Okay so, i'm not trying to rain on the parade or anything. I just have a question about an overwhelming number of fanfiction out there and it's honestly really gnawing me to the bone. I probably wouldn't care or would have just moved on with no further thought if this trend wasn't all over the fucking place.

The root of my despair (dramatic no?): WHY is it so fucking commonplace for edward to fall head over heels in love with bella, piss around about it or pine over her like he's leo dicaprio in titanic, but STILL go fuck some other random ass chick (usually tanya) because...what? A guys gotta get laid? i'm sorry but I don't understand this line of thinking or why it's so common. I've never done that so i just don't get how or why apparently so many people in the fic community have or assume men do. To me, it's gross and asinine.  No they're not official yet but come-the-hell-on! anyone care to explain? i'm not saying I'll be okay with it. I drop fics so fucking fast when authors do that shit. Nothing personal to anyone.

Anyone else bothered by this?

And to keep from being a total debbie-downer, have some lols.

I seriously can't wait to see what Jon does with Rob on the show. most entertaining moment of the year perhaps?

Welcome to my sense of humor ;p

Hello everyone! I'm new to this site and this is my very first campfire so if I'm doing something wrong or breaking any rules please let me know :)

I just had a fan fiction recomendation. The story is called Love and Obsession and it's by michelly1. The fic is updated now around once a week but every now and then we get two sometimes even three lengthy chapters. Here is the summary and link....

Every guy wanted to be him, every girl wanted to date him, but he only wanted her… and what he wanted he always got. Her crush had turned into love, his love turned into obsession. His obsession became Bella’s nightmare. B/Jms at first then B/E\

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5644447/1/Love_and_Obsession

It's really not your normal Edward/Bella/crazy James story and I think you all should give it a go! 

Calling a spade a spade - it's been a tough few weeks in fandom. Hell, it's been a tough few weeks for ME in fandom.

I'm not the type to focus on the negative - so I took my normal course, self medication with some good chocolate and laying in bed staring at the ceiling. Yes, we have our blips, but this fandom can do some pretty cool stuff when it chooses to. Raising money for charity, donating time, writing amazing stories, offering support...the list could go on and on. Then I started thinking about all the people that helped me get started a little over a year ago - who took a gamble on an unknown writer who didn't do conventional stories and is probably a little to ideal for her own good. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here today.

So this morning, on a total whim, I decided to pay it back. I move a million miles an hour - both in the fandom and in real life. Grass doesn't grow under my feet, and sometimes that means I don't stop to say thank you or tell people I appreciate them. I wanted to let people know how much I appreciated what they do, the time the spend, the little slices of themselves that they share. So I started DM'ing and tweeting, and I made a few comm posts. 

Everything kind of snowballed from there. How or why, I am not really sure. The Pollyanna in me likes to think that it was just a good time to do it. First it was people reaching out, then the #fandomloveday showed up on twitter, then the Pay it Forward post on ADF. I sit back here, awed, amazed, and truly humbled by how people played off something small and relatively insignificant I did in a moment of idealism and turned it into an all day event. I can't say that the fandom surprised me, for at root, we are diverse, amazing group. What amazed me is how people reached out and made new friends today, were exposed to some new stories - things that will continue beyond today. For that I am grateful - more than you will ever know.

This is why our fandom rocks - and why I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Thank you.

H

***ETA just for ADF - this is one of the most supportive, positive places in the fandom now - you should all be proud of what you accomplished today.  Thank you.

RANGERS SAY: DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS THREAD, PLEASE. JUST GO TO THE KINDNESS THREAD AND GIVE SOMEONE SOMETHING.

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Sooooo....who's interested???  Who thinks Lennon is a God?  Who really is the Walrus?

This post was approved by wtdboc and I humbly bestow these peaceful gifts...(check out the package, is that a bulge I see???)

I love watching the versions of the sims do the twilight saga and i never seen this one before its one of the best I have seen check it out:

Beautiful.. just? beautiful. ( sniff, sniff )

Oh my...

Robert Pattinson is the scheduled guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart this Tuesday (March 2).

Is my tv strong enough to contain the hotness of these two men on one screen?

Here's how I've come to this conclusion.  Over the past few days, I've been brainstorming over ideas for entries to some of the upcoming oneshot contests, and it was complete and total fail.

But now that I am sitting down attempting to coerce my mind into hammering out 2,000 plus words on Wordsworth's lyrical ballads in relation to the rules he set up in his preface (which, as much as I love Wordsworth's poems... I've gone through the preface five times and am still at a giant WTF?!?), I now have a mind completely overflowing with story ideas and dialogue and plot twists begging to be written down.  It always happens like this... the only time I really get creative is when I'm on a major deadline (paper due in the A.M. and it's almost 10pm here).  It always ends up leading to all-nighters, which I'm growing to despise.

