Subject: [VP] Hi!
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 21:49:53 -0700
From: otterlady
Well, I guess I had better come out of the lurker's closet and say HI! Yes
I have joined the ranks of the slashbunnies <blush>.
Actually it is not Barbara who has joined it is I, Becki, her evil twin
sister. I'm the bad one in the family, the one they keep locked in the
attic. I'm only let out on special occasions or if I can coerce Babs into
letting me have free rein on the computer. You've been warned.<vbeg>
Looking forward to more interesting conversation.
Becki
********
And I wonder
Just into who's dream did who walk
Oh my dark angel
Shine your light on me
Dark Angel - Blue Rodeo
Subject: [VP] Message to Mamabird (was Re: S/H fans unhappy? ) - long
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:03:56 -0700
From: otterlady
I have been a S&H fan since the beginning. I took one look at that
beautiful curly-haired guy and fell in love. For years I hid my fandom
because the majority of people out there just didn't understand. And while
I never wrote my stories down on paper I did write in my head (and don't
think that those pointy pencils don't hurt the old brain matter). I hung
onto the clippings and pictures I had gathered during the heydays of the
show and once I was on the net started to search for fellow fans.
Unfortunately there were only a handful of S&H sites and few of them were
fanfic. And then, low, one day like a beacon I saw the SHfanfic list
mentioned. And through that list I found this one.
As you all know, I don't write slash (yet<g>) [note: she now does! ;-) ]
but I do like to read some.
I believe adamantly that love is far more important than convention. And
if both parties are willing (and adults) that no one has the right to
condemn them. The only problem is that I'm a bit of a prude and don't like
to read about the mechanics of the whole thing. (Actually it's more like
I'm jealous. If I'm not getting any I don't like to know about those that
are<g>)
I want you to know that I have been involved in other fandoms that are not
nearly as friendly, kind or willing to help as this one. The folks that I
have come in contact on both lists are the best! And you, Mamabird, are
the best of the best. You have extended a welcoming hand to a neophyte
such as I, answered inane questions, lent sound advice and have tried to
help me get over my fears about all things slash amongst other issues. I
for one am extremely grateful for all that you do and have done.
As the Teletubbies say "Big Hug!"
Barbara
*************
And I wonder
Just into who's dream did who walk
Oh my dark angel
Shine your light on me
Dark Angel - Blue Rodeo