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A place for people to share recommendations, fandoms, works, and ways to keep busy while at home!
Please note that this community is not for coronavirus-specific media or discussion. Any comments related to the COVID-19 pandemic will be screened.
(If your recommended podcast, YouTube channel, etc. is commenting on COVID-19 in their not-pandemic-focused content, that's fine; it isn't a reasonable expectation for all current online media to be free of comment on the current situation.)
Post index:
Fanfic - Fanvids - Podfic - Self-Recs
Soothing YouTube Videos - Cute Pictures of Animals
Books - TV - Movies - Podcasts & Music - Other Online Media
Video & Digital Games - Tabletop, Board & Card Games - Crafting - Activities for Kids
Request a Rec - WiP Discussion
Rules:
If you want to include an image in your comment, please link to it rather than embedding it. This does not apply to image-specific posts.
Focus your comments and discussions in this community on the post topics, and keep coronavirus discussions and media in your personal spaces.
Be respectful of one another. Harassment will not be tolerated and will result in a ban from the community.
Please keep in mind that this community is intended to help, not to add more stress. If you don't like someone else's rec as a matter of personal opinion, don't comment. There are plenty of venues for telling people you don't like things; this is not one. If you feel the media someone is recommending is actively harmful, message home_mod.
Different posts may have different guidelines. Please follow the instructions on each post.
Moderation disclaimer:
Recs and links will not be individually vetted by home_mod. Keeping things on topic and obeying the rules is largely on the honor system (particularly if there becomes a high comment volume); if there are any problems, they can be reported below.
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Sticky: Request a Rec!
Mar. 13th, 2020 07:36 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
home_modIf there is a specific kind of rec you're looking for, ask for it here!
Please use this format when making a request:
Media type: [the post index is here if you need an overview of media types]
Parameters: [what are you looking for? you can be as broad or specific as you want, but more descriptive requests will result in recs better tailored to your tastes]
Do not want: [if you have triggers or things you cannot engage with in media, please list them here]
If you are fulfilling a recs request, please put the rec in the appropriate post and then link it here in a reply to the original rec.
Please use this format when making a request:
Media type: [the post index is here if you need an overview of media types]
Parameters: [what are you looking for? you can be as broad or specific as you want, but more descriptive requests will result in recs better tailored to your tastes]
Do not want: [if you have triggers or things you cannot engage with in media, please list them here]
If you are fulfilling a recs request, please put the rec in the appropriate post and then link it here in a reply to the original rec.
Free Livestreams & Special Performances
Mar. 15th, 2020 02:07 pmhome_modVarious bands, companies, organizations etc. are making performances available as free, legal, advanced-scheduled livestreams. We'll be collecting those links here as we see them.
To add links to this post, please use this format:
Media: [what it is that's being made available - a play, a concert, etc.]
Date available: [time the stream is scheduled to go live, if it will be available afterward]
Link: [to the website where streams will take place or to an official announcement with further info]
To add links to this post, please use this format:
Media: [what it is that's being made available - a play, a concert, etc.]
Date available: [time the stream is scheduled to go live, if it will be available afterward]
Link: [to the website where streams will take place or to an official announcement with further info]
WiP Discussion
Mar. 15th, 2020 12:10 pmhome_modWhat fannish projects are you working on right now - fic, vids, art, etc.? This is an open discussion post for all the fanworks and related crafts we're doing while at home.
If you aren't working on anything right now but want to cheer people on, supportive comments are welcome!
If you aren't working on anything right now but want to cheer people on, supportive comments are welcome!
Activities for Kids
Mar. 15th, 2020 12:06 pmhome_modParents with kids at home: what activities are you doing with your kids? This is an open, unformatted discussion thread for parents to suggest and request ideas and resources.
Tabletop Games & Board/Card Games
Mar. 14th, 2020 04:10 pmhome_modIs there a tabletop game fandom you've been trying to get people into, a board game you're trying to get people to play with you, a card game you just love and want to recommend to others? Rec your favorite tabletop, board, and card games and discuss. (Video games, phone games, and other digital games can be recced here.)
Please make a separate comment for each game, using this format:
Title:
Type of game:
Number of players:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the game, why you think people should play it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each game, using this format:
Title:
Type of game:
Number of players:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the game, why you think people should play it, any notes you have]
home_modSelf recs are fine on any post, but this post specifically is for celebrating ourselves!
Please only post one comment for your self-recs (if you go over character count, you can comment on your comment to continue the thread). You can include as many of your works in your comment thread as you want! Use this format for each work:
Work type: [fic, art, podfic, vid, etc.]
Work title:
Link to work:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Description / comments:
Please only post one comment for your self-recs (if you go over character count, you can comment on your comment to continue the thread). You can include as many of your works in your comment thread as you want! Use this format for each work:
Work type: [fic, art, podfic, vid, etc.]
Work title:
Link to work:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Description / comments:
Cute Pictures of Animals
Mar. 13th, 2020 05:05 pmhome_modDo you have a favorite cute picture of animals you want to share? Do you have an adorable pet whose picture we should all be looking at right now? Share them here!
This post is for still images (PNG, JPEG, etc.) only. Please don't post gifs in comments on this post.
Insert images directly into your comment using this format, which includes the HTML for images:
<img src="your photo URL here">
Comments: [skippable! but if the picture is of your pet, please tell us about your adorable pet!]
This post is for still images (PNG, JPEG, etc.) only. Please don't post gifs in comments on this post.
Insert images directly into your comment using this format, which includes the HTML for images:
<img src="your photo URL here">
Comments: [skippable! but if the picture is of your pet, please tell us about your adorable pet!]
Soothing YouTube Videos
Mar. 13th, 2020 04:59 pmhome_modWhat are your favorite YouTube videos for de-stressing? Share them here!
