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fffx, Five Figure Fanwork exchange, a multifandom gift exchange for fanfic of 10,000+ words, and for comics of least 10 pages or at least 40 panels, has
has opened sign-ups until August 11. I know a lot of work, but you do until January 22nd. If you missed nominations/want to nominate something that you plan to offer or request, they have
reopened nominations, and you can nominate 3 fandoms with 3 groups/characters. Make sure you read
the rules first.
retrotvexchange, an exchange for TV shows that ended by/before 2002, is also
open for sign-ups until August 1st, 11:59pm UTC. Still a little less than a day left! Rules are
this way.
no_true_pair is opening posting on August 1st for its 8 character round. It's low pressure, so if you choose to sign-up, you are not obligated. Sign-ups are
here and make sure you sign-up before looking at the
prompts.
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Date: 2021-08-08 03:10 am (UTC)FFA is a time vortex (and often not a good one). I used to read it religiously every day before I dropped out of fandom altogether. It's usually a good starting and ending point when I'm contemplating getting sucked back in.
Fair enough. I think it only has 20 sign ups, so it's going to be super small. I think people who do exchanges tend to like fandom hopping, so it's good for them, but for someone who is more monofandomish, not really. Yeah, I was the only unmatchable, and in fairness they did give me a chance to still do it. I just didn't want to.
Lol, yeah...I watched an episode of the third fandom I was willing to write and it was enough. I can't imagine having to spend time going through the canon, and then putting a story together all within six weeks. Someone also pointed out that the sign up period was too short which I agree with.
People just care about other people's opinions waaaay too much. When it comes to fandom, I don't have that problem (which is a blessing and a curse) so I really don't get it. It's also why I tend to keep things I like to myself, too. Unsolicited opinions are a dime a dozen in this world, lol. Why waste time fretting over other people's likes when you can spend it reading or shipping whatever you like? I will never understand it.
Honestly, Tim Burton's whackadoodle Batman probably DID do that, so DC should have just kept it cute and mute, but I guess they will learn from it, lol.
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Date: 2021-08-08 11:58 pm (UTC)Yeah, that isn't very big at all. I of course have fandoms that I would like to write for more than others but I try offer ships that I think I can work with. That did result in me writing Thor/Sif twice when I had never even written MCU fic but it was a fun challenge. And you're right- some people do bounce around. I only have a few but since one of them is the MCU I have been okay so far. And I don't blame you for not wanting to add things. I probably would just have dropped out too and I have seen other people who need to add do the same.
Got it. It is extra work and well, fandom should be fun. We barely have time for it as it is and trying to make extra is difficult. I did read someone say the sign-up period was short and I agree too.
They really do. It is good (and healthy) that you don't. And I agree with your assessment. It is better not to waste your time. Some people do thrive on the drama though.
I guess they didn't think about how it would go viral or maybe even that it would come out. Now they know lol
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Date: 2021-08-12 03:55 am (UTC)It's one of those comms that you either know or don't. There is no in between, lol. I only remember it exists when I see it somewhere, lol. I suppose they like it that way? It's a good tool for keeping up with the exchanges, though. I didn't realise the Fandom Gift Box mods had gone AWOL, lol!
It's good to be willing to write other things, for sure. I commend the people who are able to hop around or actually write for characters and ships they don't necessarily care about. I just signed up as a pinch hitter for the first time for characters I do not know and I'm probably going to have several meltdowns, lol. I felt bad seeing it still up so I was like, 'sure, I can figure this out!' and then I looked up the characters. Wish me luck, lol.
It should be fun! However, I wonder how much fun it actually is. Reading FFA, it seems like people are complaining about one thing or the other. The Fanfiction subreddit is a nightmare of epic proportions. Reading these things reminds me why I was so happy writing Zude on my own for the last few years. No drama! And instead of trying to find new things, I think I'll just spend less time on it and keep things drama-free. I like the idea of pinch hitting every now and then if I see something I can write.
Lol, yes, they really do thrive on drama and it's exhausting! I think that's my issue with fandom in a nutshell. It just brings out the worst in some people.
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Date: 2021-08-12 04:56 pm (UTC)Same! Some people are so multi fandom and it is impressive. I'm so picky, especially with ships, that it is hard for me. Oh, wow ... good luck! That was really nice of you. I've been a pinch hit before and I'm very grateful for those who are willing to take it on. If you ever need a cheerleader, I'm always happy to wave some pom poms (or of course, beta).
Oh yeah, for sure. I think people love to complain and I do it too, mostly in my head though- a lot of the stress comes internally. And that is good that you are able to work in a space without drama. That's a good idea- the less drama the better. Some people do exclusively pinch hit and it does work out. You know you are picking up something you want to write (and I've seen people be really excited about going to instant pinch hit for a similar reason).
It does but that is a wider internet problem- not that people aren't jerks in real life but the anonymity does give certain people courage to say things they wouldn't to someone's face and just pretend that they're not real. It is pretty awful.