Authoring

[such_a_steph]

An author has left one of the fandoms I am involved in. She had written some of the most profound and stunningly beautiful pieces that exist in this particular fandom, and her departure leaves a huge hole (IMO

Comments

[bksbracelet]

I am with you Steph they kindly put them out into cyber space and were aware people kept them they have no hope of trying to shut the door now. After all I cannot recall dam emails when they end up with the wrong folk lol

[such_a_steph]

I've definitely shared these in the past, I mean, that's what we do when we get awesome stories. One in particular was probably what you'd call a fandom legend. I don't think people will forget it fast, or let it die so easily.

[lab_jazz]

I can understand how the author feels. Way back in the day I used to write Vig/Bean and it was the Vig/Bean Rugbytackle community that brought me to Live Journal.

While I was posting my stories I denied all requests that my stories be archived. When I moved away from the fandom I deleted all my stories from the various places that I had posted them including my own Journal. I had moved on and I no longer wanted to be associated with the Vig/Bean fandom.

To expect people to delete their copies of your stories that they have saved on their home computer is a bit unrealistic. Unfortunately once you post something onto the Internet you loose all control that you have over it.

[such_a_steph]

Can I ask why you wanted to remove all previous association with the fandom? I know RPS comes with its own set of issues, was that part of it?

[lab_jazz]

Can I ask why you wanted to remove all previous association with the fandom? I know RPS comes with its own set of issues, was that part of it?It’s not because it’s RPS. The stories that I wrote were very dark, not in a physical way but involved emotional and psychological abuse

[shadownyc]

ITA! The request of the author is quite silly and inappropriate. Once it has been released, that's it.

[such_a_steph]

I think people forget the rather immortal state of everything on the Internet.

[brianswalk]

I think her request is disrespectful to her loyal fans, the ones that encouraged her and made her work popular in the fandom. I wouldn't delete what I've saved, either.

[such_a_steph]

I've had a few replies which have given me a little understanding of some reasons one might do this... but I'm hanging on to those stories for dear life, they are too perfect to forget!

[such_a_steph]

Thanks for the insight! That's something I can certainly relate to!

Do you still write? or was that an outlet that you don't need these days?

Also, Merry Christmas ♥ It's nice to see you! I hope life is treating you well :)