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Questions Post #1
Usually I don't ask questions in public settings. I'm shy and also very arrogant; I like to think I know stuff or can find out on my own. But these things have been bothering me, and while I think a few things might be answered by digging through people's old entries or some FAQs, I'd love some answers (and opinions. Some are about opinions. Not the one about Buffy's natural tufted treasure, though. That has to be fact).
General
What does RPS stand for?
I'm aware OTP means pairing of choice, but what do the letters stand for?
Where did the term 'squee' originate and how come so many people use it?
LJ
What's a meme? Does it mean memory?
How do you tag someone? What does it mean?
What does the term "gak" mean?
Fanon
-How do people feel about using fanon? For instance, some fic writers use the name "O'Connor" for Liam (mostly in all-human AUs, which I don't really read, but whatever). Do you frown upon writers who use this name? Does it throw you off when writers don't use this name? Do you yourself consciously just avoid ever getting anywhere near the characters' surnames just to avoid the issue?
-From where did O'Connor-as-Liam's-surname originate, anyway?
-Does Spike have a commonly used last name? What about Faith? What about Darla, whose first name we know isn't hers, and Drusilla, whose first name is almost certianly not hers?
-This is a much debated topic, but is there even a marginal consensus regarding the age of Spike?
-Buffy smells like vanilla in a lot of fics. What's up with that?
-Does canon make Buffy out to be a natural blonde? I.e., is her altar of love, her carnal trap, her eye that weeps most when best pleased, her bearded clam, her garden of eden, her nest of curls blonde in most fics? What? Just asking.
-Is there a generally accepted explanation for how vampires get it up?
-Is the idea that vampires "pretend" to breath in order to look natural a fanon thing, or was it on the show?
-Does nobody use the fact that Angelus wears eye-liner in fics?
-Is Andrew ever a heterosexual in fics?
General again
-Whatever happened to Miss Kitty Fantastico? Did Dawn really shoot her with a crossbow?
-Do vampires sweat?
-What're some (slang) words for the dominant partner in a D/s relationship? I.e., some for the sub are: bitch, punk, sister (in prison), et al. I've just been drawing blank on their counterparts for about a week, now.
-Does anyone besides me hate Joyce Summers' guts in a visceral, it's-even-alright-to-character-bash sort of way?
-Have you ever not been able to find relatively common words for weeks at a time? (I once spent a month looking for the word 'conceited')
-Am I the only (character) Angel squeeing fangirl who didn't find David Boreanaz convincing as Angel at times? (don't get me wrong; most of the time he was great.)
-Can David Boreanaz sing better than Angel?
-What is the IQ of David Boreanaz? Is it really as low as it seems sometimes?
General
What does RPS stand for?
I'm aware OTP means pairing of choice, but what do the letters stand for?
Where did the term 'squee' originate and how come so many people use it?
LJ
What's a meme? Does it mean memory?
How do you tag someone? What does it mean?
What does the term "gak" mean?
Fanon
-How do people feel about using fanon? For instance, some fic writers use the name "O'Connor" for Liam (mostly in all-human AUs, which I don't really read, but whatever). Do you frown upon writers who use this name? Does it throw you off when writers don't use this name? Do you yourself consciously just avoid ever getting anywhere near the characters' surnames just to avoid the issue?
-From where did O'Connor-as-Liam's-surname originate, anyway?
-Does Spike have a commonly used last name? What about Faith? What about Darla, whose first name we know isn't hers, and Drusilla, whose first name is almost certianly not hers?
-This is a much debated topic, but is there even a marginal consensus regarding the age of Spike?
-Buffy smells like vanilla in a lot of fics. What's up with that?
-Does canon make Buffy out to be a natural blonde? I.e., is her altar of love, her carnal trap, her eye that weeps most when best pleased, her bearded clam, her garden of eden, her nest of curls blonde in most fics? What? Just asking.
-Is there a generally accepted explanation for how vampires get it up?
-Is the idea that vampires "pretend" to breath in order to look natural a fanon thing, or was it on the show?
-Does nobody use the fact that Angelus wears eye-liner in fics?
-Is Andrew ever a heterosexual in fics?
General again
-Whatever happened to Miss Kitty Fantastico? Did Dawn really shoot her with a crossbow?
-Do vampires sweat?
-What're some (slang) words for the dominant partner in a D/s relationship? I.e., some for the sub are: bitch, punk, sister (in prison), et al. I've just been drawing blank on their counterparts for about a week, now.
-Does anyone besides me hate Joyce Summers' guts in a visceral, it's-even-alright-to-character-bash sort of way?
-Have you ever not been able to find relatively common words for weeks at a time? (I once spent a month looking for the word 'conceited')
-Am I the only (character) Angel squeeing fangirl who didn't find David Boreanaz convincing as Angel at times? (don't get me wrong; most of the time he was great.)
-Can David Boreanaz sing better than Angel?
-What is the IQ of David Boreanaz? Is it really as low as it seems sometimes?
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Ok...
How do you tag someone... as well as the answer given you can also tag someone on their tag-board ... many websites have them... just a way of keeping in touch.
O'Connor personally makes me cringe... and it comes from Connor's name... REALLY original, hey?! I have used Connor as Angel's father's first name... cause I figured the chances were reasonably high that he would have named his son after his father... but as a last name... *cringe*!!
Why Buffy is often said to smell of vanilla... I have NO idea... obviously someone decided it in a fic once... and others have followed suit.
I have never seen Buffy written as a natural blonde... them their curls are brown! lol.
I think there is a generally accepted consensus (at least among Spuffies)that Spike breathes out of habit... to be different... and also to piss Angel/us off. lol.
Spike was turned in 1880 and is generally written to be between 24 and 26 when he was turned.
I have seen Andrew paired with Dawn... so yeah!
Generally accepted that NO vampires do not sweat.
OK... now on to the question.... I really enjoy your writing... and was wondering if you mind me friending you? Now... if you don't want to have a *gasp* Spuffy on your flist that is perfectly ok... and I won't take offense I can assure you. lol.... ok... have procrastinated as much as I can... off to try and cajole a muse into doing as he is asked... **grumbles about lazy uncooperative muse!**
no subject
Of course I don't mind you friending me; I'm honored, and glad you enjoy my writing. I actually love Spuffy; B/A is just my OTP (and I can say that know and know what it means. Huzzah!).
*slaps your muse for you*
no subject
Please don't slap my muse... he tends to get cranky... and may bite... or pout which is MUCH worse!
LOL... actually he is quite happy to work... he just doesn't want to work on the smutathon fic that is due in 11 days!!! **sigh**
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Every scene she had with Spike was wonderful... and fanfic Joyce is even better.... so no... not everyone hate Joyce!
Now Kennedy on the other hand! **grrrr** I don't think I know anyone who likes her.