Half of it is a polietness I have. If soomeone has a series going with someone else, I don’t want to add in my own sequel because it is there sequel. Another is that they wrote an awesone start to a series and in there profile they write that they are starting this series with themself then I am not going to ruin it for them. Third if is a fantastic ficlet and it hits the most active list I wouldn’t want to sequel to look like I am trying to get a lot of people read it. Hold on
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Fourth, sometimes I just can’t come up with something to sequel or prequel it so I just want to see what other people have. I do try to sequel sometimes though and I see your point. Since I have written more I am trying to be more and more creative, sort of pushing my limits and maybe I will sequel to push it some more.
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There is room for many sequels….by following author’s names it’s fun as a reader to follow see various views on the same ficlet.

Sequeling doesn’t really mess up a story. If someone doesn’t like your direction, they are free to branch off in a different direction.
And if you aren’t sure if the author wants a sequel, send them a note and just ask. I’m sure that, more often than not, ficleteers would love some collaboration.

After all, that is what Ficlets is for.

I would definitely say. “Sequel away!” But what else would you expect from me? Actually, I’ve been slacking in this regard for a while, so thanks for the reminder.

And just for fodder for the ‘why you should sequel’ pile, I did a side-qual on a series between two other authors [http://ficlets.com/stories/21300], and both of them were apparently amused and appreciative, so much so that my character wound up an ongoing part of the series. You never know what fun might happen!

I’ve been on every side of this. I’ve ignored some sequels of my stories and I’ve encouraged others. In turn, some of my sequels have been ignored and others encouraged to continue. But definitely the “wikifiction” aspect of this site should be used more.

I agree with BARomero. I sequel some and leave some alone.
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I completely agree with this one. If some people are doing a chain, back and forth, or just one person is doing it, they can always do another sequel! I love that you can have more than one sequel for one ficlet.
Most of the time I can’t think of anything, but it I have an idea, I will sequel! (or prequel)
thanks for the advice =]