Hey, i know y'all love the fact that Vico Ortiz or David Jenkins or Con O' Neil are so vocally supportive of fanworks. I do too.
But.
Quelch the parasocial attitude now that it's early. Don't treat these people like your best friends or ask their opinions on fandom things. It's very nice that they like fanwork but for fuck's sake, try to leave them alone. Don't look for their approval. Have a chuckle and move on.
I saw countless times what happens to approachable crew when they meet with overentusiastic fanbases on twitter and it. never. ends. well.
I know it sounds overparanoid but I can spot the fandom growing incredibly fast (100 fics per day AT LEAST) and - with that - the pool of vocal drama increases. And, with that, the attitude towards crew changes.
It's manageable now but it will become A Thing and the best we can do is:
1) make your corners to interact in/share ur thoughts. small friend groups good and foster creativity!
2) block and move on if you see shit you dont wanna see. it's fine. don't vague about it either, cmon.
3) dont dig into what the actors say and do, they're people. Don't elevate them as unproblematic icons, this will make the switch to "they suck" more brutal. Leave the actors alone and limit what you tell them. Check yourself for the parasocial attitude and calm it.
4) there will be a point between seasons people WILL get bored and try to pick fights. ignore them. Be vocal about fandom events! Make AU weeks, make zines, make big bangs! Try to channel that energy into creativity.
5) this is fandom. have fun. if you're not having fun, log off and take care of yourself, yes?
