The fading of the elves: Techno-volunteerism and the disappearance of Tolkien fan fiction archives

Authors

  • Dawn Walls-Thumma Independent Scholar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2024.2467

Keywords:

eFiction, Fan fiction archivists, Fan fiction archive software, Tolkien fandom

Abstract

The online Tolkien fandom has historically supported dozens of fan-run community fan fiction archives, but recent years have seen a sudden loss of most of those remaining. While platform preferences account for some loss, eroding technology and the invisibility of archivists' and developers' work are areas that can be addressed to preserve existing fan cultures.

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Published

2024-03-14

Issue

Vol. 42 (2024): Fandom and Platforms

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2024 Dawn Walls-Thumma

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