What are your thoughts on noncon fic and the people who get off on it? Given what you've alluded to lately (sorry if I'm way off base there but that's sorta what it reads like) I'm curious as to what you think

It all depends on how it's written and handled, I guess. It's a far too common reality for far too many of us, and as far as that goes it's going to find its way into a lot of writing as some function of plot device. Handled realistically and empathetically (and that doesn't mean pitying), I don't see a problem with it as a genre/sub-genre.

I've only really run into problems personally when an author who doesn't possess a real understanding of it -- that it's an act of violence, not sex and sure as fuck not affection or romance -- tries to use it as a plot. That can run from simply being triggering to full-on offensive. There's also been a few instances of people accidentally crossing the lines when trying to write, say, BDSM and crossing into noncon and not realizing they've done so -- in those cases, that's usually a matter of not really researching what you're writing about, not an intentional surprise!no-warning NC.

As for people who actually 'get off on it' as you put it, as opposed to "will read it for the emotional dynamic" -- and there's a big difference there -- ... as long as they understand exactly what it is they're seeing, and can distinguish that as being a literary kink versus something they'd actually do or condone in real life? Can't judge them for it while I'm immersed in a fandom that also glorifies TWC.

Goes for any kink, no matter how taboo -- you can't control what turns you on, but you can control what you do about it.

As long as it stays a mental kink and doesn't become a behavior, or cross the boundaries into reality and cause you to lose sight of what the truth of it is for people who have endured it? I can't judge. But I will say this; if someone ever heard my story or the stories of some of my friends and reacted with "...that's hot" or some such? I would not be speaking to them ever again, no.

Ageplay and NCplay between consenting adults is an entirely different matter than the actual behavior -- the same goes for reading or writing it. HOWEVER. If it's something that could become seriously problematic if acted on, the individual should get some help.

Have at it.