A fanlisting, in the simplest of terms, is a list of fans. The basic, bare point - the goal - of this site is bring together all fans of the timeless art of manga and create the largest fanlist of this subject on the web.
By "all fans," I mean _all fans_. This site does not discriminate. You do not need a website to join, you don't have to be a walking encyclopedia of all things manga-related. Just be a fan, have some sort of name, live on this planet and have a valid email address.
If you are hesitant about submitting your email address, fear not. An email address is only required so that you can be informed of updates. I will only email the members list in regards to huge updates, for example, if the FL were to change locations. Emails will never, ever be shared or sold to any third parties. In addition, you have the option of hiding your email address. So in the end, if you're that worried, you can have it so only your name appears on the list.
Simple and painless.
If you are still confused about what a fanlisting is exactly, further explore this site or visit the "headquarters" of all that is fanlisting, thefanlistings.org.
To learn more about manga itself, a good place to start is the history link found in the Manga sub-section. To find out more about the site, myself, or credit and copyright disclaimers, follow the links in The Site sub-section.