This is the first forum I've followed and only the second fanfic site I've read anything from.
The first fanfic site was well done and continued the Quantum Leap seasons with new story arcs. Since the show itself didn't have continuing story lines it added a lot of depth that the TV show didn't have. I really enjoyed it, but there was a core group of writers doing things behind the scenes and, somehow, editing individual stories into the overall arc. On the other hand, other than an occasional request for new writers there wasn't anything promoting creative input. I appreciate that your forum encourages people to write, not just read and lurk.
After discovering this site I thought it'd be a great idea to check out fanfic for other shows I enjoyed (ST:TNG for one). It didn't take more than about five minutes to see the quality difference in the stories. It took a while for me to get to the Submissions page and read about how the Beta thing works but it shows. Nothing is worse than reeding some ones pour writing. I mean even if the sotry's OK I cant wade thruogh there ideals with the bad speling and gramar rong to. Though I still don't completely understand how anyone writes (and posts) things in chapters I definitely appreciate the effort to produce quality stories and good writers.
I also appreciate that the forum attracts (tolerates?) people with a slightly twisted sense of reality. You know--people that I'd probably hang out with if they were local.
Thanks for all the work.
EDIT:
I came here to update this post for a different reason but on reading I realized that everything I said then is still true. I've been here for 13 years and I am still thankful for this message board and both the high standards of conduct it continues to exhibit and the high quality of stories the members have produced. I appreciate the hard work and dedication that it has taken and it shows. Thank you!
What got me here is yesterday I randomly clicked on an old old link. And I found that after 16 years of inactivity the first fanfic site I ever read from will start posting new stories starting Thursday!
Quantum Leap: The Virtual Seasons If anyone is interested there are already 9 seasons online. I can't say anything about the new stories yet but I recognize some of the names so I'm hopeful. Enjoy!
