Authors and Readers

This is like a survey. I'd be very appreciated if you can answer as many as you like.

1. What do you look for in a fanfictions?

2. Would you read a fanfiction that doesn't feature your favorite pairings or idols?

3. How long have you been reading fanfictions?

4. What type of endings do you prefer?

5. What do you think of "Subscribers Only", "Members Only", and "Friends Only". Separate answers for each "only" please.

6. How long would you be able to wait for an author to update?

7. Do you like to subscribe to stories?

8. Do you like cliche plots but as long as it's not predictable and has different twists?

9. What are your favorite genres and least favorite genres?

10. Do you like to leave comments that are more meaningful than "update soon"?

Thanks. Answers as many you like/can.

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durian2003 #1
1. Hmm... Lately, I like to look for something meaningful & deep, like sliceoflife or family, or even angst. I don't mind if it has slight romance though. Comedy, very rare.
2. I don't mind reading other pairings or other idols.
3. I've been reading it from the moment I signed up for it. Which was like... in 2011.
4. I can't say what kind of endings I prefer. It can be different or typical. Depends on how the writer/author writes it.
5. --
i) I have to admit, I don't like the Subscribers Only fics. Because, in order to read the first chapter, I have to sub, and if it so happens I don't like it, I'll have to unsub, and although the ones writing it don't mind, I still feel bad for doing it..
ii) Members only is alright, because I am member.
iii) Friends only... hmm, well... I can't say. I guess it's okay. If they want it to be read only among friends, then fine by me..
6. The thing with stories I sub to that haven't been updated for some time, I tend to forget abt them. But, when I'm bored, I'd reread the stories and cont with the latest update.
7. I subscribe if I like. No big deal~ *shrugs*
8. Well, I tend to be a little judgmental... And just a HINT of it makes me lose my interest. But I give it a try once in a while... Sometimes they're good although cliche, because of the development.
9. Favorite... I'd say thriller. The ones I read, they can never go wrong I guess. Least favorite... I don't know what's my least favorite. To say I have a lot might just be me exaggerating... So, I have no definite least favorite.
10. Yes, I do like leaving meaningful comments. I try my best to at least write out 2-3 sentences of my opinion and thoughts, finishing it off with some encouragement and my hopes for the next update... It's what I'd like a reader to comment on my stories, so I do the same.

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Heavz01 #2
1. I like action as well as some comedy and romance.
2. Not really, I only read stories with SHINee or TVXQ them. Sometimes MBLAQ and Boyfriend interest me too.
3. Not long, I'd say around 3 months. I'm more of a writer than a reader.
4. I can cope with anything. I like them to be good endings, but of course cliffhangers for sequels are always good if they are good stories and a sequel makes sense.
5. 'Subscribers only' feels like the writers are forcing people to subscribe to read their story. I think they should choose to subscribe rather than need to. 'Friends only' is the same as previous. 'Members Only' is ok as it makes people join the site, and more members for the site, the better.
6. I can wait for ever if the story is good!
7. I will if they get my attention.
8. I like to write plots that seem easy to predict, but then add twists to get their attention. If the readers know what's coming, then they may not want to read on.
9. I really like action, angst, comedy, and romantic stories. I don't have a genre that I dislike yet.
10. I don't leave many comments as I'm more of a writer than a reader. But I always reply to comments.
FullmetalTitan #3
1. I don't look for much really, just a good plot and good characters is all I need

2. Sure :) I normally read slash fics but I could read a hetero or shoujo ai fanfic if it interests me

3. Oh my um...I think since 2008 or 2009 I can't remember but around those years I know that.

4. Depends on the story I guess. Sad or happy doesn't matter.

5. I think people are free to use these options if they want to. I don't get why people rant and rave if they see a fic or two marked 'subscribers only' O_O Just unsubscribe if you don't like it. It only takes two clicks ^^; Er might have ranted there sorry XD

6. I'm pretty patient so I can wait for quite a long time :) I just keep myself busy with other things in the meantime.

7. Sure if I like the story enough ^^

8. If you have an interesting plot and characters then I don't care what type of plot it has.

9. , shounen ai (or slash as some people call it), horror, angst, drama, fluff, romance, rom/com and as for least favorite it's yuri, sci-fi, angst/comedy mixed together and that's about it

10. I try to ^^; I don't leave just 'Update soon!' but I'm working on making them more thoughtful.
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