Rice Purity Test

AO3 Rice Purity Test — Fandom Remix Guide

Core idea: Fanfiction communities adapted the Rice Purity Test into an AO3-themed checklist packed with ship tropes, tag chaos, and late-night writing habits. This page breaks down popular prompt buckets, moderation tips, and ways to keep fandom fun without spilling personal data.

AO3-inspired mind map showing tags and tropes

What fandoms remix about the list

  • Tag taxonomy. Prompts reference common AO3 tags (“E-rated one-shot,” “35k slow burn,” “hurt/comfort binge”).
  • Creation milestones. Instead of dating experiences, questions ask whether you’ve posted multi-chapter works, joined a bang, or beta-read for a stranger.
  • Community etiquette. Items celebrate kudos streaks, comment swaps, and tagging major warnings correctly.

Sample AO3 prompt categories

| Category | Example prompt | Why it resonates | | --- | --- | --- | | Writing marathons | “Pulled an all-nighter to finish a chapter before posting day?” | Captures the shared hustle before deadlines. | | Comment culture | “Left a 500-word comment essay on a fic?” | Highlights supportive feedback norms. | | Archive spelunking | “Read a fic older than 10 years that still holds up?” | Nods to the archive’s longevity. | | Fandom swaps | “Participated in Yuletide or Big Bang?” | Celebrates community-run events. |

Hosting an AO3 purity challenge safely

  1. Keep it optional. Never require fans to reveal ships, identities, or explicit preferences.
  2. Separate fluff from NSFW. Offer SFW and explicit sections, or mimic our toggle approach.
  3. Use anonymous forms or local copies. Encourage fans to download the sheet or use offline spreadsheets to tally scores.
  4. Respect tags and boundaries. Remind participants to avoid outing friends’ pseudonyms or private works.

Suggested downloads & resources

  • Printable checklist (Google Sheet or Notion) with yes/no columns.
  • Icon set for achievements (kudos streak, Beta Buddy, Prompt Filler).
  • Moderator script reminding players about tagging responsibly and not sharing unposted drafts.

FAQs

Does AO3 endorse purity tests?
No—these are fan-made. Keep them respectful and separate from official AO3 branding.

How do we include multi-fandom players?
Use neutral prompts (“attended a virtual con,” “wrote a crossover”) and let participants fill in specific titles themselves.

Can we host one during a stream?
Yes, but hide screen names unless everyone opts in. Summarise ranges or badge counts rather than individual answers.

Where can we read more?
Check out fandom etiquette posts on Dreamwidth, Tumblr meta threads about tagging, or local Discord guidelines.

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