Question

[paraka]

So, I've spent most of the day reading up on what people are saying about the OTW are saying. Mostly from non-fandom people, and it's kind of making me want to shoot things, but I was wondering:

What do you think about the OTW? Would you like an archive? A written fannish history? A wiki (OMG, I can't tell you how much I'd like a wiki for fandom, although I can see it being vandalized a lot)? Do you think it's a good idea to have a legal defense fund? If the OTW were ever to go to court, would you support them?

I'm planning on making a post sometime about how I feel about it, but I'm really curious as to what other people on my flist think about it. I think so far only one person on my flist has really written about it, but I spent a couple months away so could have totally missed something.

Also, I am having a bitch of a time working on a mysql database, any one know enough about setting up eFiction to want to help?

Comments

Metafandom Wanderer

[mimi-sardinia.livejournal.com]

I think the idea of OTW is a good one. They may not be doing everything as perfectly as some folks wish, but their intentions are good.

I have to say I agree with the opinions about not wanting the Powers That Be coming in and sweeping away everything fandom has - the idea of building some sort of defence against that is very heartening.

On the other hand, my ever-present cynical side wants to sit back and wait and see how things pan out.

Re: Metafandom Wanderer

[paraka]

They may not be doing everything as perfectly as some folks wish, but their intentions are good.
With fandom though, was that ever going to happen? What we want as a whole tends to contradict itself all over the place. *shakes head*
I agree though, they're trying, and we'll just have to wait and see how things turn out in the end.

I have to say I agree with the opinions about not wanting the Powers That Be coming in and sweeping away everything fandom has
That though honestly scares me. I mean, I've gone long periods of time without fandom since I've joined it, but the thought of never having the option of going back, or having to search so hard, and do everything in secrecy, with the thought that it could all be taken away again...? Totally unacceptable to me. :S

On the other hand, my ever-present cynical side wants to sit back and wait and see how things pan out.
Oh totally. That's kind of what I plan on doing. I'm supporting the OTW right now, but I won't be completely surprised if it doesn't pan out (or goes out in a blaze of glory).