Why doesn't the Downs allow slash? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

E. Fester · 07-20-2004, 11:01 AM

Okay, I have a feeling I may have touched upon a sensitive topic, so don't shoot me, please. I've just been wondering for a while why the Downs doesn't allow slash fanfiction, and this seems the best place to ask. I've considered several different arguments, and none of them satisfy me.

Come and join me in my search for enlightenment!

... I don't know why I said that ...

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-20-2004, 11:08 AM

We don't allow slash stories for the simple reason that this is a family-friendly web site! Many members are young teens, and we don't want them to encounter inappropriate contents here. Not only slash, any stories containing explicitly sexual or overly violent references are not allowed. There are already enough sites that have that kind of story - those who are looking for them are welcome to go there.

E. Fester · 07-20-2004, 11:31 AM

I wasn't complaining about the lack of slash here, I was simply wondering why there was one. What about slash that does not contain explicitly sexual references?

Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war here, I just want to discuss.

Evisse the Blue · 07-20-2004, 01:59 PM

If you're asking for an opinion, well - I think it's because slash is in no way supported by cannon. That means it would be 'out of character'. And most of the good fanfictions I read (though I admit I haven't read too many) are consistent with Tolkien's vision without stretching it too far.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-20-2004, 05:00 PM

Erm? Excuse me?

*Fordim raises his hand from his little desk at the back of the room*

What is "slash"?

And while we're at it. . .what is a "swoon room"?

symestreem · 07-20-2004, 07:59 PM

Slash is homosexual romance in stories or movies. A 'swoon room' is a thread or forum for people to go and obsess over a particular actor. I just can't see why we don't have one of those at the Downs.

07-20-2004, 11:01 AM	#1
E. Fester Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: This prison planet Posts: 10	Why doesn't the Downs allow slash? Okay, I have a feeling I may have touched upon a sensitive topic, so don't shoot me, please. I've just been wondering for a while why the Downs doesn't allow slash fanfiction, and this seems the best place to ask. I've considered several different arguments, and none of them satisfy me. Come and join me in my search for enlightenment! ... I don't know why I said that ...

07-20-2004, 11:08 AM	#2
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	We don't allow slash stories for the simple reason that this is a family-friendly web site! Many members are young teens, and we don't want them to encounter inappropriate contents here. Not only slash, any stories containing explicitly sexual or overly violent references are not allowed. There are already enough sites that have that kind of story - those who are looking for them are welcome to go there. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-20-2004, 01:59 PM	#4
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	If you're asking for an opinion, well - I think it's because slash is in no way supported by cannon. That means it would be 'out of character'. And most of the good fanfictions I read (though I admit I haven't read too many) are consistent with Tolkien's vision without stretching it too far. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-20-2004, 11:31 AM	#3
E. Fester Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: This prison planet Posts: 10	I wasn't complaining about the lack of slash here, I was simply wondering why there was one. What about slash that does not contain explicitly sexual references? Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war here, I just want to discuss.

07-20-2004, 05:00 PM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Erm? Excuse me? Fordim raises his hand from his little desk at the back of the room What is "slash"? And while we're at it. . .what is a "swoon room"?

07-20-2004, 07:59 PM	#6
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	Slash is homosexual romance in stories or movies. A 'swoon room' is a thread or forum for people to go and obsess over a particular actor. I just can't see why we don't have one of those at the Downs.