What is Diamond in the Rough and how did it start?
Started in 2003 on a simple Proboards forum, Diamond in the Rough (DitR, for short) is a collection of online fan-created information and support for other pairings, traditionally concerning Malon and Marin of Ocarina of Time and Links Awakening fame with the hero, Link. DitR represents a hub for other fans that do not cater exclusively to the vastly more popular pairing of Zelda and Link (coined Zelink in fandom terms). It also represents the fact that not all fans are created equal; not everyone favors Zelda/Link. What DitR aspires to be is a site where fans of alternate pairings like Malon/Link, Marin/Link and others are welcome to express their opinions and joy of being a fan of a pairing that deviates from the fandom norm.
