January 10, 2009: Meta discussion, Fandom meta discussion, Polls

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Meta discussion An emotion is not an opinion. We can not agree or disagree with an emotion, but we can sympathize (feel the same) or empathize (understand or care about the person's emotions). by noracharles on January 5, 2010 It raised numerous points about online interaction that I had not considered - and I would have imagined (had you asked me before) that my experiences with depression and PTSD by sheafrotherdon on January 5, 2010 Names in Fusion Fics, NAMING IN FUSION FICS: Or: How To Be True To A Different World, While Not Confusing Your Readers. by boogieshoes on January 8, 2010 Fandom Friday: The Joy of Tie-in Novels by Natalie Zutter on January 8, 2010 Fail Fandom. If you do not know this term, I’ll explain it for you. by SFMurphy on January 9, 2010 "Fan fiction" added to Merriam-Webster by khellekson on otw_news on January 9, 2010 Why film schools teach screenwriters NOT to write inclusively by nojojojo on racebending on January 9, 2010 Cool Editorial Info on FAIL fail by the Crotchety Old Fan on January 9, 2010 Spencer: Bet there's low testosterone out there today by Gil Spencer on January 10, 2010 Write Your Own Happy Endings by Sara Veal in the Jakarta Post on January 10, 2010 A CHILLING documentary about a stalker who is targeting Midland-based pop star Tiffany is set for a shock UK release. by Anuji Varma in the Sunday Mercury on January 10, 2010 Wait, what am I covering again? by Levi Chronister in the Las Vegas Weekly on January 10, 2010 Latest thoughts on ‘Why slash in the first place?’ by afra-schatz on January 10, 2010

Fandom meta discussion The Big Bang Theory: Will Sheldon Ever Find Love on The Big Bang Theory? by Jennifer Godwin for E-Online on January 9, 2010 The Big Bang Theory: Non-spoilery article: Chuck Lorre shoots down S/P by vinyamar on sheldon_penny on January 9, 2010 Chelsea Football Club: Anyway it’s good that Mr. Qureshi was sensitive enough to speak up about it. A reminder, perhaps, of some things British Jews and Muslims have in common. by Harry's Place on January 9, 2010 Chuck: Good luck for Chuck, One Toronto podcaster didn't just talk about his favourite show. He may have saved it from the axe by Raju Mudhar in the Toronto Star on January 10, 2010 Fun Home: CR Holiday Interview #19 -- Johanna Draper Carlson On Fun Home by Tom Spurgeon on January 9, 2010 Harry Potter: There's so much research I'd have to do, but at least I could use posts and comments made by everyday people online. Cause looking that stuff up would be easy as pie. Like comments made in this thread: Lily's Hypocrisy by ravenstar84 on January 9, 2010 The Last Airbender: An in-depth look at the original art of the series, including never-before-seen concept sketches, the title boasts of the “diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit” that influenced the show. on RaceBending.com on January 9, 2010 New Orleans Saints: Diving Who Dats take Saints fandom to a deeper level at aquarium by Ann Maloney in The Times-Picayune on January 8, 2010 No Strings Attached, Or The Big Pink Job: Book Review: With Strings Attached, or the Big Pink Job by D. Aviva Rothschild by Kit O'Toole on January 9, 2010 Sentinel: Another Big Bang thought by briarwood on January 7, 2010 Space: 1999: Space:2099 aka Fandom Never Ceases to Amaze Me by Bill Cunningham on January 9, 2010 Star Wars: Star Wars Decision is In by Megan Condis on January 9, 2010 Supernatural: New fanart/comic: Good fourth walls make good neighbors by counteragent on January 9, 2010

Polls, surveys, research assistance requests I'll start: Hi, I'm kayjayuu, I did not finish college and I currently drive a truck for a living. Nevertheless, I Am Fandom. I feel most of fandom: Talks over my head, Talks under my education level by kayjayuu on January 7, 2010