The TW people aren't much better about marking things abandoned I'm afraid. There are a couple of fics out there that people constantly make a big deal about and forget to mention the writers have just walked away at about the 90% mark.

Positions: they could invest in dolls?

Aristocrats. Well, we'll have to agree to disagree there. While I've met some as you describe, I've also met people holding hereditary titles that would make Amy Winehouse look like a model citizen.

But Jason Issacs is one fine individual. Hate the character, love the man.

PS: Are we going to see your stories on epicproportion? You were invited (check your LJ homepage, select Communities, Manage Your Invites). You're stuff would be most welcome there.