Poll: New Fics Using Old Canon

[kennahijja]

I've been thinking about the advantages/disadvantages of writing stories with 'old canon' lately. With that, I mean stories that ignore either whole books (like HBP) or certain events in canon (the death of Sirius, for example), not older stories written before said new canon came out.

I see them occasionally, and don't mind reading them, but have the impression that they are rather frowned upon in fandom. Which, in a way, is understandable, since new canon means tons of new details to incorporate, new situations to explore, and writing in an 'old' context smacks of laziness or resentment against new canon developments. Or does it? Since I'm sitting on an *old* plot right this moment and am tempted to forget that the strange animal called HBP ever showed up in its context, I'd be curious about what 'public opinion' is on this. Hence, poll :).

That said, I really want honest opinions, not reassurance - my decision on said plot will be totally uninfluenced by the outcome of this. If I was going for what's popular, I'd not try to carry the candle for Ron/Lucius ;).


[Poll #785133]

Comments

[snapelike.livejournal.com]

I like the 'canon to [insert book]'

I don't care where in the timeline the fic is placed as long as the writer is good, and I would quite likely read it if it was one of my preferred pairings.

I don't care to read anyting, no matter the compliancy, if the pairing is not to my taste. (Unless it is one of my trusted authors).

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

I like the 'canon to [insert book]'

That's a very neat way of putting it - no negative vibes attached.