Mari and MD discuss slash fanfiction and why it's important for queer identity development. They also dip their toes into fandom territory and talk about what makes fandoms good, and what makes them toxic.

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http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/05/30/queer_people_write_fan_fiction_to_see_themselves_in_mainstream_culture.html?via=gdpr-consent

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