Of course! Never too late - I should've made that clear

OT: Any volunteers for interviews? by Sedri on 2008-08-09 01:45:00 UTC Reply

Hi, all,

As some of you may know, I'm doing a rather large essay for my third-year english class at uni, and I chose to write about fanfiction - the basic goal is to convince anyone who doesn't already know about fanfic (particularly academics) that it is a Good Thing.

To that end, I'm trying to interview as many people as I can, and I'd appreciate any volunteers. Beware that I've compiled a rather long list of questions, and it will take a while. I'd much, much, much rather do it in real-time on msn messenger or gmail chat, and I'm quite happy to split any one interview over several days.

If necessary, I can email the questions in a word document. If you're interested, please add me to your msn or gmail lists: fanwriter_sedri@hotmail.com OR fanwritersedri@gmail.com

I'm going to try to be online as much as humanly possible, but between classes and time zones (I'm in New Zealand; if you want to check time zone differences, go here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ and use Wellington for my time), arranging real-time chat might not be possible. If you think that's the case but still want to help, drop me an email at either of the above addresses and I'll mail you the questions.

In advance, BIG thanks and MANY chocolates *distributes boxes of Cadbury's*

- Sedri

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Too Late? by Anity on 2008-08-12 03:34:00 UTC Reply

Is it too late for me to volunteer? My email's rsvampiress @ aim. com , also minus spaces.

Nope! by Sedri on 2008-08-12 06:47:00 UTC Reply

The comment on the thread above was only about badfic writers - I have enough of THEM. I can never have enough PPCers! Sending the questions now - thanks!

Finished by Anity on 2008-08-12 16:55:00 UTC Reply

Alright, I've just sent my answers back.

Cheers. Got 'em (nm) by Sedri on 2008-08-13 07:53:00 UTC Reply

I know you already sent out the email... by Oozaru Angel on 2008-08-10 09:53:00 UTC Reply

But is it too late for me to volunteer as well? My email is oozaruangel @ gmail .com (minus the spaces).

Of course! Never too late - I should've made that clear by Sedri on 2008-08-10 10:44:00 UTC Reply

I'll log in and email it to you now. Thanks!

questions sent out by Sedri on 2008-08-10 00:49:00 UTC Reply

If for any reason you don't get the email, or have tech trouble with it, let me know here. Everyone listed below should have recieved it.

Thanks again!
I'm interested. by Neshomeh on 2008-08-09 21:57:00 UTC Reply

I can be on MSN/Windows Live, and I have lots of time. I use my regular e-mail, exswyzie14 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com.

~Neshomeh
I volunteer. by insanegrrl on 2008-08-09 21:54:00 UTC Reply

Mum keeps going on at me about getting some volunteer work done, so maybe this'll keep her off my back. xD

My email is manxandshadow at gmail dot com, and three-hour interviews won't work 'coz my parents are determined to keep me on the computer for only forty minutes a day. D:
Volenteering! by Just_theDoctor on 2008-08-09 19:47:00 UTC Reply

My MSN and Google Chat are the same, justtthedoctor(at)gmail(dot)com.
Count me in! by lynxihez on 2008-08-09 14:42:00 UTC Reply

It could be a little difficult, since I live in England, but I'm thinking maybe 8.00 in the morning UK time?

Oops, sorry. by lynxihez on 2008-08-09 17:25:00 UTC Reply

I didn't read your addendum. My email address is webmaster(at)lynxihez(dot)co(dot)uk. This sounds interesting, I love interviews. :D

PLEASE READ! Update... by Sedri on 2008-08-09 11:09:00 UTC Reply

Firstly, many thanks to everyone who has volunteered. *hugs* I love you guys.

To make a long story short, I did real-time interviews with four people today, and found that it took about three hours per person. (At one point I had three different windows open in two programs, and was going a little mad.) Obviously, this is not a good thing - I don't want to ask that much time of any of you. So it looks like direct interviews aren't going to work.

This is annoying; I wanted to do it real-time so that I could drop questions that had already been answered or obviously didn't apply to said person, and - more importantly - so that if a particularly interesting answer was given, or a new angle came up that I hadn't considered (which happened at least three times already), we could pursue that particular train of thought, which isn't so easy via email.

Sorry, I ramble. In short, unless you happen to have three hours to spare when you see me online, I think we ought to go with emailing. I'd appreciate it if I could ask a few questions afterwards, if something comes up, but if not, no worries.

I'll send out the questions in the morning (it's getting late now) - if anyone volunteers after that, no worries; I'll just send it again.

Thanks again, all. The interviews so far have been fantastic and if this keeps up, my only problem will be getting through all the data before my essay is due!

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I have looooads of time on my hands at the moment. by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2008-08-09 12:51:00 UTC Reply

I'd be more than happy to spend a while online being interviewed.

I'm availible! by Crystal on 2008-08-09 09:53:00 UTC Reply

rosemary_21@hotmail.co.uk
I'm interested! by Techno-Dann on 2008-08-09 05:43:00 UTC Reply

Added you to gtalk (I'm Techno.Dann(at)gmail). I'm about five hours ahead of you, so early in your evening (and late in mine) would probably work best for real-time chatting.
*Waves hand enthusiastically* I volunteer! by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2008-08-09 03:21:00 UTC Reply

I think you have my MSN already, and my email is cassie . dramateacher at yahoo. co. uk
I'd love to! by Sara on 2008-08-09 03:03:00 UTC Reply

My MSN is on crack (meaning it takes literally about 30 tries for me to send a message), however am I correct when I say that I believe you have a Skype account? You can find me there as waffles.of.doom, or e-mail me at celticfirefeet AT hotmail DOT com .

This sounds like fun, and I'd love to be a part of it!
*raises hand* by Makari on 2008-08-09 01:53:00 UTC Reply

I'd be happy to volunteer - only, I'm temporarily without MSN, long story. If you think it's worth the trouble, my email address is steelwingedvictory@hotmail.com.

This sounds like a whole lot of fun - will you show everyone when it's done?

(And what does OT mean? I feel clueless now. : P )

Take mine, I want in! by Fichunter on 2008-08-09 02:30:00 UTC Reply

Borislaforde @ hotmail . com

I might have a minute or two.
it means "off topic" by Sedri on 2008-08-09 01:55:00 UTC Reply

As in, not directly related to PPC stuff. And yes, when I'm done, I'll be glad to share. Adding you now...