In which I ask a million questions

[jelazakazone]

Ok, people. Talk to me. I want to hear why the OTP thing matters. I know that there are tons of people who won't read a fic if it's not with their OTP. Why is that important? Do all other pairings seem OOC? I'm really curious about this. I like all different kinds of stories, although there are some stories I don't read because of characters,

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[millionstar]

I've been thinking about this post all week, I don't know what has held me back from replying. I just don't always feel like I have anything valid to say in regards to topics like this, but the more I thought about it I thought I would tell you my first thoughts when I read this the other night.

I want to hear why the OTP thing matters.

I'm not at all convinced that it does, to be honest. *shrug* I mean, I don't always go seeking fic based on a pairing. I prefer all kinds of fics, especially first person narratives full of introspection. Having a pairing-intensive fic IS indeed satisfying - clearly it is to me because I write them, but it's by no means a necessity in my case.

As long as people are writing and crafting worlds, it matters not to me what inspires them or what the end output is.

[jelazakazone]

Awesome! I'm all ears.

For the record, I never expect everyone to reply to all of my posts. Sheesh. I would have to spend all day in front of the computer, replying to comments!

So, thank you for weighing in.

Hunh. I wonder if people are just looking for intensity in general and it's easiest to relate to that with an OTP.

Ok, but think about your favorite fics, the stories you really relate to, that resonate for you. What elements are in them?

I should do a whole nother post on that. Or we should talk about it on fleete's lj:D

[millionstar]

Oh, I know you don't. Well, with this one I wanted to reply but to be honest I didn't and still don't feel intelligent enough to make a valid point.

Ok, but think about your favorite fics, the stories you really relate to, that resonate for you. What elements are in them?

Fair point. I've just never dissected fic like this before. I know what I like and I've never really delved deeper into why until now.

[jelazakazone]

What are you even talking about? You are totally intelligent enough to have this conversation.

If you don't want to dissect what you like, don't go there. I was a lit major in college, so I tend to like this sort of thing. I actually figured out a long time ago that if a story has destiny, identity, and relationships in it, I'm gonna love it.

[millionstar]

I was referring more to my chronic lack of self-confidence. ;) It's a work in progress.

[jelazakazone]

:::hugs you hard::: I can totally relate to that too though. I often feel that way about myself. I always see how I can improve so much more or how people know so much more than I do. It's good to be a work in progress. It's all about the journey and I'm so very glad you're on this road with me, darling :D

[millionstar]

I always see how I can improve so much more or how people know so much more than I do.

Exactly, this is me to a 'T'.

For me, the more I think about it, I don't need or really want to delve into why certain fics touch me deeply. I'd rather bask in the glow of the mystique they elicit. :) But I have enjoyed reading through these comments, absolutely. *smish*

[jelazakazone]

Hey, that's an awesome insight to have. I know I feel that about some things too. I also like to analyze things to death sometimes:)

You are perfectly you and you're amazing, D. <3