Please make a separate comment for each video, using this format:
Title:
Link to video:
Description:
Comments: [any notes you have on it]
Please make a separate comment for each video, using this format:
Title:
Link to video:
Description:
Comments: [any notes you have on it]
Other Kinds of Online Media
Mar. 13th, 2020 04:36 pmhome_modIs there a YouTube fandom you've been trying to get people into? A weekly livestream, online gallery, or long read article you think people would enjoy? This is the place to post recs for any media not covered by the books, shows, movies, games, and audio posts.
Please make a separate comment for each vid, using this format:
Title:
Media type:
Link to media:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about this media; any notes you have on it]
Please make a separate comment for each vid, using this format:
Title:
Media type:
Link to media:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about this media; any notes you have on it]
home_modWhat podfic are you listening to? What podfic do you recommend others listen to? Post your recs & discuss!
Please make a separate comment for each standalone podfic or series, using this format:
Title:
Link to podfic:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Author(s):
Reader(s):
Comments: [what you like about this podfic; any notes you have on it]
Please make a separate comment for each standalone podfic or series, using this format:
Title:
Link to podfic:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Author(s):
Reader(s):
Comments: [what you like about this podfic; any notes you have on it]
Podcasts, Music & Other Audio
Mar. 13th, 2020 04:47 pmhome_modIs there a podcast fandom you've been trying to get people into, a musician you think more people should listen to, songs or albums that help you destress? Rec your favorites and discuss.
Please make a separate comment for each podfic / musician / album. Use this format for podcasts:
Title:
Creator:
Episodes to date:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the podcast, why you think people should listen to it, any notes you have]
Use this format for music:
Musician / Band:
Album: [if you're recommending a musician's overall work, which one album would you rec to get people into their music?]
Song: [if you're recommending a musician or album, which one song would you rec to get people into it?]
Genre:
Comments: [what you like about the artist / album / song, why you think people should listen to it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each podfic / musician / album. Use this format for podcasts:
Title:
Creator:
Episodes to date:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the podcast, why you think people should listen to it, any notes you have]
Use this format for music:
Musician / Band:
Album: [if you're recommending a musician's overall work, which one album would you rec to get people into their music?]
Song: [if you're recommending a musician or album, which one song would you rec to get people into it?]
Genre:
Comments: [what you like about the artist / album / song, why you think people should listen to it, any notes you have]
home_modIf there are craft projects you think people may be able to do with what they have at home, recommend them here!
Please make a separate comment for each craft project, using the format:
Title:
Fandom: [if the craft project is tied to a specific fandom; if not, skip]
Materials needed:
Complete instructions:
Comments: [any other notes you want to give, pictures you want to share, etc.]
Please make a separate comment for each craft project, using the format:
Title:
Fandom: [if the craft project is tied to a specific fandom; if not, skip]
Materials needed:
Complete instructions:
Comments: [any other notes you want to give, pictures you want to share, etc.]
Video Games & Digital Games
Mar. 13th, 2020 04:33 pmhome_modIs there a video game fandom you've been trying to get people into, a game ( you're trying to get people to play with you, a game you just love and want to recommend to others? Rec your favorite digital games (video games, browser games, phone games, etc.) and discuss. Tabletop, board and card games can be recced here.
Please make a separate comment for each standalone video game or series, using this format:
Title:
Genre:
Games in series: [number of games in series; if standalone, just put "1"]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the game, why you think people should play it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each standalone video game or series, using this format:
Title:
Genre:
Games in series: [number of games in series; if standalone, just put "1"]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the game, why you think people should play it, any notes you have]
home_modWhat vids are you watching? What vids do you recommend others watch? Post your recs & discuss!
Please make a separate comment for each vid, using this format:
Title:
Link to vid:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Vidder(s):
Comments: [what you like about this vid; any notes you have on it]
Please make a separate comment for each vid, using this format:
Title:
Link to vid:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Vidder(s):
Comments: [what you like about this vid; any notes you have on it]
home_modIs there a book fandom you've been trying to get people into, a book you've been trying to get other people to read with you, books you generally love to rec? Rec your favorite books and discuss.
Please make a separate comment for each standalone book or series, using this format:
Title:
Author:
Books in series: [number of books in series; if standalone, just put "1"]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the book, why you think people should read it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each standalone book or series, using this format:
Title:
Author:
Books in series: [number of books in series; if standalone, just put "1"]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the book, why you think people should read it, any notes you have]
home_modIs there a TV fandom you've been trying to get people into, or a show you generally love and think others would enjoy? Rec your favorite TV shows and discuss.
Please make a separate comment for each TV series, using this format:
Title:
Length: [number of seasons/series, or for one-season series, the number of episodes]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the show, why you think people should watch it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each TV series, using this format:
Title:
Length: [number of seasons/series, or for one-season series, the number of episodes]
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the show, why you think people should watch it, any notes you have]
home_modIs there a movie fandom you've been trying to get people into, or a movie you generally love? Rec your favorite movies and discuss.
Please make a separate comment for each standalone movie or series, using this format:
Title:
Year:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the movie, why you think people should watch it, any notes you have]
Please make a separate comment for each standalone movie or series, using this format:
Title:
Year:
Description:
Comments: [what you like about the movie, why you think people should watch it, any notes you have]
home_modWhat fic are you reading? What fic do you recommend others read? Post your recs & discuss!
Please make a separate comment for each standalone story or series, using this format:
Title:
Link to fic:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Author(s):
Comments: [what you like about this fic; anything notes you have on it]
Please make a separate comment for each standalone story or series, using this format:
Title:
Link to fic:
Fandom:
Topic: [character, pairing, arc, etc.]
Rating:
Author(s):
Comments: [what you like about this fic; anything notes you have on it]
