FAQ- What is a kink meme? etcetera
Jul. 18th, 2012 08:54 pmWhat is a kink meme?
"Kink memes are communities found usually on Livejournal or other journaling services, like this one.
Fans anonymously post prompts, which can range from the very vague to so exact they are nearly story outlines, and other fans fill the request by responding with custom-made fan works, usually fanfic, but sometimes with fan art. Fics can be any rating, from universally suitable for all ages to very mature, and since posters are anonymous you do not need a journal account to comment. Fills are not always short, and even though single comments have a character limit multiple-part fics can be posted (or fanart) as long as you like.
Even though work is submitted anonymously, some prompt fills are claimed by authors and/or posted elsewhere after the fill has been posted to the kink meme, although the string of comments can also be linked to."
What do I need to start participating?
Nothing! Except maybe an idea or willingness to fill someone else's story idea. You don't need an account, you don't need to join the comm. Just show up and start commenting on the latest prompt post - anyone can prompt anything (within the rules), and anyone can fill it. If you want to see what other kink memes are like, google '[insert fandom here] kink meme' and look at the wide range of memes.
What is this for?
Fun! Have you ever had a killer Ghanith story plot but never had the time or skill to write it? Are you stuck for ideas in your next pairing epic? Do you want a short or long fic for SP written just for you? Is there a pairing or plot you'd never have the courage to post except anonymously? If you answered yes to any of these, then you're in the exact right place.
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