Hello there! You don't know me, but somehow I've stumbled on this post and I recognize your name from HHOW. I'm registered in HHOW, but I rarely comment there (or on my own LJ account). I just wanted to say a big thank you for your post, especially for this:
Internet fandom exists for squee and criticism. But too often these days, in every segment of this crazy place, constructive criticism seems to be replaced by borderline if not full on temper tantrums, and squeeing looks more like the bashing of characters, actors, show runners, and fans. No wonder people are leaving.
I know that I'm days late from your original day of rant, but I've been trying to find someone, anyone who has been feeling the exact same way regarding this fandom. Lately, I've been feeling disheartened regarding the way people have been reacting to this show, either directly from the episodes or through the spoilers. In HHOW's episode posts, I made a point to read every post, but now it's difficult to do because it's not very enjoyable. I really, really appreciate reading your take on the show and I can name a small few like Boffle. But on the other side, I can also name posters who I HATE to read. I consider myself a House/Cuddy fan, but I'm foremost a fan of the show. The reason I watch this show is because of House and the way he interacts with EVERYONE. So it's really trying to read the negativity that keeps pouring out of the threads and it seems it's mostly based on ships. I think I can say the last few days on the spoiler thread was the same people saying the same thing. And why is there bitterness for things that haven't been shown yet or maybe won't be even shown? If you rile yourself up regarding a spoiler that one fears has to do with a hated ship, then you won't enjoy the show WHILE you are watching it. And it's usually the anti-shippers of any pair who have the sharper eye regarding a certain scene that had nothing to be shippy about in the first place. Please don't think me crazy or rude for butting in your post, but I just wanted to express my happiness that I've found someone who STILL likes this show and can still have a discussion. Thanks again!
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Date: 2009-04-25 04:09 am (UTC)Internet fandom exists for squee and criticism. But too often these days, in every segment of this crazy place, constructive criticism seems to be replaced by borderline if not full on temper tantrums, and squeeing looks more like the bashing of characters, actors, show runners, and fans. No wonder people are leaving.
I know that I'm days late from your original day of rant, but I've been trying to find someone, anyone who has been feeling the exact same way regarding this fandom. Lately, I've been feeling disheartened regarding the way people have been reacting to this show, either directly from the episodes or through the spoilers. In HHOW's episode posts, I made a point to read every post, but now it's difficult to do because it's not very enjoyable. I really, really appreciate reading your take on the show and I can name a small few like Boffle. But on the other side, I can also name posters who I HATE to read. I consider myself a House/Cuddy fan, but I'm foremost a fan of the show. The reason I watch this show is because of House and the way he interacts with EVERYONE. So it's really trying to read the negativity that keeps pouring out of the threads and it seems it's mostly based on ships. I think I can say the last few days on the spoiler thread was the same people saying the same thing. And why is there bitterness for things that haven't been shown yet or maybe won't be even shown? If you rile yourself up regarding a spoiler that one fears has to do with a hated ship, then you won't enjoy the show WHILE you are watching it. And it's usually the anti-shippers of any pair who have the sharper eye regarding a certain scene that had nothing to be shippy about in the first place. Please don't think me crazy or rude for butting in your post, but I just wanted to express my happiness that I've found someone who STILL likes this show and can still have a discussion. Thanks again!