Second Favourite Pairings / Fic Tagging

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Recent discussions on Tumblr set me thinking about these topics and as it's easier to discuss things on here and not everyone is on Tumblr anyway, I was wondering what the most popular pairings are after Lister / Rimmer.

If anyone disagrees with my assumption that male Lister / Rimmer is everyone's favourite pairing, please say so.  I'd say my second favourite is Lister / Ace - I just love their easy camaraderie, especially in "Dimension Jump".  Or if you want a pairing that isn't a variation on Lister / Rimmer, maybe Mellie / Ace.  I wanted to see a lot more of her than we got - kudos to Hattie for making the most of her role.

Also, how do people feel about tagging rarer pairings in fics if they're not the main focus of the story?  Would you feel cheated if they're restricted to the background or only have one brief scene or would you be so pleased to read them that it doesn't matter?

I ask because I've noticed in some larger fandoms some people refuse to read anything that doesn't end in requited happiness for their OTP.  I don't think anyone here is quite that choosy though.  We don't have that luxury. ;)