more unpopular opinions (how could I not)

[astridv]

gakked from everyone else.


1. Taste.
We all got different ones.
For some reason, people have a problem with that.

How, for example, can slashers take offense in non-slashers stating they'd never read slash - yet in the same post they say they wouldn't read het? (And why do I find myself categorized as a non-slasher after years of being a card-carrying Garak/Bashir shipper ;o)?) It's the whole 'If you're not with us, you're against us' attitude that's bugging me. And it's not just slash; it's all over the fandom, and the reason why I stay the hell away from most boards.

Why can't I mention that I usually don't read a particular pairing/genre when I recommend a story? It's just to illustrate how much the writing convinced me. How can anyone possibly be offended by me not loving their pairing/genre quite as much as they do? It doesn't always have to be about politics -- most of the time it's just a matter of TASTE, for crying out loud.

I mean, fanfiction (in a way) is like a huge buffet - I have a favourite dish; most of us do. I also like to go around and get a taste of some of the other things. As long as they're well cooked... written. And that's all there is to it.

Also...

2. I think Season six of Buffy was one of the best.

3. I find RPF offensive.

4. Spoilers are like cigarette smoke - if you like'em, knock yourself out. I just don't like them forced upon me second hand.

I've forgotten the rest. That's probably a good thing.

Comments

[liliaeth]

1. Can't dispute tastes. Hell, I like Harmony, lots of people don't, it's just a matter of taste.
2. Season six was decent, just to bad that they didn't bother to redeem Buffy from it.
3. RPF is just wrong. It's one thing to write about characters, but to write about real life people... It's just... wrong.
4. Yeah, just cause I can't stay away from spoilers, doesn't give me the right to throw them on others without their permission. I always try and ask first, no matter how much I like to talk about them.

[astridv.livejournal.com]

1. Can't dispute tastes.
Right. Only sometimes I think fans would find a way to kerfuffle about someone's favourite color. I just learned that apparently Spike's duster is a controversial issue all in itself. Still trying to wrap my mind around that. ;o)

[liliaeth]

lol, personally I want him out of that, he looks to good to hide himself in that thing, otherwise, no real big opinion;-)

[monanotlisa.livejournal.com]

How, for example, can slashers take offense in non-slashers stating they'd never read slash - yet in the same post they say they wouldn't read het?

Ah yeah, seen that one before. Bleh.

Why can't I mention that I usually don't read a particular pairing/genre when I recommend a story? It's just to illustrate how much the writing convinced me. How can anyone possibly be offended by me not loving their pairing/genre quite as much as they do? It doesn't always have to be about politics -- most of the time it's just a matter of TASTE, for crying out loud.

What can I say?

Ah, yes:

WORD!

I mean, fanfiction (in a way) is like a huge buffet - I have a favourite dish; most of us do. I also like to go around and get a taste of some of the other things. As long as they're well cooked... written. And that's all there is to it.

That's gonna be my new favourite quote. *g*

3. I find RPF offensive.

Fair enough. On a rational level, I find it offensive, too; on a personal level, I am not offended: I cannot trust my squick instinct, so I rather stay away from it.

4. Spoilers are like cigarette smoke - if you like'em, knock yourself out. I just don't like them forced upon me second hand.

More stuff to remember.

It's the Quotable Astrid!!

I've forgotten the rest. That's probably a good thing.

& ;-)

[astridv.livejournal.com]

That's gonna be my new favourite quote. *g*
I may have been kind of hungry when I wrote that post ::grin::

It's the Quotable Astrid!!
rotflmao!

Hey, only 5% left to download! TV time! I hope this one works... you never know. You know, I remember the Olden Days, when we just turned on the tv to watch something... and damn, that was boring! ;o)

[monanotlisa.livejournal.com]

Ah, those days. Didn't we still ride horses and travel in carriages, then? *g*

And good luck with the DL! Will give it a try tomorrow here...still so grateful for your CD. My parents were impressed-- and I haven't forgotten thanking you properly; just have to find the time and the money. Which WILL be moire plentiful again, I know it. & :-)

[astridv.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about that, it's really no big deal. Compared to what I spend on postage, a little CD now and then doesn't even register. (The other day I payed 21 € for an inner-country delivery... had to pick up my jaw from the floor when I heard the price). So, no worries.

This one downloaded quite fast, btw. I'm gonna check it out now :)

[monanotlisa.livejournal.com]

Have FUN!!!!