Dear writers, there are so many readers with different preferences, don't be discouraged thinking that most readers prefer a certain trope or fic length. I know readers who prefer short fics, others medium-length and others long fics. Tropes are even more diverse.

It's impossible to avoid people starting with their preferences and I don't think the order fics are posted makes a difference in that, but it doesn't mean that readers won't explore other works.

I think it makes sense for this decision to be made between mods and writers