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Old 02-10-2013, 04:04 PM
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Amber Benson/Tara Maclay Appreciation Thread #45: Because she'd rather have her brain sucked out than betray her friends




Welcome to the 45th installment of our naughty little thread! We're here to discuss the inimitable Amber Benson who brought to our homes each week for an unforgettable three years one of the most beloved characters in television history: Tara Maclay. This is an appreciation thread.

Proud carpet munching lesbos are encouraged to join us. Poetry from other languages is also welcome.

The Harp that Once Through Tara's Halls.
by Thomas Moore

The harp that once through Tara's halls
The soul of music shed,
Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls
As if that soul were fled.
So sleeps the pride of former days,
So glory's thrill is o'er,
And hearts that once beat high for praise,
Now feel that pulse no more!

No more to chiefs and ladies bright
The harp of Tara swells;
The chord alone that breaks at night,
Its tale of ruin tells.
Thus Freedom now so seldom wakes,
The only throb she gives
Is when some heart indignant breaks,
To show that still she lives.




Here's some nice Amber websites:

a m b e r h o l i c s
Lovely and Amazing
Amberbenson.ws - amber benson Resources and Information. This website is for sale!
a m b e r h o l i c s
Amazing Amber.co.uk
The Essence of Amber

THE MIGHTY BENSONITES
THE AMBERHOLICS
THE REAL MACLAYS

1) 100%_Tara_fan (Johnny)
2) PassionWagon
3) ipek
4) buffster&spikey (Neta)
5) CaliforniaKate
6) Eidolon14
7) algernonsidney (Chris)
8) Immortal Survivor
9) The Evil Slayer
10) Liz_Parker_Evans
11) xVMoonStarVx
12) Kitty Fantastico - lenie
13) TinySnapDragon
14) I_Love_Candy
15) Chuckie - Mel
16) Tarafied
17) Ann
18) *Lethe's Bramble* (Nath)
19) tara&buffylove
20) Katkins
21) TheIrish (Catie)
22) ?~*Strawberry*~? (Noga)
23) Switch (Brit)
24) Immortal CandyGirl
25) Oddkitten
26) Vermont Slayer (Rich)
27) MorningSmile
28) MARIAROCKS000 (Alex)
29) SassySarah
30) Mattyw
31) Millzy
32) Shakra
33) candysoul
34) ~*Cubby*~
35) Beep103 (Jess)
36) duygu
37) Ladeia
38) anifan
39) ~Judu~ (Judu)
40) AnimalCrackers (Jess)
41) DaWsonSReaLJoEy
42) Andalusia
43) Rivulet027 (Riley)
44) Bitca77 (Becca)
45) Andysgirl
46) tarasApprentice
47) TweetyGurl
48) buffypurple12 - Jen
49) ~ Timmy ~
50) mairead
51) katesarama
52) dreamgal
53) Tonks
54) youdodoodletoo
55) Danielle2
56) stoned_kitten
57) Frelling Tralk - Naomi
58) twilliams
59) Living Dead Girl - Liz
60) northernstarchik
61) nirvana1
62) Wilster
63) Dana2001a
64) WillowTaraPhoebe - Justy
65) ~*Faerie*~
66) goldenpuppies at heart - Sharon
67) wazzup37
68) .*.~.Laura.~.*.
69) Temptress
70) Isis2015
71) Lorelai Obsessed
72) Philosophist
73) Spikes Angel
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76) willywiccan
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78) NBalways
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80) AuroraRuby
81) Cheali
82) Naomilyforever
83) DUHsoTK
84) Charmed Slayer Angel
85) WileyDairyGnome
86) BlackWhiteRose
87) baelfire24

We now have over 69 members!!!

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Let's start the Amber/Tara partying!

Thanks to WileyDairyGnome for the Tara banners!



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Yay for new thread!! The OP looks great, love the gif at the end.
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It does look great doesn't it?
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TFTNT

And the OP looks lovely
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And the OP looks lovely
You're welcome.

Couldn't have the OP looking all broken-y with links and such
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^ Nope we couldn't have that You did a great job

And the new banners are lovely
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^ Nope we couldn't have that You did a great job

And the new banners are lovely
Thanks

I'm happy that WileyDairyGnome came up with the banners
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Thanks, I'm glad to have been able to contribute to my favourite character's app. thread.
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Thanks, I'm glad to have been able to contribute to my favourite character's app. thread.
You're very welcome Thanks for offering to make those banners

Thought you guys might find this interesting. There's this Buffy novel called "Dark Congress" by Christopher Golden ,and he brought Tara back in it! I found this interview with him, and he had this to say about the book

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First, thanks so much for the trust that many of you have in me. It means a great deal. Second, regarding Tara...she is not a ghost or a dream. Normally I would keep this sort of thing very much a secret, but the last thing I want to do is mislead anyone, so let me be clear...

I wanted closure. I know a lot of you did as well. I desired a proper farewell for one of the most realistic couples I've ever seen on television, and I don't believe they had that. At one point in DARK CONGRESS, I refer to the correction of a cosmic error. That should make my feelings on the subject fairly clear.

Now, the only way the Powers That Be would allow me to include this subplot in the novel was if I put the genie back in the bottle at the end. Truth be told, I didn't mind that much. As I said, all I wanted was a proper farewell. In the context of the story--the various plot threads of DARK CONGRESS--I think it works well. You'll all have to judge for yourselves whether or not you agree.

But I will say this, regarding the post from helpfulinformationperhaps. Tara *isn't* back to stay. Let's be clear on that. That wasn't up to me. Fair warning. If that troubles you, I honestly do understand, and I'd advise you to steer clear of this book. But a lot of us haven't made our peace with the way the character was eliminated, or the way her death was dealt with by the characters in the aftermath.

However, I take deep offense to the suggestion that I've created this story to draw in Tara fans in some sadistic ploy, just to hurt them, or as hype to drive sales. I don't get any royalties on this book. I've been paid. If it sells one copy, or one million copies, it doesn't make any difference, finanancially, to me. I included this element in DARK CONGRESS because, if I was going to write another Buffy book after more than four years away--likely the last I'll ever write any of these characters--I didn't want to do it without the relationship that, to me, became the emotional heart of the series.

So there you have it. Cards on the table. For those of you who read it, I hope I've done you proud.
Damn it, it's not fair that she doesn't get to stay!
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It's no fair.

I read that Joss was originally going to bring Tara back in Season 7 in an episode where Buffy could make one wish, and she wishes for Tara to come back for Willow. Although I would have loved to see that, I can understand why Amber didn't want to. It wouldn't have been right, especially after everything Buffy went through when she was resurrected. But just imagining Tara being back with the gang and being there for the finale!
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It's no fair.

I read that Joss was originally going to bring Tara back in Season 7 in an episode where Buffy could make one wish, and she wishes for Tara to come back for Willow. Although I would have loved to see that, I can understand why Amber didn't want to. It wouldn't have been right, especially after everything Buffy went through when she was resurrected. But just imagining Tara being back with the gang and being there for the finale!
No it's not!

I actually wrote a fic-oneshot based on that idea
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I didn't know Joss had that idea
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I didn't know Joss had that idea
I read about it online. It's sad that he didn't/couldn't go through with it
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I'm glad he didn't though, I'm sure Tara is in a better place in the Buffyverse. Tara deserves to be happy and in peace.
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I honestly wish he hadn't killed her off There had to be some way to get Willow to go Dark without having Tara die
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