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1. Two Decades in Fandom: A Non-BNF Old-Timer’s Ranting Advice for the General Fan by kowaiyoukai

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   10 Sep 2012

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   • Essay
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   • Shit Old People Say
   • Get off my lawn
   • But really I mean stay on my lawn and invite all your friends

   Summary

   Today is the last day of my 20th year spent in fandom. This essay is a summary of what I've learned over two decades. In short: if we all try just the tiniest bit, we actually CAN all get along.

   Took off most tags due to two anon complaints. Such is the way of fandom, I suppose. I apologize for any annoyance the tags caused anyone browsing AO3 solely for fic.

   WARNING: I spend some time discussing kinks, including non-con, furry, mpreg, necro, and more. I don't really get into them, but if even reading the word upsets or triggers you, then be forewarned.

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