Future for F&F Fandom

[xanderslasher]

EDIT: This post has been moved to my personal LJ due to the fact that I offended someone I never meant to offend.

Comments left for the post on Quarter_Mile are still here but future ones will be at my journal. I don't wish to offend anyone.

Now at My LJThis post was just my wanting to connect to other people who were going through the sadness I

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[mcdanno_fan5]

I'm also kinda lost. I woke up twelve hours ago here in Austria, then checked the news on my Galaxy S4, and suddenly - Paul Walker is dead. I was thinking that I hadn't properly woken up and it was all a dream, but I did a double-take and had to accept that it was pretty much true

[xanderslasher]

Exactly. Gone but not forgotten. I don't think that he'll ever be forgotten. He was such an amazing person and he created such amazing characters. We all felt as if we knew him because we got to see so much of him in his acting. I hope to see some Paul-dedicated works as well. I might even create some of my own.

But for now, I'm not even sure where I would begin. Well, that's not true. I'm fixing to start a Paul movie marathon. Starting with Running Scared.

Thanks for commenting,
J

[kadymae]

I think that people will write stories about Brian O'Connor for as long as people want to write about the franchise. Brian's a fascinating character with a compelling emotional journey.

To quote a post I saw by a man named Alan Soriano: Think a minute, say a prayer for his family, be grateful you still breathe, and instead of using this as an opportunity for attention, try and do a selfless deed to try and make up for all that he has done for others that he cannot do anymore.

Please consider a donation to Reach Out Worldwide -- a charity that Paul founded.

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ETA -- not that the OP and the fans in this post are "using this as an opportunity for attention" -- the quote came from a thread with trolls. I mean it as a call to action to continue Paul's good works.

[wolfspirit07]

I totally understand what you mean. But I don't think the fandom is going anywhere. We all need time to gather ourselves, but we'll still keep going. And it's mainly because of Paul and Vin and the other amazing people who worked on this franchise. Paul's an inspiration, and he'll live on in his work and in our hearts. And that means we'll continue to see him live on as Brian O'Conner in our fics and vids, and the memories we and those he knew have of him. It's not the end, not by far. We'll all come out of this

[tftf_recs]

Mods, if this is believed to be disrespectful or in any way negative, Please Delete!

Disrespectful yes your debating on whither you can ever get sexy times in your fanfiction agian--while a human being and his friend has died horribly and painfully. No ..just no it's premature to guess what will be in day or week or even a year. Besides the community going or not isn't up to you so your speculation as untimely and ill suited as it is would be better suited to your lj, because i am in mouring not just for Paul but we lost a family friend recently(last night) and your debating isn't good it's a slap to the face of those who are grieving.

[xanderslasher]

I meant no disrespect. I asked for others thoughts on the subject because it damn near killed me when I lost another person from a fandom I was once involved in. A few years ago, Ryan Dunn passed away and I lost my writing completely. It wasn't until I started writing in this fandom, that I found my passion for writing again. I was just looking for encouraging words. Nothing more. I have no one else that would even understand my loss right now. No one would understand why I am laying bed crying. Even now, as I type this, I can't hardly breath. I can't hardly keep the tears back

[mcdanno_fan5]

Well, I don't know how good it is, but I suddenly wanted to write a poem dedicated to Paul Walker. Here it is:

It's sad, Paul Walker, that you're dead
I can't accept it in my head.

But you were at the top of your game,
Without you, Fast & Furious won't ever be the same.

It feels like a part of me died today
After seeing you had passed away.

We're gonna miss your happy shining smile
And your very serene deep blue eyes.

You were so young, badass and handsome,
It's sad to see your time has come.

You told us not to cry because you would be smiling,
But it hurts too much to see you dying.

And Roger Rodas is not forgotten,
He must have been to you like a brother.

You may be gone,
But your memory still lives on.

Rest in peace, Paul William Walker IV
September 12, 1973 - November 30, 2013
Gone, but never forgotten :'(

Criticism accepted, but since it's almost night here in Austria, I don't know when I'll take notice.

[xanderslasher]

I read the whole thing but couldn't get through it the first time without crying. Truly beautiful. Perfect. I can't say enough. Thank you so very much for sharing. It was wonderful.

J

[xanderslasher]

Would it be alright to use your poem in a photo manip? I made two different ones. I can show you the post before I put it on Quarter_Mile.

Thanks,
Jeremy

[mcdanno_fan5]

Nah, happened to see it just right now, but well, I'm okay with it. I mean, we're all mourning Paul Walker now, so I thought "why not share"?