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Incredibly violent take of mine but I actually don’t think you need to relate to a story in any way to enjoy it. You can enjoy a story even if you can’t point at a character and insert some aspect of your personality or identity into them. In fact I would argue the need for a character like that to be present in every single story you experience is a sign of stunted growth.

One of the main points of fiction is the opportunity to experience viewpoints and forms of existence that are different from our own. You can find a character or story interesting without it being like you somehow.

I mean, canon hasn't gotten anything right yet, why would I possibly think canonizing my ship would be their first win?

I seriously love AO3. Like what do you mean that I get extra content of my favorite fandoms for free?? What do you mean that some of the Shakespeare-level writing is what we could only dream to get in canon?? What do you mean I can read all the content tags and warnings so I know what I’m reading and can choose what I enjoy?? What do you mean I can search and filter for specific troupes and emotions instead of vague genres?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO ADS AND ONCE AGAIN IT’S ALL FREE?? Ack I’ll never get over this website lol <333

AO3 is one of the few websites I use on the regular that isn't actively trying to manipulate me into something

you know what I appreciate about AO3. that it isn't trying to stuff its interface full of chipper little AI features. i can open a oneshot on AO3 without a modern day clippy popping up to say "wow! this sure is a long page! want me to summarize it for you?" i get to the end of an unfinished fic and don't get an offer to auto-generate a statistically average ending. i go to the comment box and spicy autocomplete doesn't try to take over the keyboard for me.

12/23/2024

Accuracy at its best

all of this shit…lol

This gets better every time I see it. 

@fuboos-mess

The accuracy hurts.

When you’ve been fangirling long enough, you’ve experienced all of the above.

This just gets better..

@mi-kleos

Yes.

This^^^ just… ALL OF THIS.

THIS IS THE SKULDUGGERY FUCKING PLEASANT FANDOM IN ONE POST!!

Annnnnnndddd it’s back

I’ve probably reblogged this before, but that was before these great additions.

Why is this so true? All of it.

I always enjoy it when a good post comes around again and has been improved by the reblogs like the years for a fine wine.

I love this. and it’s gotten better

All of these are me. Lol

And it reached its epic conclusion

I CHOKED ON FUNDIP

HISTORY HAS BEEN ENGRAVED INTO THIS POST

needs a pop of color . . . I think some red accents would really give it that homey feel :)

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