Fic vs Meta

[rahirah]

It occurred to me the other day that although I've written a lot of meta in my day, I can probably count on the fingers of one hand the times I've actually changed someone's mind about something via that route. Usually with meta, you're preaching to the choir. That's something I've known for a long time, to the point that on contentious subjects

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[velvetwhip]

I've gotten that kind of feedback myself, so I think you're onto something with the idea that fic is more of a change agent than meta.

Gabrielle

[rahirah]

Heh, well, not for everyone, to judge by the replies I'm getting.

[slaymesoftly]

LOL Perfect. And sadly true.

[rahirah]

:D

[the_moonmoth]

Heh heh heh, very true. You have changed my mind on a couple of things, but mostly small stuff I guess, details.

The other thing about fic is that it gives you the chance to read about an actual example of Thing, whereas in meta you're just arguing hypotheticals

[rahirah]

The other thing about fic is that it gives you the chance to read about an actual example of Thing, whereas in meta you're just arguing hypotheticals.

Ooh, that's a very good point.

[readerjane]

You are very wise.

[rahirah]

Depends on who you ask. *g*

[rahirah]

:D