Clarification on Crosslisting
Posted by Marie at 12:14 pm GMT-0800 [Permalink]
Filed under Characters 0-M, Characters N-Z, Relationships, Site Policies & Rules
We want to take this opportunity to clarify our position on crosslisting fanlistings across the two networks. While it is true that we typically prefer to crosslist a fanlisting from TFL to TAFL (and vice-versa), we have noticed an alarming trend regarding this preference that has forced us to implement stronger stances and practices.
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed several applicants trying to gain an unfair advantage with approvals for popular subjects by taking advantage of our preference for crosslists. For example: by applying for the manga version of a character in the hopes of crosslisting it into the Games category at TFL, applying for the novel version of a relationship in the hopes of crosslisting it into the Relationships category at TAFL, etc. Essentially, applicants are applying for subjects that they otherwise would not have applied for, or are applying for subjects that they have no actual knowledge of or experience with, simply in the hopes of getting an easier approval (via crosslisting) into the Network/Category in which they actually want to be listed.
Because of this, we have decided that crosslisting will now be scrutinized extensively on a case-by-case basis and will no longer guarantee approval or necessarily give an applicant any kind of advantage. This will primarily affect the Characters and Relationships categories, where we have seen this trend happening the most. We will be coordinating with Jackie, the Games Staffer at TFL, to ensure that all fanlistings are going to the best homes we can possibly give them.
If you have any questions about this clarification, please feel free to send myself or Jackie a contact form, and we will do our best to answer them.