Because fandom doesn't need a gag rule.

(  Resolved, That John Q. Adams, a member from the State of Massachusetts, by his attempt to introduce into this House a petition of slaves for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, committed an outrage on the rights and feelings of a large portion of the people of this Union )

I use my fallen shield icon, because Captain America would very disappointed in us. Also, in a break with my usual journal policy, anonymous comments are being screened. Note: I welcome debate about my interpetation of US history, and am open to correction if I've gotten anything wrong, but I'm standing fast on the Elizabeth Bear screwed up front.

ficlet, for kijikun

Because they're now available to me in a format I actually kind of like, and because anonymous trolls are awful:

( Nightowl II ficlet )