I want a collective term. Give me one, so that I can use it for my next poll for least favorite fic!!!
I am guessing you either don't mind or haven't learned from the backlash that come up with your first poll, because if people didn't react well to a favorite-genre poll because they felt it could leave people out or make writers feel bad if their preferred type of fic wasn't being listed, imagine how writers will feel when they find out their work -- a true labor of love to some people -- is the least favorite among readers. Talk about a slap in the face. I honestly think it will discourage people from writing.
I personally don't see the benefit of making people feel bad and/or insecure about something that it takes a lot of guts to do in the first place. Writing and posting fic is basically putting your heart on paper -- and putting aside your vulnerability to allow others to judge it.
It's just something to think about.
