RE: when did it all begin?

For a brief history see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_fiction

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From: ebailey140 [mailto:ebailey140@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 4:32 AM
To: buffywantswillow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: ~Buffy*Wants*Willow~ when did it all begin?

--- In buffywantswillow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, buffnwill@j... wrote:
> At 45, I'm guessing that I'm older than most of the people here. Why is
> this relevant? Only because my initiation to fan fiction occurred well
> before the internet. The television show that first put fan fiction on
> the map was "Star Trek". And, as all things seem to do, much of the fan
> fic turned towards the sexual aspects of the show. My first exposure to
> 'slash' fic were the numerous Kirk/Spock stories, a pairing that I still
> don't really "get".

Basically, there were a lot of women writers who thought them both
attractive, and decided that their close friendship HAD to be sexual.
That's the basic problem with slashfic in general, because, if you're
straight, you're likely not going to have sex with someone of the same
gender, no matter HOW close a friend they are, or how much comfort
they need. And, if THEY'RE straight, they're not likely going to want
someone of their own gender coming on to them. It'd be like "Oh,
great... As if I didn't have enough problems, you're only nice to me
because you've been looking for the opportunity to screw me?!!" :)

So, I need something more than just "These two are best friends" for a
slash ship to work, for me.

E

Willow: "It's a good fight, Buffy, and I want in."
Buffy: "I kinda love you."
                      —'Choices'

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