holding your hand while i say this: heated rivalry has reached the point in it's lifespan where people are going to start picking it apart in bad faith. this is historically what happens when something is overexposed and also when it's beloved by a largely female/queer audience.
don't engage with people who were never going to give it a chance to begin with. understand that it does not need to prove it's quality to anyone, and regardless, it will likely remain a cherished romance for many millions of people from here on out.
"Block and delete". It's like "bend and snap" but preserves your sanity.
