I'll definitely attend and would moderate
I'll definitely attend
It depends
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Autistic Characters & Fans: Autistic characters are getting more of the limelight recently. Let's talk about our #actuallyautistic faves, whether canon or Word of God; about our autistic headcanons for other human characters; and about which canons lend themselves to autistic original characters. Let's also talk about fandom spaces that are most welcoming to autistic fans, and any unspoken NT rules we've sussed out for interaction. If there's time at the end, we'll close with rhapsodies about iconic characters we identify with that aren't technically autistic due to being androids, aliens, or ineffable beings (e.g., Data, Spock, Janet, Aziraphale). (Potential mod: Dee Laundry)*
Bring Your Fandom to Work: It's always that one detail about your job/school/hobby that throws you out of a story. It's time for you to share your expertise to save a writer! Bring your pet peeves that Everyone Gets Wrong in fic, and show us how it's really done. (Potential mods: Stifledlaughter, noxelementalist)*
Crossover Event of the Year: What better way to enjoy two fandoms you love than have them in the same story? Passing through town, long lost family, secret twins, getting a calling to another universe--crossovers bring people together. What makes them work? Why do some universes mesh better than others? What crossover tropes do you love or hate? Let's talk about the best of both worlds. *
Exchanges 101: Are you interested in participating in AO3-based exchanges? Are they confusing, obtuse, you simply can't figure out when they're running? Maybe you'd like to run an exchange yourself! Join this panel for a rundown of how AO3 exchanges work -- beyond just Yuletide. (Potential mod: chicago_ruth)*
Financial Crime for Fun and Profit: Ever wondered how the characters in that mobster AU laundered their money? Writing a villain who doesn't pay taxes? Does your fandom have a thief or other criminal? We're here to help! 2 accountants and tax professionals will explain to you the basics of financial fraud, money laundering, hiding assets internationally, sovereign citizens and tax evasion. NO ADVICE WILL BE GIVEN. This is strictly theoretical. (Potential mods: caorann, celli)
Found Family: Found family is a common and popular theme in fiction generally and fanworks specifically. It's also a reality for lots of us who have experienced marginalization in society or alienation from our families of origin. What does it mean to be part of a found family? What are some of our favorite fictional found families? How have we enjoyed seeing this theme explored in fandom, and what kind of things would we like to see next? (Potential mod: Dee Laundry)*
F*** This Grim Cyberpunk Dystopia, Bring Us Luxury Queer Space Communism!: Enough with the dystopian, desaturated sci-fi, superheroes, schools of magic, and, frankly, real life. Let’s ride a technicolor rainbow to a better, gayer future. Preferably in space. We’ll talk about the canons and fanons that imagine how things could suck less, from escapism to utopia. Why is it important to dream a better future, and what is that future like? #CT18_LQSC *
How Slash Fandom Talks to Itself: In the aftermath of the Tumblrpocalypse, and with rumors of Twitter beginning their own filtering practices, fandom has scattered all over the web, on a bunch of different social media sites with different norms and formats, and seems to still be seeking a perfect home. Where are we now? How do those places work, and how can people find fandom friends in them? What do we want in an online home for slash fandom? *
Mpreg for Pleasure and Profit: A discussion on the variety of mpreg tropes, narratives, and close cousins like oviposition or nesting. Why do we like mpreg? How does mpreg manifest itself in different fandoms? Why does it squick people out, and how can you write it to be as un-squicky as possible? Or how do we lean into everything that makes the mpreg trope so memorable? (Potential mods: author_abz, Dee Laundry)*
Omegaverse: the good, the bad, the lubricated: Is a/b/o a trope or a genre? Fans of a/b/o talk about what they like and dislike about it, what they'd like to see more of, what ideas and concepts a/b/o has introduced that might not be well known in the mainstream of fandom and where they see the trope going next, in fandom and beyond. (Potential mods: marina, merisunshine36)*
Poly poly poly poly poly: Poly ships are great! Let's talk about our favorites. (Potential mods: Stifledlaughter, marina)*
We Hurt the Ones We Love: Writer: Hello, I'm a writer... and I love hurting my characters. Group: Hello! Let's talk about the hurt/comfort genre including various types of H/C, tropes, most whump-able characters, and favorite recs. *
Werewolf Torts and Undead Annuities III: Returning for Episode III of supernatural legal and actuarial hypotheticals! Should zombies get undeath insurance? Is a vampire's familiar an employee or an independent contractor? Do mermaids have standing to bring citizen suits under the Clean Water Act? Does not contain any actual legal or actuarial advice. Results may vary. Please contact your local coven before attempting to bargain with the fae. (Potential mods: v_greyson, maralenenok)
