Why do people hate BNFs?

[icarus]

I really don't understand this BNF phenomenon. I just don't get it.

I don't see why people go "whee, Icarus!" when they find out their review or whatever is from me. I understand "whee, Stories!" -- or -- "whee, Icarus' Stories!" That makes sense to me, because this is all about the stories, all about the fun of writing. If you've liked something I wrote in the past, there's good chance you'll like the next one. I'm the same way about "whee, Candy!"

But I don't know why the focus shifts from the story to the person. What the hell...?

Comments

[chasehunts.livejournal.com]

Good rundown on the "mainstream" BNF. I think people in LJ land don't get the "personal interaction" aspect of this; RL, that is, offline, the BNF "experience" can be - well, strong, lol. In a good or bad way, depending on the BNF and how 'big' the BNF is.

Sorry about your fandoms. Better luck with HP :)

Chase