They see something that’s really problematic and that hurts them personally and they assume that anyone who actually still likes that thing just doesn’t care about other peoples’ pain. And I don’t think that’s always true. It’s easy to forget that while you’re feeling defensive because of something someone else likes, you’re also enjoying something that causes someone else pain.

THANK YOU. THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU. *gives you chocolates*

But in a broader context, I think it’s better, as a general rule, to talk mostly about problematic patterns in fandom as opposed to specific behaviors of individuals.

YESSSSSSS. and also: Just because you like something better, doesn't mean it's objectively better… There is no "right" way to watch a show or read a book or view a movie… FANDOM IS NOT A COMPETITION.

THIS ENTIRE PARAGRAPH. I CANNOT. SPEAK TO MY SOUL MORE, LAUREN. SOBBING.

I realize that these larger societal behaviors are made up of smaller behaviors of individuals and groups. I get that. But what good does it do to attack another person? None. It does no good.

UGH. THIS. THIS. THIS. SERIOUSLY. WHYYYYYY do people GET OFF on this? WHY? WHY DO PEOPLE FIND IT ENJOYABLE TO TEAR ANOTHER PERSON'S OPINION DOWN? DO THEY NOT SEE THAT THEY ARE *ADDING TO* THE UGLINESS IN THE WORLD? Le sigh.

In conclusion: I WANT TO MARRY THIS ENTIRE POST AND HAVE ITS BEAUTIFUL TOLERANT BABIES.

BLESS THIS POST. BLESS YOUR EXISTENCE. {insert many gifs of adoration}