A bit of BSG fandom love

[bop_radar]

I am filled with warm fuzzies for BSG fandom at the moment. The response to the first challenge at bsg_hiatusthon has been really wonderful so far--we have sign-ups for nearly every day between now and Christmas! It would, of course, be super-cool if there was a post every day... *makes puppy eyes* If anyone out there feels like jumping in with an early drabble, late sign-ups can be accepted here.

I'm a bit behind on my meta-reading post-Razor and have guilt about needing to get to a few posts on my f'list, but my brain's been kind of mushy in the last few days. When my concentration returns, I'll be there. However, I do want to share this lovely post by marenfic on Kara/Lee fans and our respective different views. I couldn't agree more. It's sad to see people sometimes torn apart by differences of perspective, but I am blessed with generous, intelligent LJ friends who enlighten me about Kara and respect that a Lee-fan's perspective is different.

And somewhat inarticulately I've been in a very 'Kara' kind of mood recently. I truly adored her in Razor--I thought she was at her strongest, most beautiful, most honourable and most heroic (in the good sense), and I've found that I'm gentler on her in my mind post-Razor. I do think Razor provided a missing puzzle piece for me re. Kara. That might not have been so if I was more naturally attuned to her, but regardless it's been a pleasant experience to find myself thinking about her perspective.

Consequently I've been drawn to Kara vids and wanted to share a couple:
- buffyann's Headlights explores her S3 destiny issues in a way that put me 'inside' that journey very effectively.
- dayln03's Surrender leant me a positive spin on Kara's feelings for Lee. And yes, it IS the shippiest song ever written, and I'm kind of amazed I 'bought' it as Kara pov (being such a cynic about Kara's feelings), but I really did which is a credit to the vidder.

Also have to rec kiki_miserychic's Ain't No Reason which looks at all the women in Razor, Kara included, but which worked most effectively for me as a study of Kendra. There's a stack of meta in there.

(The following are not BSG-specific links, btw!)

Finally, it's starting to be that festive time of year again and holiday wishlists are going up. wishlist_07 is a smart idea as a central way of posting wishlists. I usually mosey through them and do what I can, and it's a lot easier having a central archive. Go post there!

And there's a cool idea for a holiday vid exchange. I know lots of non-vidders have ideas for vids sometimes--if you leave them here you never know, someone might pick them up!

Comments

*Blathers*

[skuf.livejournal.com]

There being nothing else worth watching on Sunday nights (and I have 40 channels, wtf), it's possible I've watched 1½ ep of BSG, and didn't hate. Nor do I really like it yet, but I'm willing to give it another go come Sunday. Wait, I won't be at home - Sunday after that, then.

[brokenmnemonic.livejournal.com]

There is so much good Razor meta out there that I think I could spend the next six months replying - I'm still putting together my thoughts on asta77's meta, although too many days away from home has dropped me to a crawl :P

I read marenfic's piece before commenting here (no way to watch vids at work, sadly) and I have to say I think that since you joined the BSG fandom, the level of debate and interest in Lee has increased - not just because of the enthusiasm and insight you bring, but because you've put other intelligent and insightful people together and fostered debate. I had never heard of asta77 or daybreak777 before meeting you, and now I pop across to their LJs once a week or so to read and think. So, as I don't say it often enough... thank you :)

Now, back to work...

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

I am filled with warm fuzzies too! BSG has been such a lovely intro to fandom this year. I was so nervous but people are so kind and patient and smart. Yeah, fans get passionate but it's nice to see people who actually care about well-created entertainment. You know I probably wouldn't be here if not for your passion for Lee, Bop. And your friendliness. And generosity. And you just being Bop!

Yay for you being in a Kara mood! Me too. :-) The vids are wonderful. I'm so impressed with people already using clips of Razor in vids. They are fast!

I'm always glad you keep writing about Lee. Never stop writing about him. I have such a true fondness and love for him lately after Razor. The Lee I always wanted to see more of got a whole movie!

Things on LJ won't always be so bouncy. But whatever happens, I got off to a good start and have some great memories. Hopefully, nothing will ever take that away.

*hugs the BSG peeps I know*

[asta77.livejournal.com]

Awww, don't feel guilty. I always look forward to your thoughts/feedback, but it's not like I'm going anywhere. And 'Razor' is all we have to discuss until April! I actually want to go back and reread some posts after watching 'Razor' again.

[frolicndetour.livejournal.com]

That was a great post. ITA - I'm really glad I met you and my other friends who come at the show from different perspetives, but are always sane about it and open to other points of view. It's definitely enriched my viewing experience. :D /sappiness

So this means when your brain resolidifies you need to tell me what you think about Ron's Q+A answer about Lee knowing the real deal re. Cain. :D

[frolicndetour.livejournal.com]

I do think Razor provided a missing puzzle piece for me re. Kara.

I don't know if you mean in terms of her relationship with Lee and how that played out in LDYB, but I felt like it filled in a puzzle-piece there for me, personally. Not that she was "getting him back," but that she went into ultra-denial about the possibility of feelings or a relationship between them, and that's why she was so... violently oblivious to his feelings. ;)

[jude-judith82.livejournal.com]

Yay! Boppy recs! I'm looking forward to checking these out. Thanks. :-)

[canadiangirl-86.livejournal.com]

Fandom rocks.

And I would love to give some fic a go at bsg_hiatusthon I just don't have the time! Grr!

[gigglemonster.livejournal.com]

thanks so much for the rec!
What a compliment to know that I could make you enjoy, what I agree is, the shippiest song ever ;)

[thirdblindmouse.livejournal.com]

Are any of those spoiler-safe (no S3.5+)? *hopes against hope*

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

Hey, K, can I ask you a huge favor? My computer crashed last week and I had to reinstall my operating software and lost all my files, etc. Well, what this means is that I no longer have "Middleman" downloaded on my computer, and while I can still watch the version on Imeem, the Sendspace link with the large, beautiful file is no longer working. Is there any way you could, um, upload the vid for me somewhere so I can download it again? (You can just e-mail me if you like at queenofthorns@livejournal.com.)

I'm so sorry to do this shameless begging, but I REALLY NEED TO WATCH LEE BEING AWESOME! :)

(Also, I've bookmarked all your "Razor" posts for when I finally get to see it - it's on my DVR, but I keep thinking I should rewatch a minimum of the "Pegasus" stuff and maybe all of Seasons 1-3 before I watch it and anyway, I kind of like the idea of having some BSG I haven't seen yet ... Sigh!)