Comments | gigitrek: This is why people are in fandom.

gigitrek

This is why people are in fandom.

Aug 13, 2009 09:42

Even when you're feeling exceedingly down, you can still find something with a big enough WTF-factor to take your mind off any sorrow.

I've recently been occupying myself with the brainless romanticism that is Horatio Hornblower slash fiction. (Particularly the works of Miss Kittie: Rum, Sodomy and Swooning, not necessarily in that order.) I still ( Read more... )

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wpadmirer August 13 2009, 16:49:25 UTC

Just goes to show it's not just the fans that are nuts. (grin)

WP

gigitrek August 14 2009, 01:47:02 UTC

I stopped believing that when Anne Rice started flaming people.

asta77 August 13 2009, 17:06:14 UTC

Hi! You don't know me, but I came across your post I think through a Google alert for Jamie (I don't stalk him, I run a fan site ;). I have a vague recollection of what went down with Ioan's site. I'm not really a big fan of his, but, because of the Hornblower films, I do have a slight interest ( ... )

gigitrek August 14 2009, 01:48:46 UTC

Thanks for filling me in. Unfortunately, I'm well versed with obsessive fans who bash any woman their fannish object is involved with. I just never expected them to have the audacity to do it on what's practically the guy's own site!

Love the icon. Jamie is really good in Law and Order UK. It runs on City TV here in Canada. Maybe you could find it if you're close to the border?

asta77 August 17 2009, 16:43:57 UTC

My motto is be careful what you say because you never know if your celebrity boyfriend, his wife, or his people might be looking.

Sadly, I live on the wrong border in Michigan to pick up any Canadian TV networks. I did acquire the first seven episodes that aired in the UK, but Canadians seem to be less tech savvy or willing to share than the Brits. ;)