Really interesting DS, that would limit the friction and explain alot. Perhaps the G and Nfic groups in this community are to small to split and this forces them to compromise to a greater degree.
Are sites like fanfiction.net mixed? I think I recall some Harlequin romance stuff over there, but I can't read their FAQ.
I do know you, and I know you wouldn't lie... at least to me...most of the time...