it sounds to me like once the canons close, you anticipate moving on to something new, is that right? or at least adding a new, open-canon show? Yes, you're right. I do think it's because I'm used to it as my main fannish platform. As you describe, there's a real difference between being in a closed canon fandom and being in an open one, and I've never really been in a closed one... I've caught up with shows after they've happened but never really investigated the fandoms for them. So it's unexplored territory for me. I guess it's a matter of familiarity: I know how to 'do' live, open canon fandom. I don't know what it's like when an open canon closes. Yet.
It's actually exciting to hear from someone who has just caught up with the show, so thank you. It's a timely reminder that it's ok to come 'late' to things and that I too may find my way to other fandoms.
perhaps, what with the canons closing, there are fewer opportunities for meta? but on the other, i'm sensing a little bit of sadness there, too. do you think there are other reasons, aside from the closing of canon, for your increased interest in vidding? Oh, that's very intuitive of you. Yes, there is sadness as well. And yes, I do think there are other reasons. I've had some really wonderful experiences with meta-ing for shows as they air and made some amazing friends through that. I guess I am missing that, and it's changing the nature of my friendships as well because there's not that immediate centred place where we can connect. There's not the shared buzz and excitement any more. I'm feeling fannishly lonely, is the truth, and missing the cameraderie with others who are enjoying the show the way I used to.
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Yes, you're right. I do think it's because I'm used to it as my main fannish platform. As you describe, there's a real difference between being in a closed canon fandom and being in an open one, and I've never really been in a closed one... I've caught up with shows after they've happened but never really investigated the fandoms for them. So it's unexplored territory for me. I guess it's a matter of familiarity: I know how to 'do' live, open canon fandom. I don't know what it's like when an open canon closes. Yet.
It's actually exciting to hear from someone who has just caught up with the show, so thank you. It's a timely reminder that it's ok to come 'late' to things and that I too may find my way to other fandoms.
perhaps, what with the canons closing, there are fewer opportunities for meta? but on the other, i'm sensing a little bit of sadness there, too. do you think there are other reasons, aside from the closing of canon, for your increased interest in vidding?
Oh, that's very intuitive of you. Yes, there is sadness as well. And yes, I do think there are other reasons. I've had some really wonderful experiences with meta-ing for shows as they air and made some amazing friends through that. I guess I am missing that, and it's changing the nature of my friendships as well because there's not that immediate centred place where we can connect. There's not the shared buzz and excitement any more. I'm feeling fannishly lonely, is the truth, and missing the cameraderie with others who are enjoying the show the way I used to.