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David_Gerard comments on Open Thread April 8 - April 14 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: David_Gerard 08 April 2014 02:24:40PM *  4 points [-]

That it's top-quality for its field (fanfic). That it has an active proselytising fanbase. That some of said fanbase, it's the first thing they like that much that they've seen.

Comment author: somervta 11 April 2014 06:25:50AM 3 points [-]

And, for some, the only thing.

Comment author: David_Gerard 11 April 2014 03:19:41PM -1 points [-]

Basically, kids who don't know much about an area will imprint upon the first thing they like that much.

Comment author: somervta 12 April 2014 06:32:29AM 0 points [-]

shrugs. I'm not that willing to deny people's own preferences. It's entirely possible that it's the thing they'll derive the most enjoyment from reading, or close.