Anyways... does this ever happen to you or are you lucky enough to be creative at will?  Where / when do you inconveniently get hit by your creative muses?

(Tor's Dirty Laundry campfire from yesterday inspired this)

Come all ye weary Campers, and unburden yourselves in the forest. What's been eating at you lately? What do you feel guilty about?

Let it all go in this virtual bathroom stall/ confessional. Here's a pretend Sharpie for you. Write away.

Here're my confession(s):

I totally lied and told my hubs I was sick this morning so I didn't have to do the deed with him. He's getting....larger (not there, but that would be awesome)? And even though I still think he's hot, he squishes me. Also I feel like a shit for giving my kids the least amount of attention I can get away with lately. Oh, and I've been spending too much money.

Here's what others have had to say -

Unload, or post your favorite bathroom stall graffiti here!

(approved by withtheangrypurplefontofcourse/everyone'sfavoritedirtyuncle) A gift for her (an oldie, but the other Dave misses her):

I was wondering who you guys picture for all of the vampires mentioned in Breaking Dawn. Anyone from Alistair, to Tanya & Co., to Zafrina, etc...

My choice for Garrett is in the comments.

(And yes, I know there's a Peter post down there. I planned on posting this last night, but couldn't get the pics I wanted of this guy by then)

Just wanted to know who's dark edward keeps you up all night?

My heart belongs to durtynelly Edward/Masen from Buried Amongst the Begonias so dark and evil very sexy

Anyone reading this? Thoughts???

I am finding it interesting, but it is making me squirm. I have read tons of Edward is not a virgin fics, and love dark dirty Edward so don't know why this is making me feel -I don't know. Sad and insecure for Bella?

Anyone else? Would love hearing other thoughts to pull me out of my funk! 

love the site!

I've noticed Peter has been showing up in a lot more fanfiction as of late. It just got me thinking to all the authors who use him, and all the readers who read him, who is he in your head? If anyone were to be cast as Peter in the movies, who would you choose? Pictures most welcome!

And for your time... a little something for everyone...

Thanks in advance!

We like to do things here in the forest and in honor of "Fandom Pay It Forward Day" we decided that a  RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS post was neccessary. While we love TELLING about the love, we want to show it, too.

Everone needs a little kindness. Mom was always there with a popsicle or a bandaid. Dad put chains on your tires on an icy morning. The carnation in your school locker from a secret admirer made you smile... you get the idea.

Random acts of kindness make the world brighter. So if you're needing a little sunshine as February drags on, let it out here. Say what would put the sauce on your tamale, and someone else will randomly make your wish come true. And once your cockles are warmed by the milk of human kindness, do that pay it forward thing and make someone else's day.

Come on Campers, show someone how you much you love. Make them a playlist, dedicate a song to them, write them a one-shot,give them some paid LJ time, make a banner, give them a particular download they wanted- it doesn't matter-just give back.

That's the way the Random Acts of Kindness work here in the forest. Giving back in domino effect. Go!

I have just finished reading Pride and Prejudice for the second time. I love everything Jane Austen. That had me wondering. Are there any books/authors that you like and have read multiple times?

Are there any B/E stories like P&P? Please recommend me some.

Who is your Darcy and your Elizabeth? Do you like the 2005 movie or the TV miniseries?

I started a fic recently. It came by recommendation, large number of reviews and all that. The first chapter had multiple racist remarks made by the main character. I finished the chapter, thinking maybe there is a reason for this nonsense, knowing that there is never a reason for it. I checked reviews of the chapter to see if anyone else had an issue with this. Only one person mentioned it. I will not be going back.

Is this acceptable in fic? Racism and hate? Suppose it's gay bashing, misogyny or other bigotry. What do you think about this? Do you lose respect for the character immediately? Do you flounce, or do you allow them a chance to redeem themselves? What if they never do? Is it irresponsible for an author to allow the character to say these things, without repercussion? Anyone ever come across an author blatantly propagating hateful thoughts?

Help me out. I need some perspective. I have a no tolerance policy on this. . .am I wrong here?

Edited to add: I am NOT pro censorship. 

So Ladies,
I Have To Write A Persuasive Essay On A Topic Of My Choice
And In Dedication To ADF I Was Thinking On Choosing The Topic Of;
Which Is Better Red or Purple?

So Tell Me;
Which Is Better Red or Purple?
And Why?
I Know WTVOC & Someone Else - Sorry For Forgetting your Name -
Had A Nice Discussion On This In The Comment sOf A Campfire A While Back.
So I Think This Will be Interesting.

Which Is Better Red or Purple?
And Why?

So New Moon comes out in a few weeks. Because of work and school I haven't had much time to do my research on what DVD/Blu-Ray packages are out. I'm sure there's other people who are having the same debate on what to buy, so I've decided to make a post with some information.

