Like ships that pass in the night...

[Susan McGee]

No: HPFGUIDX 8329

Neil says:  
> > I think one of the the main reasons romantic
> > pairings are such an enduring topic here is that
> > there is a *huge* subculture of HP fanfiction
> > dealing with relationships between the characters
> > and, inevitably, some of that has encroached upon
> > this group.  Anyone who has joined our Sunday chats
> > recently will have noticed that shipping and fanfic
> > now feature heavily there (and it goes way beyond
> > H/He and R/He, I can assure you!).  A lot of the
> > 'clique' talk goes over my head, because I've only
> > read a smattering of fanfic, but I either ride it
> > out (and maybe pick up some recommendations on the
> > best fanfics to read), attempt to change the subject
> > or log off.  What I don't do is say "shut up and
> > talk about something else."
> > 
> > Now... let's all join hands and skip around in a


Ah, that's helpful, Neil. I think that a lot of the list tone derives 
from the subjects that come up in chat. As someone who has never read 
any fan fiction, I feel somewhat alienated from that. Oh, well....

Susan