Beta

A beta is a proofreader for one's fanfic. When a badfic is being reviewed by a member of the Canon Protection Initiative, the reviewer will often suggest getting a beta. It is important to note that a beta is the second pair of eyes needed for a fanfic: the first eyes you need are your own.

The PPC grants free beta services to most people who ask for it — just post a beta request on The Board. We used to have a beta chain, but it is now largely inactive, except for the occasional proponent of Viagra or some obscure dating service.