Let's just say...

[iesika]

Let's say, hypothetically, that I were embarking on a new project for the new year.

Let''s also say this hypothetical project might look something like this, but a bit...broader in scope.

So, keeping in mind that this is entirely hypothetical...

If someone were to put together a giant index (not a rec list) of DC fanfiction, what tags would be most helpful for helping you find stories you a) might like to read,  b) have read before and would like to read again?

Lets say this hypothetical list is already tagged by major characters, pairing or threesome, pairing type (m/f, f/f/f, gen etc), cliche/themes (sex pollen, genderswap, self/self, etc), and that I'm hoping to split it up by rating and length as well, probably with three categories of each (short, medium, long, and gen, mild, adult).

Any suggestions? And...any volunteers? This is going to take me a while. ^_^;

Comments

[merelymine.livejournal.com]

You know about dcfic_index, right? Because it's the same sort of idea, and would be a GREAT place to start, it's just that no one seems to update it anymore.

But your tags sound great! I always search by pairing first, because that's usually dependent on what kind of mood I'm in, and then rating second. I like the idea of splitting it up by length too, because sometimes you just want to read something LONG, and it can be hard to find that.

And I volunteer to help! It's sounds like a great project. :D

[museofspeed.livejournal.com]

I've considered a similar type of project in the past. I'd probably be willing to volunteer, though you'd have to wait until the summer hits for any real help since holy shit lots of words. But yeah, these are good tags. Maybe an author tag too.

[darthanne.livejournal.com]

Does the theme/cliche tag include genre - things such as action/drama/romance/whumping/angst...cause those are the type of things I tend to look for as well.

[faile-neume.livejournal.com]

You know you have my support ^_^