Random Fic Thought/Question

[doc_3]

So I was reading some fics the other day, and this thought occurred to me:

There are certain things that can totally turn me off about a story, even if it's something I have really liked right up until that point.  For me, if at any point the characters feel the need to clarify their relationship, perhaps by saying, "So are we dating now?" or "Does this make you my girlfriend?", then I am out. 

I just totally lose interest in a story at that point.  This holds true for any fandom I read fics in.

Do other people have this trigger, (without being specific about stories or authors - this isn't to bash anyone's writing), or am I the only one?

Comments

[bertie456.livejournal.com]

iconomicon is amazing - I had to tear myself away to go get some actual fandom icons eventually. I heart your Smurf one so much! :)

dignity20s_box is a fun one too as they have a bunch of animated fandom ones which I love muchly. Also, I've turned into an icon whore now as I keep seeing ones I like (i.e. this one) and tracking down their makers for more. It's an addiction... :)

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

The smurf ones are the best. I too need to get some fandom ones, I've been ignoring those in favor of some off the wall ones. The more ironic, silly, and nostalgic the better.