Alright everyone. Long time no talk, but I feel the need to say this because I am honestly so upset about something I just saw that was said to another account on here. I will keep it anonymous for respect reasons, but also because I’m sure a multitude of people have experienced this as well and I think this needs to be said for everyone.
So, recently someone accused Remadora shippers of being homophobic and RACIST. As I cannot see where this assumption came from for the latter of this horrendous accusation, I won’t speak to understanding how one can argue with an outrageous claim and I won’t entertain it. The first half is a different, very familiar story.
However, I think we have to take a moment to understand the severity of this. Not just look at it and be like “ugh, how rude” or “that was mean” or “wtf”.
The statement made was wildly, wildly INAPPROPRIATE, and not okay, without fair evidence. Respectfully, I think we can all decide for ourselves what evidence of homophobic behavior is and therefore call out those who commit it.
Now I know, and understand, that sometimes there may be rivalry between different ships. Friendly quarrels and such. However, there is no reason for cruelty. There are many fandoms which I, and others, are a part of. And there are many ships within these fandoms. Some are canon, fanon, popular ships, or the underdog ships, and I’ve been a part of one of these in almost every fandom. I think that’s what’s great about having an imagination and truly appreciating the content we’re given even after the book is closed, the final season or the movie ends. The fans continue it, and it’s amazing to see what creations are born from these fandoms.
When someone, anyone, purposely attacks another fandom or ship, in attempt to undermine, hurt, or make themselves feel superior, you are NOT participating the fandom. You are being unusually cruel and harsh for no reason than to make yourself better. You are a BULLY. And while that feels like such an elementary label, it is true.
Personally, my ships and my fandoms are my source of escape. They make me happy during rough times, and they spark creativity. I can enjoy a world completely all my own, and share this world with others, if and when I want to. I can appreciate the other worlds and bounce ideas off of people I might not agree with, but still enjoy talking to.
When I see others of my fandom, or my ship, attacked with senseless claims such as this, it saddens me. It seeps negativity into my fandom and ultimately into my life. I would never dream of doing something like this to someone because I wouldn’t want it done to me. This might be somebody else’s escape, and to ruin that with needless toxicity is just horrible.
Please. Don’t allow this to continue. Even if you do not agree with a fandom, ship or story that someone has bravely shared with you, then please scroll along. Don’t follow them. Don’t like their pictures. Don’t comment. Don’t participate. Don’t ruin something for someone, that you wouldn’t want ruined for yourself.
Please be kind. Be respectful. And be open to the idea that someone might have a different opinion. There are plenty of people out there and plenty of different creations to appreciate, and you might find someone who isn’t from the same fandom or ship, that will change your perspective. They may become your mutual, your beta or even your friend!
It is not wrong to love Wolfstar, or Remadora, or both! Don’t belittle people for feeling brave enough to say it, and don’t tell someone there love for something is actually a horrible, horrible action and therefore they’re a terrible person. The world right now is full of issues of racism, homophobia, prejudice, and so on. To play that card, simply because you don’t agree, is disrespect to the person you’re accusing and to the people who are actually struggling with those issues.
Just be kind. Be respectful. Participate in your fandom, and appreciate the other ones.
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