Fanfic Writers' Virtual Water Cooler

[fems]

Not a fan of fic awards... *shrug*

I often find the nominees list handy for some good fics that I've never come across before because it wasn't posted on one of the sites I regularly check or some other reason. Plus, I think it's a nice way for readers to show they appreciate all the time and effort some people put into their work.

[selene0789]

I'll be checking out the 2011 nod list on the Gatefic site soon.

But for now I'm going to crawl into a hole and cry for a bit. No more Sanctuary...

[Whytewytch]

I think of Xanadu.

Me, too. And I had a chick crush on ONJ--wanted to be her. **blushes with Starfist**

[Falcon Horus]

But for now I'm going to crawl into a hole and cry for a bit. No more Sanctuary...

It was looking that way when no news was being sent out in the world... so I'm not that surprised to say the least. However, I am saddened nonetheless. I really enjoyed watching that show.

[Starfist]

No more Sanctuary...

These things are sent to try us...!

[Gatefan1976]

US viewing habits are sent to try us

[Princess Awinita]

No more Sanctuary...

These things are sent to try us...!

This only shows us two things, two things that are good and bad

Good because this shows up just what kind oif morons run the TV stations that they axe really good shows, and bad because they axe really good shows, Now, I'm not much of a AT fan, but I must admit, Sanctuary was pretty good.

[Gatefan1976]

This only shows us two things, two things that are good and bad

Good because this shows up just what kind oif morons run the TV stations that they axe really good shows, and bad because they axe really good shows, Now, I'm not much of a AT fan, but I must admit, Sanctuary was pretty good.

Nope, says nothing about the morons running the stations, has alot to say about the morons watching it.
The morons in charge program what sells, the morons watching determine what sells. I know US audiences hate hearing that, but it is true. You (the US) tend to watch "reality junk" live, thereby pushing up its numbers, and DVR quality shows to watch later. Problem is, DVR pretty much means squat. Syfy TOLD the M.A.D. crew thier L+7 numbers were awesome, yet they make nothing for syfy, same as SGU. Did the "fans" listen............. NO.

[SF_and_Coffee]

Nope, says nothing about the morons running the stations, has alot to say about the morons watching it.
The morons in charge program what sells, the morons watching determine what sells. I know US audiences hate hearing that, but it is true. You (the US) tend to watch "reality junk" live, thereby pushing up its numbers, and DVR quality shows to watch later. Problem is, DVR pretty much means squat. Syfy TOLD the M.A.D. crew thier L+7 numbers were awesome, yet they make nothing for syfy, same as SGU. Did the "fans" listen............. NO.

The reality junk is what generally gets aired at times convenient for viewers, probably. I personally gave up watching most television a few years ago, with the occasional exception for documentaries or travelogues that happen to catch my interest in the rare moment when I can't find anything else to do or when I walk through the room and notice my roommate watching something intriguing, so I can't really speak to the scheduling issue other than to speculate. I hate the "reality" genre with a blinding passion, and have a hectic enough schedule that the only way I could really manage to watch quality programming would be on DVR, Hulu or Netflix unless I wanted to give up most of the other activities in my life in order to watch every week at airtime, and I'm not willing to do that. As much as I love good scifi, I derive even more enjoyment from time spent on truly interactive things I can get out of the house and do.

[Starfist]

I have to admit it. I'm not a big fan of reality shows. But I do watch the shows I like and make time to do things that don't inculde sitting front of a monitor or Television. :: Makes mental note to start buliding the model of a Viper MkII bought a few months ago ::

[SF_and_Coffee]

Most of the time if I actually like a show, it winds up being aired on a night when I need to be someplace other than home in front of a television. Between historical re-creation, musical and/or theatrical activities and volunteer work, what downtime I get to spend at home often gets scrunched up into odd hours -- and some of those obviously are devoted to writing. (And next year I get to add school back into the mix! )

[Falcon Horus]

Most of the time if I actually like a show, it winds up being aired on a night when I need to be someplace other than home in front of a television. Between historical re-creation, musical and/or theatrical activities and volunteer work, what downtime I get to spend at home often gets scrunched up into odd hours -- and some of those obviously are devoted to writing. (And next year I get to add school back into the mix! )

Say bye bye to online/free life...

[Princess Awinita]

Nope, says nothing about the morons running the stations, has alot to say about the morons watching it.
The morons in charge program what sells, the morons watching determine what sells. I know US audiences hate hearing that, but it is true. You (the US) tend to watch "reality junk" live, thereby pushing up its numbers, and DVR quality shows to watch later. Problem is, DVR pretty much means squat. Syfy TOLD the M.A.D. crew thier L+7 numbers were awesome, yet they make nothing for syfy, same as SGU. Did the "fans" listen............. NO.

only one problem there I am not US I am Asia

[Gatefan1976]

only one problem there I am not US I am Asia

Well then we are both in the same boat then Princess

[Starfist]

If we are talking about free time I often say to some of my friends... "What's a Weekend?"

I am often told off by my neices because they don't see me as often as they would like to see me. To quote Priye the youngest, "Uncle Michael you work too much!"
But I do try to make some time for myself. If I don't I'm sure I'll go crazy.