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Here Be Dragons: the ‘Creator Chose Not to Warn’ Tag Is Useful, Necessary, and, Yes, Ethical by road_rhythm (orphan_account)
Fandoms: No Fandom
31 Jan 2020
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It's come to my attention that a subset of fandom doesn't like AO3's "Creator Chose Not to Use Archive Warnings" (CNtW) tag, and really doesn't like CNtW fics with actual surprises in them. So here is my point-by-point response no one asked for to each of the objections I've seen to CNtW's existence, variations on CNtW's use, and why tagging CNtW does not in fact make you an asshole (but harassing people for it kinda does).
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Here Be Dragons: the ‘Creator Chose Not to Warn’ Tag Is Useful, Necessary, and, Yes, Ethical by road_rhythm (orphaned)
anyone who wants to argue about "Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings": read this, then read it again
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I Am Groot by sherlocksmyth
Fandoms: Guardians of the Galaxy - All Media Types, Marvel, Marvel (Movies), Marvel (Comics), Guardians of the Galaxy (Comics)
04 Aug 2014
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EXTREMELY NSFW fic told from the perspective of Groot.
EDIT 04/05/2021:
Wow. I just found out this is the top fic on AO3. I’m losing my mind. Thank you guys for the kudos & views! If you want you can follow me on Tumblr: @grootficguy- Language:
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I Am Groot by sherlocksmyth
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From xXMidnightEssenceXx: DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT WRITE THIS The infamous WORST FANFICTION EVER posted here, unedited, for ur "lulz" -Originally by Tara Gilesbie -Rated M for the "Then he put his thingie into my you-know-what and we did it for the first time." line! -There is more than 1 chap per page
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25 Nov 2023
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My Immortal by Tara Gilesbie
the myth and legend itself! only those who understand fandom/fannish history will Get just *why* this is a masterpiece and High Art
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This list exists to provide a quick, easy explanation of what all those strange fanfiction terms, slang, and acronyms actually mean as in the wonderful world of fandom. It is a glossary of definitions for all the common, anime and fandom-specific story terminology compiled into one easy place to help welcome new readers and writers into the beautiful, universal language of fanfiction. Because, yeah, there's something of a unique vocabulary to our trade that may necessitate a period of orientation... but I promise you, we're a friendly bunch and would love to have you join in! So let this little dictionary get you started, and you'll soon see what all the fun is about. ;)
If you have a term you'd like to see added or a question or concern, please don't hesitate to let me know! This list continues to grow and improve with every contribution from all of you; I honestly couldn't do it without you. Please keep the suggestions coming!
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Fanfiction Terminolgy by Moonbeam's Predilections
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"Normal Female Interest in Men Bonking": Selections from The Terra Nostra Underground and Strange Bedfellows by Shoshanna Green, Cynthia Jenkins and Henry Jenkins
Fandoms: No Fandom
20 Nov 2023
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"Normal Female Interest in Men Bonking": Selections from The Terra Nostra Underground and Strange Bedfellows by Shoshanna Green, Cynthia Jenkins and Henry Jenkins