grrr...argh...

[tommygirl]

So many people have already written on the whole wank regarding a certain fanfiction writer looking for hand-outs to continue her writing. I'm just...floored. Like wow. Can I be a kept fanperson? Will someone out there pay me lots of money because work is just so workish? And while we're at it, are there a few of you on my fanlist that I can hire (at no charge to me, of course, because it's like an honor) to wave huge feathers over me while I eat grapes and watch my TIVO? Oh, and maybe if you can refer to me as "the greatest fanfic writer ever" at all times...

Also, I don't know if she's actually interacted with any professional writers before, but most of the writers I know have other jobs as well for a very long time. The chances of being a JK Rowling are quite slim, especially on the first time out...so what's the plan then? "Sorry, Mr. Publisher, sir, but I can't be expected to write and do other stuff."

And bullshit about disabilities? Girl, please, I know people with real disabilities who work full-time jobs, going to school, and doing writing. Unless stupid is a disability, I don't think it qualifies.

The gall and...I'm just making myself angry thinking about it.

But for real y'all...if you want me to be your kept fanperson...just ply me with slushies and soft pretzels and I'm yours!

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Have I mentioned the utter love I have for Entourage? What about 4400? Still haven't watched QAF because it will sadden me that it's really over. I'm not good with that sort of thing - sure, it's fictional, but I'm mental.

Comments

[tinylegacies.livejournal.com]

Are you serious? I missed out on the original posts - they were all taken down by the time I got home and found out what was going on.

*shakes head*

The stupid people hurt my brain.

[nam-jai.livejournal.com]

Actually, I believe I misspoke. In my reply, I was thinking of a wank a few weeks ago over someone who tried a similar thing -- pay her for a fanfic one-shot of your choice, or pay her to update a long fic she's left dangling. And people jumped all over her for it, it showed up on Fandom Wank, the original post got deleted, etc., etc. That person had the list of "I won't do this or that (including plots)" regarding the potential one-shot requests.

But after reading storydivagirl's post, I went to Fandom Wank on a whim, and now I see a brand new person has been asking to be paid to write fan fiction, and I'm assuming that's the person storydivagirl was talking about.

Sorry! I'm behind on the idiot du jour. :)

[tinylegacies.livejournal.com]

Day-um...

*shakes head*

There are just no words...

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

So there was another of these people? Wow! I just...what planet do they live on - and I like the list of rules in giving her money.

Oh the brain hurts thinking about this stuff, especially this latest girl who dragged her innocent collaborators into the fray.