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Essays & Discussions
- In Tandem by Grayhour - The Ship Manifesto for the relationship between Son Goten and Trunks Briefs in the anime Dragon Ball Z. Well done!
- Betty's theory of Fanfic by Brown Betty - Betty's thoughts on the two-step theory of fanfiction.
- What is your LJ coverstory? by Raisintorte - If you've ever met people from LJ in RL, what do you tell your family and/or RL friends when they ask where you met them? A very interesting discussion.

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- Gen & G by Chopchica - The difference between General and the G rating.

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- On plot and the guessing thereof. by Amireal - An interesting meta on why lots of people dislike spoilers not put behind an LJ Cut, and what counts as a spoiler.

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- Incest and the Adolescent Fantasy by Alixtii - An attempt to answer "why incest?" Make sure to read the comments.

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- Why I Lurk by Alazysod - A simple meta that talks about why some people lurk.

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- Devin Grayson Interview - So this isn't an essay, but it fits here well enough. This is all on Devin's view of sexuality, writing, comics, Dick and Bruce's relationship and what it would be like if this or that happened - all on page, and one of the most enjoyable things i've read in a long time besides How You Train Wild Gypsy.

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- How You Train Wild Gypsy? by Maelithil - The Ship Manifesto essay on how and why the Bruce/Dick (aka Batman/Robin I (Nightwing) shipping works! This is the best essay I have ever read. Its very long, and was a highly enjoyable read.

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- I'll Be Your Shooting Star by Freya - The Ship Manifesto essay on how and why the Heero x Duo x Heero (aka 1x2x1) ship works.
- Echoes Through Time by Iapetusneume - An essay for Ship Manifesto on they why and how the Sanzo x Goku works.
- What is slash? by The Brat Queen - A long, satisfying essay on "what is slash". Highly recommended if you've just found out about slash or you're curious to learn more about it, or even if you want to learn the "truths" or misunderstandings about it.
- Of RPing and Preferences by Suyari - Questioning RP character's preferences and why we have their personalities and such they we do. (Mentions of slash, yaoi, het)
- Link [F-Locked] by Hydr0phobia - On Goku, Konzen and Sanzo's relationship. Beautifully written.
- Link by Dial M 4 Murder - A brilliant essay on Mello and Near's relationship in Death Note. (Contains MelloxNear/NearxMello speculation)
- Why Slash? by Eliade - Another essay on slash.
- Link by Bellpickle - A wonderful discussion on why people love Sasuke (from Naruto) for the same reasons people hate him.
- Link by Twinbells - Another good writing on the relationship between the Uchiha brothers. (Itachi x Sasuke aka Uchihacest)
- Link by Maya - An essay on the relationship between Sasuke and Itachi in Naruto. (Contains Uchihacest aka Itachi x Sasuke)
- "Show Vs. Tell" by Sintari - A lesson on how to "show" instead of always "telling" in your writing. A must read!

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- Link by Sarolynne - Speculation on Naruto and his relationships with women. (Mentions of yaoi and SasuNaru/NaruSasu)