Fandom Discussion/Poll:
Should a New Name be adopted for the MLB x DC Fandom?
This question comes about from one originally posed in this post that has gained a decent chunk of attention. It is the best one to lead into 2025.
This is a topic that has been discussed with parties' multiple times. The shared interest in finding a more inclusive name to use for the fandom as a whole comes from the following.
Maribat and Adribat are umbrella terms for ships of Marinette and Adrien respectfully.
Adopting a new fandom name is not without its drawbacks and fair amount of displeasure. All of which are valid.
Giving the fandom a name that better suits the crossover in entirety can help it not feel as much like it is confided to a corner as newcomers may see. It would open the door to the vast collection of characters that can used.
Final things before the poll, two names were suggested as potential candidates.
Combines Miraculous with Batman
Would match the current subsections well
Alternatively, it would work as a good name for non-Marinette and Adrien ships
Combines Miraculous straight to DC
Nods to Marinette's initials
Due to it already being a tag, it would be problematic but still fitting
Here's a compiled thought...
Combine both suggestions into MiraDC or something similar.
It keeps the same vibe as the ship naming trend of cutting names, specifically some taking all their name plus part of the other.
It also would be a completely new tag
-> If used on Ao3, it would make finding fandom works from 2025 and beyond easier.
-> It would help get more non Maribat and Adribat specific ideas seen by the fandom
It shows newcomers what fandoms can be found within our crossover
Ultimately, it is up to the fandom.
This is by no means saying go change all the old pieces to have the new name and retag everything that has been already made. That would be utterly ridiculous.
This would be something implemented moving forward. If they want, existing blogs and other spaces can change their names to match.
The only way this will work is if the fandom comes together to spread the news and make an effort to try it out. There is a potential that a wave of content all using a new tag could catch wind of new fandom goers which would be beneficial to all.
Leave your thoughts below or in a reblog and give the poll an answer to help with the follow up of this!
Should the Fandom Adopt a New Name?
Yes, new name to celebrate over 5 years of this!
Yes, a soft fresh start would be nice!
Maybe, I'd be willing to see it out
Maybe, depends on the decided name
No, it's not necessary
No, Maribat works fine
Other/Reply or Reblog
Voting ended onJan 6, 2025
