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darkrose: Bold any reasons that apply to you, strike out any that don't (if you feel like it), and add three (or more, or less) reasons of your own to the bottom. **I also added some extra notes in italics and asterisks**.

1. To explore themes that I don't get to see in mass media using characters I love.
2. Because it's fun.
3. Because mass media does a crappy job of representing my race, gender, and sexual orientation. **Gender applies here wrt me, but in general I like reading the stories of marginalised groups whether I'm in them or not. Also: disability! Nationality! Probably other stuff!**
4. Because I can get more people aboard my ship writing a story than a manifesto.
5. Because TV science-fiction doesn't explore its science-fiction premises in enough depth. **It doesn't, but so far neither do I :)**
6. Because it's a gift I can give a stranger and know they will enjoy it.
7. Because I resonate emotionally with the characters what I read and watch, and want to find out why by writing about it.
8. Because every tale is a universe, often with fascinating nooks and crannies that the original author never explored.
9. Because I've made some of my best and dearest friends through this very wacky hobby.
10. Because the world the creator made is vast, and I want to see more of it.
11. Because writing as a communal experience is amazing.
12. Because I can.
13. Because I get so much enjoyment from reading fan fiction that I want to contribute to the community by providing enjoyment for other fans.
14. When I become interested in particular actors and/or characters, sometimes I want to explore them in different contexts than their canons would ever allow.
~~15. I enjoy writing but I feel ambivalent about trying to get published; writing fan fiction frees me by removing the pressure to sell from consideration.~~ **I've done original fiction and felt no pressure to publish. And I could publish my Pride and Prejudice fic more easily than my original comics!**
16. Because every time I write something, I learn more about writing. And myself. And my readers.
17. Because someone can find it and know that there are other people out there who respond to media that way.
~~18. Because writing porn and having someone say, "this is hot!" is an empowering experience.~~ **I mean, I'm sure it is... :)**
19. Because telling stories is what I do, and I base my stories on the world around me, including things that I read, watch, and listen to.
20. Because sometimes I just want to focus on the story itself rather than getting bogged down in the backstory. **also, the ideas**.
21. Because as a person of color, I am invisible in nearly all science fiction and fantasy, on screen or in print, and I want to see myself reflected in the stories I love.
21. Because I want to highlight the problematic aspects of canon through satire or contrast.
22. Because there is an unique art and joy to creating a remix or parody etc that is different to that of creating an original work.
23. Because I enjoy combining and comparing different fictional worlds.

The last three are mine, and are some of the main reasons I make fanfic (well, ok, so far most of my crossovers are fanart), but I guess other people don't feel the same way. I probably forgot some reasons, but this was a fun little meme.