Tsunami of Polls #1 : Any interest in a comm devoted to Buffy and the women of the Buffyverse?

[red_satin_doll]

#1 - Thank you to whomever gifted me with a temporary paid account last month. Now I can create polls! Oh wonderful Anonymous Benefactor, you have no idea what you have unleashed upon this fandom.

#2 - Thanks also the the lovely velvetwhip for coming up with the insanely awesome title/tag phrase "tsunami of polls" and allowing me to snag it.

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The other day I was having a conversation with wickedbish in which I may have mentioned that most fandoms and fandom activity, in my experience, are focused primarily on the male characters. I assumed this was common knowledge. Except that he didn't know that. Because, you see, Ryan's favorite character is Willow (see #2 in his list of "13 Witches I Fucking Love"); he still mourns Tara (as do I; shared grief is comforting) and Buffy is one of his heros. The Gift has convinced him to not commit suicide "so many times". He's all about the ladies, bless.

You know what they say about "assuming".

Oops.

 Then clockwork_hart1 (Lucy) popped into the conversation and in her brilliant, enthusiastic way suggested the idea of a comm dedicated to Buffy, the other women in the 'verse and their interrelationships - complete with a name (Summers Blood) and a banner (she's working on it - is there no end to the young woman's talents?) and three-part harmony. What that might actually look like or what interest there would actually be in such a thing was a matter of conjecture. So I'm channeling my inner Willow (Research Gal) for my very first poll.

What say you, Gentle Reader? Based just on the title of this post, you probably know who you are and how you stand.

(And as this is my first poll, please let me know if it functions ok. And I apologize for the wonky formatting. The LJ instructions for poll-making are vague and confusing at best. So says I.)

[Poll #1955410][Poll #1955410]

Comments

[kikimay]

I don't know what can I do to partecipate. I went for "I have to see the goods" because I really don't know what I can bring to the fandom, but I'm totally for it. BUFFYVERSE WOMEN FTW!

Also, you put there Maggie Walsh! And Buffybot! And the Chinese slayer and all the potentials! And Anya and Halfrek! I LOVE YOU! <3 <3 <3 All these interesting and unexplored women.

Oh, and I forgot Illyria. (I LOVE Illyria. I'm kinda meh about Fred, but Illyria <3 <3 <3 ... Even though, is she a female? Whatevs. Illyria rules.)

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

Lurkers and silent supporters are the backbone of the internet! (Have you ever read Gabrielleabelle's meta in praise of lurkers? Best thing ever.)

Even though, is she a female?
Read endeni's comment at the top of this thread - she linked to a meta on that very subject
http://red-satin-doll.livejournal.com/31317.html?thread=765525#t765525
http://idol-reflection.livejournal.com/6272.html

[kikimay]

I'm so tired, but I will eventually read the meta. I adore Illyria.

I hope I will get the chance to write something anyway. I would be great to partecipate. And anyway GOOD STUFF TO LURK. *w*

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

Oops! I forgot to link to the Gabrielleabelle's meta - one of the best things EVER.
http://gabrielleabelle.livejournal.com/197743.html

And you're the second vote for Illyria - I only know her through fanfiction, as it happens, a lot of which I love.

[kikimay]

Gab's metas are all the best thing ever.

I love Illyria, but my favourite lady of all the favourite ladies is the Buffster!

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

Gabrielleabelle and stormwreath were my "introduction" to fandom in LJ, if I recall correctly, and gave me an idea of how interesting it could be. (I was actually a little overwhelmed at first!)

my favourite lady of all the favourite ladies is the Buffster!

But of course! :)