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These two "scientists" are "researching" fanfiction through some sort of survey or what have you. IT IS VERY CONTROVERSIAL. (Mostly because their methods/motivations are highly suspect and they are being called on their shenanigans).
ANYWAY. I spent some time earlier this evening reading up on it (but omg there are a LOT of posts about it, so I only skimmed the surface), and it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling because basically I got to read all these fandomers being super smart and academic and clever and awesome! "YAY, fandom!" I thought to myself. "This is what makes you so GREAT, truly."
And then, scrolling down the list of links, suddenly there were two places where people had written fic SLASHING THE SCIENTISTS. Hahaha. And again, I thought, "YAY, fandom. THIS is what makes you so great. Along with being smart and awesome."
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ANYWAY. I spent some time earlier this evening reading up on it (but omg there are a LOT of posts about it, so I only skimmed the surface), and it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling because basically I got to read all these fandomers being super smart and academic and clever and awesome! "YAY, fandom!" I thought to myself. "This is what makes you so GREAT, truly."
And then, scrolling down the list of links, suddenly there were two places where people had written fic SLASHING THE SCIENTISTS. Hahaha. And again, I thought, "YAY, fandom. THIS is what makes you so great. Along with being smart and awesome."
(links)