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

[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!!!!