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Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

Whereas generally speaking the people writing thousands of words of fic (instead of popping out a 1k minimum and done) are doing it because it's fun for them.

Generally speaking, maybe, but it doesn't apply to everyone. I don't particularly enjoy writing assignments in exchanges. I do exchanges for the gifts and the gifts only; the writing an assignment in return is a chore. But I also want to do it well and give my recipient a fic they enjoy because I know in turn what it feels like to get a disappointing gift, so I put in work and effort. Is it fun? Not really. But if I want to get good gifts, I feel like it's my duty to give good gifts and it generally works out (both in terms of exchange karma, and in being well liked enough that people write me treats).

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

Huh, I'm totally the opposite. I'm in it because I like getting prompts/feedback for my writing and I sort of don't care what gifts I get if any. I like reading them and I leave good comments (or I try) but I'm in it for the writing, not the gifts.

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

In general all YTers can be divided into the following four categories

1. Like receiving fics more than writing, but willing to write for fics
2. Like writing fics more than receiving, but are at least minimally interested in receiving (otherwise they'd exclusively PH/treat)
3. Like both in approximately equal amounts
4. Hate both, but are still here for some reason, maybe they love suffering.

Maybe someone someday will do a survey to get a breakdown of what the percentages are.

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

I think you need

2a) at least minimally interested in receiving
2b) need an assignment to stay focused

And a 5) actually do only PH/treat

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

Oh yeah good points.

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

I am a 5.

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

I am a bun bun.

Re: Yuletide history

[(Anonymous)]

Also 6): varies based on year.

Because I definitely fluctuate among all of those.