Subject: Generally speaking...
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Posted on: 2011-03-10 17:46:00 UTC
If a fic is posted someplace you need special permission to view, such as being on a friends list on LJ, or needing to make an account in order to read on other sites, then it's off-limits, because we aren't interested in invading anyone's privacy. Also, if the fic was written by special request, or to fulfill specific parameters (kinkmemes are often cited), we generally consider those off-limits, too, to avoid possible conflicts where Your Kink Is Not My Kink.
In my personal opinion, request/kink fics can still be fair game if they're posted publicly and the badness is more to do with the writing than the subject matter, but others may advise you to avoid them altogether to be on the safe side. If you're ever uncertain, I'd also say to err on the side of caution and pick something else.
~Neshomeh