various HP fests. As a result, more squee about SPN or Heroes and fewer comments about HP?

But I do feel bad for fics (especially well written ones) not receiving comments. I try to say something whenever I can, but the reality is I just haven't been reading that much.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I can't believe how much Dr Who has taken over my flist! *laughs*

I am hoping that new canon knocks our socks off and leaves plenty for us to ruminate on (and write fic about!).

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

I keep hearing people say they will leave or distance themselves from this fandom once the book is out, they will move on to others. I find that sad, but I know just as many who will stay in it.

I had no idea there exist so many people who just do fandoms for their own sake, and have many, they are cosplayers first, and any port in a storm as far as what. I am so far from one of those, or a cosplayer in the traditional sense, I am much older and come instead from an acting background. I only do this because it fits so well and I love it. I like Dr. Who, but I'd never do more than watch it or the occasional conversation. Costume, looks, personality wise, Lucius is a perfect fit, thus I do it to the hilt.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I keep hearing people say they will leave or distance themselves from this fandom once the book is out

I've heard that, too, and I've definitely been seeing it happen, as well! Some of my favorite HPers have gone over to other fandoms. It's pretty surprising to me, as this is pretty much my primary fandom, and I'm not planning on going anywhere else; nothing really moves me as much as HP. I love the Mummy, but I could never see myself going to a Mummy con unless it was on my doorstep.

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

I've never experience "fanom" in the sense that I've seen it with HP, overwhelming but incredible people fro the most part, and a near guarantee of literacy!

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

ummm, that would be fanDom

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Fandom is such an amazing place. I've met so many awesome people from all walks of life. I drove around the US earlier this year, and ended up meeting and staying with many friends...it was terrific!

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

I agree, it really has changed My life, in so many unexpected ways, and given Me a venue to perform that really fits. How can I miss Shakespeare when Malfoy is so much more fun ;-)

If I didn't have this lucrative job, road trips like that would be a possibility, as I used to do them ... someday.