Slash Fanfiction Survey

[futago_02]

I am attempting to conduct a survey about slash readers and writers of fanfiction, mainly women. I am an undergraduate researching slash fanfiction and why women are so interested in it. Please read the questions and just answer all of them in a posted comment. If you wish to remain anonymous, do not log in. Thank you very much

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[jbmcdragon]

Flattery works. ;)

Gender: Female

Age: 25-30

How long have you been reading slash?
About nine years, give or take. ;)

Which fandoms do you read?
Currently, almost none. On great occasion I read Naruto or comics. (X-Men and Batfolk.)

Do you believe in gay rights?

Yes

Does slash represent homosexuality or just heterosexual men in a relationship?

It represents women's view of gay men--I don't think it represents true gay men, since most of the slash I read seems highly unrealistic (I believe the term is "chicks with dicks" in a not-transvestite sense!). I think slash is written by women, for women, and for the most part is our form of what we think a male/male gay relationship is like. Which is extremely different than what I think it actually is like, watching my gay friends. ;) (That said, I know some writers try and make it realistic--I do--but if you read gay romance by men, they're generally very different than the ones written by women

[futago_02]

Wow. Your parents know and approve. That's really cool of them. Did you convince them? Do they just believe in free thinking? But anyway, thank you so much! My essay will be so much better with more fan opinion views besides my own!

[jbmcdragon]

*laughs* Well, see, I live in SoCal. My older sister is an actress. My little sister is a dance major. My mom was a musician. I think we've just hit the three big 'gay' areas, yes? ;) My dad's best friend is gay. My dad experimented. MY Best friend is gay. They approve of almost anything I do, anyway

[futago_02]

sorry it took so long to get to this, but wow. I LOVE your family. Absolutely love. :)
And... do you mind filling out more questions? You know I appreciate everything so far...

1. Sexuality? Het Bi Homo None

2. Is slash saying anything about gender to you? If so, what?

3. Do you feel part of a community when reading/writing slash? I mean, a community of fans (not just a community on lj)?

4. Do you read incest or illegal sex at all? If so, what? And how do you justify reading it?

If you could answer any of these, it would be so helpful, and if you feel uncomfortable at all, then you don't have to answer. Anyway, thank you for your time, I love you! :)

[jbmcdragon]

*laughs* I love my family, too. ;) messypeaches was by and we stopped at my parents house, and I was happily telling my mom about the newest developments in our RP (which is slash-heavy) and my mom was cracking up. Momo looked like she wasn't sure what to say. ;-D

[jbmcdragon]

Whoops. Hit 'enter' at the wrong moment. :P

[futago_02]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :) you are so awesome, there are no words... :)