RECTOBER

[birdsofshore]

I had an idea.

I used to write more rec posts, but sometimes it seems like it will take up too much time, and so I'll just fire off a link to a friend instead. However, I LOVE reading other people's recs. There are lovely people who rec regularly, and other lovely people who rec occasionally, when they feel like it, but I always wish there were more recs, particularly for current fests and fic / art that's being posted now. If there's a fest on and I've got a bit behind, it can seem so intimidating and I don't know where to begin, so a few recs can help me immensely. Even if I've already read the fic, I enjoy seeing what other people thought of it. And not forgetting the fact it is an enormous pleasure when something you've written gets recced (for some reason this is especially satisfying while it's still anon).

Anyway, I thought I would like to make a commitment to write MORE RECS during the next month. I want to make a rec post at least once a week - I'm hoping that with hd_fan_fair beginning, and lots of other fests continuing, this will be a piece of cake :D

I wondered whether anyone would like to join me? It would be so nice to see a kind of mini-explosion of recs during October. I even thought of a name. RECTOBER. Oh yes. It sounds a bit rectal, doesn't it? SO MUCH THE BETTER.

I can't do banners and clever things, but if anyone wanted to make a RECTOBER banner I would love you a lot.

Meanwhile here is a poll:

[Poll #1935728][Poll #1935728]

If nobody likes the idea of Rectober, I have another idea: Nictober. I'll leave it in your hands :DDD

Comments

[who_la_hoop]

I wish every month was a Nictacular.

I remain unconvinced that anyone actually goes and reads the fics I occasionally rec, heh. Which I guess is why I don't rec all that often. But I do like it when recs from you pop up in my inbox, so maybe I should make more of an effort.

[birdsofshore]

I know, I feel the same! Both about liking it when you rec something, and about feeling nobody reads my recs. Loads of times I will read a rec, but not comment - I don't really have much to say, at that point, except thanks. :D I tend to remember recs later and go back and find the fic, but even after I've read it, I probably won't go and comment on the rec. I think I need to find a way to let people know I like their recs.

HEY, PEOPLE! I LOVE YOUR RECS, OK! THANK YOU!

You have to admit this month has been extremely Nictacular. Who's to say next month won't be, as well?

[who_la_hoop]

This month has been pretty fabulously Nictastic. I can only pray that Nictober will be JUST AS GOOD.

...and I might join in with Rectober as well :DD Can the focus of the recs be bottoms? I hope lots of people write bottom-focused fics to fit the theme.

[birdsofshore]

Yes! Join us in our rectal reccing love in.

The focus of the recs can be whatever the dickens you please, my dear. You big perv