Target is offering:

- 2 Disc (Special Edition) DVD for $20.99

• Feature Length Commentary with Chris Weitz and Peter Lambert
• The Journey Continues: 6-Part Documentary on the making of New Moon
• Rehearsal footage Muse and music videos for Anya Marina, Death Cab for Cutie, and Mute Math

- 3 Disc Deluxe Edition DVD that can only be found at Target for $24.99

• Standard Edition 2-Disc DVD
• Exclusive third disc that contains over 60 minutes of never before seen content*
• Collectible film cell
  
  

*The content on the exclusive disc is: Deleted Scenes; Introducing the Volturi featurette, Frame by Frame: From Storyboard to Screen featurette, A Look at the Die Hard Fans, and The Beat Goes On: The Music of New Moon featurette*

-The Blu-Ray editions follow the same format as far as content is concerned. The 2-Disc ($29.99) is just the same as the 3-Disc DVD except it's been condensed into two. And the Special Edition Blu-Ray ($22.99) is the same as the Standard 2-Disc DVD except it has been condensed into one.

Walmart is offering:

- 2 Disc Special Edition DVD (Ultimate Fan Edition with Bonus Footage to The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) for $24.96

• Anamorphic widescreen
• Collectible Lenticular packaging
• 7-minute sneak preview of Eclipse that includes a behind-the-scenes look at production, interviews with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Stephenie Meyer that are integrated with revealing, on-the-set footage. The preview concludes with a scene from the film between Edward and Bella that apparently "will surely have Twilight fans swooning" (righttt)

- 2 Disc Special Edition DVD (Ultimate Fan Edition with Bonus Footage to The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)/ Twilight in Forks (Walmart Exclusive) for $29.96

• Same stuff. You just get a crappy documentary to go along with it for another $5

-Walmart's Blu-Ray offers follow the same kind of deal as Target. You can get the regular Blu-Ray (and not be an ultimate fan) for $21.86. Or you can buy the 2-Disc Ultimate Fan Edition Blu-Ray for $29.96

Borders is offering:

- Borders Exclusive 2-Disc Edition DVD with Medallion for $29.99

• Standard 2-Disc features
• Medallion necklace on silver chain that has the Wolf Pack tatt on one side and the Cullen crest on the other
• Previously unreleased extended scenes
• Interviews with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, the Cullen family, the Wolf Pack, the Volturi, and Chris Weitz
• Apparently unrivaled red carpet footage from the premiere (I'm assuming it's the LA premiere)
  
• Front row seats to the New Moon Webcast
  
• Packaging that compliments the Twilight DVD packaging from last year

-Borders is also offering the Standard 2-Disc version without all that junk for $22.99. The Blu-Ray version is the same as the regular 2-Disc DVD versions out there - it's being sold for $24.99.

Barnes & Noble is offering:

-2 Disc Special Edition for $23.09*

• Contains all the same features as the other 2 Disc versions

-The Blu-Ray version has the same features and is being sold at 27.99** There is also another version that is being advertised that contains the same features as the 2 Disc but also contains some B&N exclusives. This version also comes with a dreamcatcher. Unfortunately when you click for more information though, the page doesn't exist.

*Barnes & Noble members pay $20.78 for the 2 Disc version

**Barnes & Noble members pay $23.09 for the Blu-Ray version

Most of these versions, if not all of them, can be pre-ordered online for your convenience. So the question now is: which one to buy? Take it to the comments, campers.

 

my friend, my confidante, my fellow boreanaz enthusiast EZROCKSANGEL celebrates her birthday today. 

the silent bob to her jay, the angst goddess, got a bunch of us to submit pics of rob for a sooper sekrit bday slideshow... of course, your uncle doesn't follow directions and sent the boreanaz instead.

get in here and wish her well and spam her with vids, gifs, and pics of rob, the boreanaz, and sexy craft projects.

i love you, dollface; happy day to one of my oldest fandom frands.

This post is dedicated to Jandco, the Pinky to my Brain, and really has no other point. =D

DEDICATE A SONG TO SOMEONE ON ADF! IT COULD BE YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR, FAVORITE CAMPER, FAVORITE RANGER, YOUR TWIWIFE....

GO!

I want to see some positive folks - there has been too much downer of late

Positive comments, appreciation, paying it forward, whatever you want to call it.

Go forth - be it on twitter, pm, email, chat and pass on a little sunshine, picspam, something truly positive and upbeat.  Let's put some of the fun and silliness back in this crazy place known as the Twilight Fandom.

Like Schwartz in A Christmas Story - I am laying down the coup de grace 
I Triple Dog Dare You

ETA - Thank you to everyone who stepped up on here, twitter, email, etc to bring the positive.  I never expected this response - and am truly grateful.