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[Sam Smith, Duran Duran, a-ha, Madonna, Alicia Keys and Jack White]

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[The DCU]

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[Star Trek: The Next Generation]

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[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure]

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[Paladin Danse - Fallout 4]

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[A Song of Ice and Fire]

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[Candy Candy]

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[Agent Carter, Jessica Jones and others]

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imo yes. Both can be done in a non-compelling way and both can be done in a way that's very engaging

Re: Can friendship-focused storylines be as compelling as romantic ones?

(Anonymous) - 2015-12-29 00:45 (UTC) - Expand

elaminator - 2015-12-29 01:10 (UTC) - Expand

Yes, for sure

Sure.

Honestly, they go better than romantic ones for the most part.

Why wouldn't they?

Yes, absolutely. I'm not sure why this is even a question?

Definitely. Platonic relationships of all kind can be very rewarding to read about.

I think they can, but not everyone wants them. Many people want sexual tension and the sort of drama that comes from relationships, not friendships. Unfortunately a lot of those people assume everyone thinks that way, and look down on anyone who doesn't.

Yes. But there are times when I am more interested in reading one or the other.

(reply from suspended user)

AYRT - Not sure if you think that's why I was implying, but if so, nope, not what I meant at all. :) Really I'm talking less shipping and more about the idea I've seen that "friendship is boring."

If you weren't being rhetorical, I think it's more that people see the potential for sexual tension. I shipped Ron/Hermione in Harry Potter not because I didn't think their friendship had value, but because I saw their relationship as transcending into something else. At the same time, I thought Harry and Hermione had just as special a relationship - but in their case, it was strictly platonic.

(Anonymous) - 2015-12-29 01:53 (UTC) - Expand

Yes, definitely. I tend to prefer them, honestly, because so many times romantic storylines are so awkwardly done.

Definitely. Moreso in some cases.

Fuck yeah they can. And for fanfic purposes, I often find them more interesting.

(Anonymous) - 2015-12-29 03:42 (UTC) - Expand

kaijinscendre - 2015-12-29 04:01 (UTC) - Expand

Of course. I do love a good, well-written romantic storyline, sure, and a lot of my favorite ships involve characters who are friends, and have been for quite a while.

But I love the friendships between characters just as much, whether I ship them or not. Basically, I enjoy seeing my favorite characters interact and work together and be there for each other in the good and bad moments. So as long as I get to read or watch that, I'm good.

I usually find them more compelling, because the writers have to focus on other aspects of compatibility instead of just the typical Vagina + Penis = Romance.

Of course.

Of course they can.

An example I like using is Scully and Mulder from X-Files (before they ruined it by having them become an official couple that is.)

I think so, though they're rarely given that opportunity outside of comedy flicks.

Id say yes as long as its well written.

Yup.

So much yes. I was just reading this:

http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/12/friendship-affair-c-v-r.html

Of course they can. I just prefer a good romantic subplot or storyline to none.

Yes.

At risk of annoying anons who got pissy at me for talking about it too much, can I mention "Raven's Blade"? I know, I know, I play romantic RP based on it, but the original fic was about friendship (and epic LotR plot).