The X-Philes Finis Romantics Society
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| Name: | The X-Philes Finis Romantics Society |
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| Dates: | created around 1997, ceased in August 2001 |
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| Fandom: | The X-Files |
| URL: | Home Page, another version of the Home Page |
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The X-Philes Finis Romantics Society was a website that contained The X-Philes Finis Romantics Society Literary Vault, a discussion forum, a chat room, photo manips/wallpaper, links, and photos.
From a fan: "Remember how I mentioned before that there are many variations of a Shipper? Well, this site specializes in promoting the get-together of Mulder and Scully to occur after the series ends, and perhaps even after a series of movies end. It's a FANTASTIC site, with lots of great photos, links, and works of fiction (which I'm personally not a great fan of, but even I have to admit that these are quality writings, and not just cheesy ramblings of some over-enthusiastic Shipper)." [1]
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Introduction
The X-Files Finis Romantics Society's welcoming committee greets you to sit and stay a while. Have some ice tea and relax. Is that an electric chair? Oh, no, that's umm...something else...[insert crashing, yelling, screams of terror]. Ignore the man behind the curtain, too, will you? Thanks.
Ok, do you know what a relationshipper is? If so, you're already ahead of the game. If not, a relationshipper is a person who wants Mulder and Scully to "get together."
This site is a little more specific, though. A finis shipper is a relationshipper who wants Mulder and Scully to become romantically involved at the end of the series or at of a series of movies. You might have called yourself a fence-sitter in the past, but really, aren't you a shipper at heart? If this is YOU then feel even more welcome here--because this is our basic belief, but don't sorry...even those of you who want them to "get it on" right here and now....you're just as welcome. ;-)
We want no fighting here, though. Noromos...behave yourself if you do come here. Shippers...stand up straight and present yourself well--we have a good name to uphold. Now sit back and enjoy the site...our finis elves will take good care of you all. [2]
A 2001 Farewell
Well, I think the time has come. As of today (August 27, 2001) I am officially closing down the X-Philes Finis Romantics Society. Unfortunately my interest in the show and in fandom has dried up, and this website is far too much work to maintain for the pleasure I do or do not get out of it these days. I haven't been too speedy on updates either, so there will be little difference I suppose. :-) I'm also leaving the country for an extended time so I will be a). out of touch with the show and b). out of touch from my computer, so what better time than now? I've met many wonderful people through the X-files, and for them I will always be grateful. To those who have been silent but supporting in visiting my site all these years, thank you too. It's been a wonderful experience these last four years (four years!!!), and I've actually have learned a lot--about the internet, about fans, about human nature, and how to kill a shape-shifting bounty hunter alien.
This site will remain where it is, more of an archive of past facts, pictures, and whatever content has accumulated here over the years. The discussion forum is also still open, so visit if you will. If there are still questions you have about the site--if there are stories of yours archived here that you'd like removed, please contact me at the email address below. I will be available, more or less.
On a final note--I think it's pretty appropriate to close this site, because as a Finis Shipper I think I (or shall we say, "we") have gotten the ending we wanted, don't you think?
So long, and thanks for the fish. [3]