POLL: Most Hated Word in Fandom

[kennahijja]

Yep, this is 'another' poll, but this time quite fandomish:
(inspired and encouraged by cordelia_v)

There are numerous essays and discussions out there of the most hated words in fanfic. Expressions that make you cringe, or whimper, or throw your slipper at the screen when you encounter them in a fic. The bad stuff that makes you hit the back button, or at least tempts you to.

I'll start off and give you "orbs" as my personal 'word from the abyss' :).

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If we get enough examples, it might be fun to do a 'worst word' followup poll/deathmatch :).

Comments

[dracos-doll.livejournal.com]

I HATE nicknames in fic's or shortened versions of names. "Dray" for example. I don't hate every fic that uses them or anything, it's just personal peeve.

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

Egads! I remember one fic I loved despite the 'Dray', but in general, I hate cutesy abbreviations. Although on some rare occasions, they can work...