Queer Issues in Fan Fiction - Open Discussion I am the lead on a panel for the upcoming
Azkaban convention (Harry Potter convention in San Francisco. I would like to get feed back from other fan fiction readers and writers about the way "slash" stories have affected their perception of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their issues.
So, I am asking you to take some time and let me know.
Let me know your perspective on LGBT stories and issues?
If you are straight, has it changed the way you see LGBT people or their issues?
If you are LGBT, has it changed yours? And how do you feel about the fact that so many straight people do read slash stories?
Do you think slash stories actually have any beneficial affect on the lives of LGBT folk?
I would love to see a discussion about this...
Also, I have seen the occasional survey done of gender and sexual orientation for fan fiction readers/writers. Anyone know where I can find results of those?
( Panel Info )