Board rules, info about board issues and announcements about new forums, new features and other events. [Open for guests to read]

For discussion of any of the characters that appear in the source material - the Outsiders book, the movie and/or the TV series.

For discussion about original characters created by fan fic authors for Outsiders fiction, including solid characters as well as the ever-loathed Mary Sue.

For discussion about plots, point of view, pacing, setting, plot ideas and other issues you come across while writing Outsiders fan fiction. Also discuss ff.net and fan fiction in general. [Open for guests to read]

For any research material that might prove useful to Outsiders fan fic writers. What was popular in the '60s? What was the slang? Request and share info here.

A place to share links to good or half-decent Outsiders fan fic, encourage people to read certain stories you like, advertise your own well-written story and generally talk about the good in the fandom.

Discuss the Outsiders book, movie or TV show, as well as the actors, and any of S.E. Hinton's other books and movies. All general Outsiders chat here as well. [5 posts for access]