But truly, most of the stuff on FF.net is fangirl crap, with a few gems scattered few and far in between.

I commend you for even attempting to wade through FF.net! Where else do you read, besides LJ?

*raises hand sheepishly* Guilty.

Eh, don't be - you don't have to justify your tastes to me. I'm merely being nosy and curious :P

Immensely. I have this constant fear someone will jump up and point a finger at me, accusing me of plagiarism...

*clings* I'm so glad I'm not alone in my paranoia!