Via bluedreaming, I came across a fair and very thoughtful post observing the impact AO3 has had on smaller archives, and by extension on fandom-specific communities. I love AO3 and everything it stands for and was born of, and I want it to keep existing. I also see a lot of commentary on the lost feeling of "community" in fandom spaces these days, and this post offers interesting insights into AO3's unfortunate contribution to the trend.