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QUICK GUIDE: ~by gal-texter
- Unfamiliar with this forum? Please read Part I ("How to navigate this forum") of this post.
- Want to check if the fic you're thinking of was already recommended?
Go to the new Fic Recs Search Engine aka Recs Engine! - Want to read --or comment on-- an existing recommendation (especially those that aren't on page 1)?
Click on the FicName in the Search Engine. Then hit the "Fic Discussion" forum link.
Part I - How To Navigate This Forum:
~by gal-texter
CASE 1: Do you simply wish to read or add to an existing recommendation?
Perhaps add your own rave reviews or constructive criticisms? Maybe you're the author, and would like to post ___ (take your pick: new URLs, thank you's, replies to your readers, teasers, alerts of chapter updates or sequels)?
THEN reply to the story's recommendation thread.
->Use our Recs Engine -> Click on the FicName
-> Click on the "Fic Discussion Forum" link.
These will take you to the story's thread here in the Recommendations forum. You may reply to threads here, but you cannot open a new one.
CASE 2: Do you want to recommend a story? Maybe plug your own?
THEN please do the following:
STEP 1. Ensure that the fic you have in mind complies with this forum's criteria (in Part II of this post).
STEP 2. (NICE TO DO) Verify that the story was not yet recommended here, by searching for it in the Recs Search Engine.
If you are recommending a sequel or ficlet from an already-recommended series/universe, then please take note of the series' "Series ID Number". You will need it in Step 3.
STEP 3. If the fic meets BOTH steps 1 & 2, then do include it in this forum! Fill up the recommendation template by hitting the Engine's "Add New Rec" link, on the left margin.
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Part II - CRITERIA for L/J Fanfic Recommendations
~by Nappa
What You Can Recommend: Though the rules are a little more relaxed than the main site, the same rules do still apply in the case of Rape, Cross-Generation Pairings and other things. see 16 July 2004 note below ~gal-texter
1) All fanfics recommended here must end with Lily and James together as a couple.
2) There is a difference between sexually empowered women and sluts. Make sure what is recommended is the former, not the latter. That was for Lily. Same goes for James. If the fic has the "Player!James" -- warn people.
3) ALL RATINGS ALLOWED
- BUT say what rating it is
4) OTHER SHIPS:
Recommendations may have Harry / Ginny as a side-ship, as long as it's NOT the focus of the story. But please say so in the template's "Other Ships" field.
Some people might not be comfortable reading a story in which James is with another person sexually. Or Lily vice, versa. Give a warning.
5) Nothing with Cross-Generational romance. Or Student Teacher
Read details here
6) WARNINGS:
Give warnings of objectionable or sensitive issues like abuse, rape, violence, religious overtones.