*rolls eyes*

[lirazel]

OMG Y'ALL.

Did you know that we as Spuffy/Spike fans have ~superpowers???? That we can render things meaningless for other people? Also did you know that anyone who doesn't think the earlier seasons of BtVS are "better" is automatically "lacking in perspective" about the show?

Because I wasn't aware of this, but I'm so glad that people have informed and enlightened me! I can now fix my perspective to get it in line with....

Oh. Wait. Who decides these things again? They're opinion-based? You mean that no one is actually wrong if they enjoy a different episode of a TV show than I do? Seriously?

CHAOS WILL NOW ENSUE. HOW WILL THE UNIVERSE BEAR UP UNDER SUCH ANARCHY?

*runs and hides*

Comments

[local-max.livejournal.com]

Also word to your description of conception vs. execution of C/A. (You're Welcome made me cry at the end. I don't cry easily. Now, if only someone could explain to me Lindsey's plan.... ;) )

[local-max.livejournal.com]

Data point: I'm male and was watching the show at ~14-16 and I identified a LOT with s5-7 Buffy, and (basically) not at all with s1-4 Buffy. (Guess the gender-bending really worked! But I kid.)

And word on the clinical depression thing. How did they get away with doing that? I guess since they're still bashed for it, they only sort of did.

[ohwaluvusbab.livejournal.com]

Ha, well, I wouldn't identify as a typical feminine female myself (which Buffy's character from S1-4, for all intents and purposes, was), so I'm definitely chalking it up to the gender-bending.

The depression arc, for most people who have experienced depression, is incredibly effective. (There are some detractors, but no one can claim that all people experience depression the same.) It's damn difficult to relate to if you've never been at all depressed though. (I still see complaints like 'Why couldn't Buffy just have some self-respect?' 'Why didn't she direct her anger towards the people who were actually responsible for bringing her back?' ...I mean, really? Wow.) I think the key point here (and in any discussion, really) is that the number of people who hate something *does not erase the people who like it*, no matter how small the latter number may be. Tip #1 in not being a douche.

[xlivvielockex.livejournal.com]

I ship C/A in theory, though I heartily dislike the execution...I think they squandered all the potential of the ship.

Most C/Aers feel this way too. LOL The execution and the squandering of the potential. I mean, C/A had no organic obstacles outside of the curse so they threw in all this crap like Groo and ascending and Cordy being possessed. So much fail. That's why I love the fanfiction and I live off the subtext since the text for them is lamesauce most of the time.

I have to say that I'm really glad that people are FINALLY starting to see the light regarding Charisma's firing. I know it's painful for her but I am so happy she's talking about it more openly. So many people have called her so many ugly names when she first started talking about it but now it seems more people are supporting her instead of the Joss Is God And Can Do No Wrong mindset.

It's so funny because yesterday afternoon, I was talking to a friend about That 70s Show. It seems to rerun on four different channels here so I can always catch an episode. I have to stop watching after Eric leaves though, sometimes before, because I loved Jackie/Hyde. Another ship who's ending broke my heart. I must like the abuse. :)

[snickfic]

Not to worry. It sounds like if you just carry on with the battle for sanity and perspective, and you'll get banned eventually.

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

WE HAS SUPERPOWERS!! *SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

I clicked on the link and read a bit and OMG I'm soooooooo glad I never ever EVER go on that site!

So much small-mindedness! So much Spike/Spuffy hate!!
I don't get how they can be so judgmental over a list asking people for their favourite episodes. It's so totally subjective!! *doesn't get it*

My 6yo daughter is a Spuffy shipper. Just like her mum. *nods*

&hearts

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

Well that's just... neat!

^_^