(no subject)

[cherry]

In this episode of Things that confuse Cherry: Podfic.

What for, why for, and 'do you actually listen to it" for?

[Poll #702434]

If you fall into either of the last two categories, what draws you to it? Are there specific sorts of fic you like podcasts for, new stories, old favourite, length restrictions, only certain fandoms? Do you spend too long in front of the computer at work or school as is, and prefer to get a fic fix while working out?

Comments

[kiarasayre.livejournal.com]

I think this actually started as a favor to saffronhouse, a rather BNF in the Stargates and Sentinel fandoms. She suffered a stroke, and as a result, it was painful for her to read--so her friends asked people for podcasts of fics.

I have no idea why it's still going, though. I guess I can see the appeal, but still.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

That puts the phenomenon in an entirely new perspective for me. Or at least, the origins of it -- that's something I can really respect. There doesn't really seem to be anything about that in the arenas I've seen, though -- more about the coolness of it, and random squeeing over it.

I suppose I can see the appeal? But it is not my appeal. I just can't see as anyone would want to sit down and listen to one of my stories, let alone in my Saskatchewan accent.