Daft questions (x2)

[beckymonster]

Daft Question the First

What does the word 'meta' mean when discussing a concept like a specific show or fandom? I know what it means when used in a longer word (e.g. 'metamorphosis') but not in this instance.

Dictionary.com is unhelpful in this matter, and I doubt that the OED will be able to help (but I will enquire when I get home) so I am invoking the second rule of librarianship and asking for help (rule one - know where the loos/photocopiers/fire exits/computers/change machines are!)

Daft Question the Second
Given that I have posted the WIP list (see earlier post), would people be interested in seeing what I am writing so far? I don't mean the short stuff, but the stuff that I know is going to be at least 25,000 words long (at this moment - that means 'Tok'ra Queens...')?

It won't be beta'ed (those who have beta'ed for me will tell you - I am a holy horror at finishing off my stories. I despair) but being a total feedback ho...;)
The posts will be flocked btw. I refuse to inflict my raw work on an unsuspecting populace. There is enough badfic out there as it is thank you very much;)

The management would like to thank you for your assistance in this matter

Comments

[nialla]

When all else fails, try the Urban Dictionary: http://www.urbandictionary.com/

Just keep in mind that the definitions are user submitted, so some are jokes and not real definitions, plus some are rather... crude. To put it mildly.

[becky-monster.livejournal.com]

First up - love that icon!

Second - oooo new, useful resource!;) Thanks for the recommendation. I think it gave me pretty much what I needed along with the other reply I got.

So ta muchly!

[missapocalyptic.livejournal.com]

For me meta means "additional information". So in fandom it is chat that doesn't deal with specific fanfiction, screencaps etc., but with stuff like fandom history, essays about canon/fanon, slash theory... But maybe I've simply misunderstood something *coughs*

[becky-monster.livejournal.com]

Oooo greetings to you, new person! A name I do not recognise;) Please, pull up a pew, make yourself comfortable...

Thanks for that - it makes sense now. Will have to try and work it into a conversation sometime;) Scare the heck outta everyone... hee!

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Have no IDEA on the 'meta' question - but as for WIPs - bring 'em on!! I adore a good read, as you well know... (You could never produce Bad!fic! dear - I've read Bad!fic, and honey - you can't even write that bad in your worst nightmares... It's a compliment, seriously...

*Loves...*