Frequently Asked Questions
What is this thing? It's a Shadowgast rec blog! Every week, a theme is randomly chosen, then randos on the internet (including you) can choose to rec something based on that theme. All works have Shadowgast as their primary pairing.
When do recs go out? Tuesdays, Mid-day US.
Who is behind this? @operafloozy came up with the idea and is handling the logistics @professor-rye created our PFP and banners @theusualjasper helps out with the posting
Who is doing the reccing and coming up with themes? Historically, it was the Aeor is for Lovers discord, but as of 09/24/2024, it can be you! The form is here.
What are Content Notes and why does some stuff show up in them? The purpose of a content note is kind of like eating something with the message 'contains nuts'. It's a way of letting people avoid stuff they might be happier not reading. Having something in a content note isn't a moral judgement or saying that people should avoid it, it's just acknowledging that people have reasons to avoid certain types of content. Someone might have a content note on pregnancy to allow people who recently had a miscarriage avoid it, note somethings a WIP to not make people get their hopes up, or note trans vaginal penetration because the subject can cause dysphoria. Some stuff we require content notes on. Some stuff we don't. If something has the note 'choose not to warn', it means either the reccer or the author chose not to add anything further. This can to be to avoid spoilers, to avoid the crippling anxiety that comes with trying to describe something correctly, or some secret third thing.
Can I steal this idea? Yes! Please steal this idea! If you want to create your own version, feel free to check out the post on the tools we use. If you've got any more questions, you can send an ask to Operafloozy. She's automated away most of the formatting work and has gotten the amount of time spent on maintenance down to less than ten minutes a week. Also, she really wants to see reclists make a comeback. Someone commented on my fic to say I was recced here. I'd rather not be told about it, thanks. No worries! Just send either Operafloozy an ask (or contact us a different way if you can find us), and we'll put your name on an opt-out list. (You can put yourself on the Opt Out list preemptively if this is a worry you have).