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questionoftheday asks: What is something everyone is "supposed" to love or enjoy, but you just don't? (question submitted by author_by_night)

My answer: Well, I've never understood the appeal of reality TV, and while I wouldn't say that "everyone is supposed to" love it, it's certainly a phenomenon that is so big because people are partaking of it, and I've never gotten why. 

There are also some very popular movies that seem like they should be my thing but that I actually dislike, among them Guardians of the Galaxy and Moulin Rouge.  Both were movies I wanted to like, and obviously I wish the people who do much joy of them, but... I really didn't.  It's an interesting experience, to watch something knowing you should like it and you just... don't. 
  

questionoftheday asks: What are the five best types of gifts that someone could get you based on your personality and interests?

My answer: Books are the main one, of course; I particularly like sci-fi/fantasy, mysteries, and classic literature- and I looove cookbooks.  Beyond that, I'm definitely at the age where I've concluded that socks are in fact wonderful presents. I'm generally good with getting clothes.  Gift cards are always appreciated though maybe not great for me, since I'm an impulse buyer of the worst kind.  I also enjoy food/candy gift packages.  But mostly I like books.       

Also, a belated Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it, and a general happy holidays! 

questionoftheday asks: What is your internet history? What websites were you a part of that might not be around anymore, and do you have any fond memories of them?

My answer: I had an FF.net account back in the stone age, got to livejournal long after its heyday was done, and now I'm figuring out where to head next!  The lost site for which I will always pine is the slash cotillion, dedicated to mostly M/M fics in a period setting.  I didn't post there, but i did read a lot and it disappeared over night.  Almost none of it was caught by the wayback machine, and I will forever be sad about all that lost fic.