My Top 5 Communities of 2005

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

So *my* January 31st is nearly at an end, as I live way over there on the other side of the world, and so I will finish with my Top 5 Communities. Some specific, some general, but the ones I have really enjoyed. Quite a few of my other favourite comms have been recced before, either in other posts or surreptitiously by myself. Hopefully these are some new to you ones!

darla_stillness
The icon community for one of my favourite characters, uh yeah, Darla. The challenges are always interesting, and the quality of icons made there often takes my breath away.

femslash_minis
I don't know what it is about the femslash genre per se, but it seems to produce some of the most interesting, adventurous and lyrical writing for me. It's always a pleasure to read fic produced in the bi-weekly to once-monthly challenges.

spikedawn
Although I don't tend to 'ship one couple over another, I have enjoyed this community a great deal this year. While the output is not overwhelmingly huge (usually one fic or artwork a week) the quality is always very high and very enjoyable.

watching_daily
My bible for all things Wesley related. I don't know how the maintainers keep up with all the Wesley-or-AD-output going on in the fandom but they do. And it is a joy for me.

writersresource
A great community for the writers out there - whether you're looking for a beta, a plot bunny, a sounding board on a character or theme or that tiny bit of minutiae from the shows (like what colour were Xander's socks in The Replacement for instance) that will help your fic along, this place will absolutely help.

Comments

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

Just dropping by to thank you and the other administrators for organising buffyversetop5. I found some great fics and useful sites as well as making more LJ friends.

Great bear hugs and smoochies to the lot of you.

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

I'll see your Spike and raise you a Lilah :)
Thanks so much for your support too. This place has only been what it could from the members' support.
Wheee for new-to-you fic, art and friends! :)
::hugs::

[tinpanalley.livejournal.com]

EEE! *bounces*

My community is on this list!! I mean, you know...it's not really mine...it belongs to all of us, but still...as mod, I'm so flattered!! Yay! *smooches you*

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

No problem! :) I've really enjoyed the quality and range of work that's been produced. You run a wonderful community. Congrats! :)

[semby.livejournal.com]

Wonderful little list! I'll have to check some of those comms out.

Cheers for your final post! You and yourlibrarian have done such a wonderful job here. Thank you!

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, I hope you find something you enjoy or is useful.
And thank *you* for all your support too. As I said to hesadevil this place could only be what it has with the support of everybody.

[yourlibrarian]

I remember hearing you mention these various communities at different points. What a great bunch of outlets we have for work and help around here.

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Yes, I wondered if you recognise them! I must admit there were half a dozen more but it was tricky to keep it to five (when is it not *g*).

[bubble-blunder.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say Thanks to you guys for organizing this community and to everyone for posting such amazing material! My "To Read" list is longer than I thought possible, and I have been introduced to some incredible fics, websites, and artwork by some truly talented individuals. Still being relatively new to the fandom, I have greatly benefitted from having all of you point me in the direction of the good stuff.

Thanks!

-Lisa

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for your kind words. This place has been great but what's been wonderful is to see so many different people posting and commenting, yourself included! :)
I really agree with you about the 'to read' pile! Lots and lots to explore. But I'm really glad you've enjoyed yourself here.

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Lovely list. I think I will have to check out the femmeslash communtiy. Always been a femme-slasher at heart. :-P

Thanx for your work on this community. It has been a blast. :-)

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the list. Actually there was a very good Darla/Dru one in the last round by alixtii, which having seen your enjoyment of the Drusilla recs, you might enjoy too.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We're just pleased everyone enjoyed themselves :)