Was the "Stephenie talks about FSOG" cf deleted? I received notifications and read people's responses by email, but I didn't feel there was anything justifying their deletion. Are FSOG not allowed anymore? Or was it accidently deleted and I should repost it? I'm guessing there are people curious to hear SM's reaction
Ranger Edit: It was not because of Fifty Shades of Grey. It needed to be interactive. There was a warning on it that if it wouldn't be edited to meet this rule, it would be deleted. That warning stood for over an hour. Next time, PM A RANGER instead of starting another campfire asking. But since this is out there and in case anyone needs a refresher:
From our 'rules' page:
* Please remember to make posts interactive. For example, if you want start a post about how wonderful Twilight is, don’t write I love Twilight because Edward Cullen is amazing. Write I love Twilight because Edward Cullen is amazing. What do you love about Twilight?
ETA: link
I get there´s an interactivity rule, but this community was created about 'All things Twilight' and it kinda made sense to assume that important news within the fandom not only can be posted, but the 'what do you think' question goes without saying. Esp. since so many people had wondered what SM has to say about FSOG. Just like the update cfs. People do and did start responding anyway, thus proving that the post was interactive. One reason I made a cf is that I had limited time and wanted to see if I'd made a mistake and needed to repost it, and I wasn't sure when I'd be getting a reply through pm (which failed anyway). Also, it's helpful for all adf members to know why some cfs are not approved, and the reason I wondered if FSOG posts are not allowed anymore is that I do remember seeing comments of the 'i´m fed up' kind.
But, anyway, to make interactive by the rules
Is there any other fic that could have become so popular if published or is FSOG so popular only because of its, er, physical effects on women that have never read BDSM? Of course there is BDSM OF that is actually well-written, but my theory is that FSOG has become so popular because us strong independent women would never give BDSM a try, UNLESS a gentlemanly character like Edward Cullen was involed. And that's why I feel Icy owes so much to SM (and certain Twif authors as well).
Also, do you think we may start seeing more Twifics getting published now that the author's OKed it? And that people who didn't really care about Twilight before will start writing fanfiction, hoping to lure readers bunker baby style?
And to make it even more interactive (no stopping me now!), interesting articles
Is Fifty shades of grey a new frontier in Fanfiction?
Too many shades of grey
50 shades of grey Why is it news that women like sex (by Errika Christakis, mind you)
Fifty Shades of Frustration: My grievances E.L. Jame's Provocative New Novel
The origins of FSOG go missing
ETA II> Noone responded to the questions! Come on guys, they really are interesting articles