I just realized that my poll answers are somewhat inconsistent, lol.
Let me start off by saying that fic exchanges are bear to organize, and I appreciate that the mods only have so much wiggle room to play with.
This is the second time I've participated in any holiday exchanges, and both times, an exchange has left me going "bzuh?" The first time it was because I got a fic that was very clearly the opposite of what I requested, in terms of genre, pairing, etc. I could just NOT understand why that happened, and I was deeply disappointed. But I sort of grit my teeth and thanked the person anyway.
This year, for a fest I have not yet submitted my piece for, I've been asked to provide a gift that is (a) not one of the things I offered, and (b) for a ship I did not express interest in writing. I have no idea why this happens, but again, it puts me in a really tough spot. I have to write something well outside my comfort zone, and the giftee will almost certainly be disappointed.
IDK, it's tough all around.
(You guys are doing a great job with sherlockmas, on the other hand. No complaints! :))
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Date: 2010-12-27 05:09 am (UTC)Let me start off by saying that fic exchanges are bear to organize, and I appreciate that the mods only have so much wiggle room to play with.
This is the second time I've participated in any holiday exchanges, and both times, an exchange has left me going "bzuh?" The first time it was because I got a fic that was very clearly the opposite of what I requested, in terms of genre, pairing, etc. I could just NOT understand why that happened, and I was deeply disappointed. But I sort of grit my teeth and thanked the person anyway.
This year, for a fest I have not yet submitted my piece for, I've been asked to provide a gift that is (a) not one of the things I offered, and (b) for a ship I did not express interest in writing. I have no idea why this happens, but again, it puts me in a really tough spot. I have to write something well outside my comfort zone, and the giftee will almost certainly be disappointed.
IDK, it's tough all around.
(You guys are doing a great job with