Unbiased SPN Support

This is a safe space for all members of the SPN community. With no bias towards any ship, characters or actors, come to us to report bullying, ask for help, find connections and remember: it isn't the fan, it's the individual behind it.

[spncaresnetwork]

May I join this awesome thing you guys have done? :)

Done! Welcome to the network :) I’m trying to keep us more active so if anyone has some suggestions feel free to send them in. 

~Sami

*Note for other Mods: Sorry for messing up the spacing on the members page but I’m not sure how to fix it.

[spncaresnetwork]

Things are crazy right now, so much hate is being sent and people are being severely affected. So I want to challenge you guys to send out at least one supportive message to someone on your dashboard. Or make a post about a fellow blogger complimenting them and tag it with spncaresnet and SPN love. I'll reblog it here to show the positivity against the hate. -Sami (darlinglittlehunter)

[spncaresnetwork]

I would like to welcome bisxualdean to the network .

p.s. anyone who wants to be added just send us an ask it is never to late :)

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy

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Members List

Just a reminder if anyone has followed us but forgot to send an ask. It is never too late, message us with a request to be added to the members list and one of the mods will take care of it asap.

[wannabeastarshipranger]

Hey guys! I know we have a week before the actual episode. I thought we could use this time to write fics and make art to celebrate this awesome milestone! Starting today, Tuesday, November 4th, I will post a theme and you can either post it on your own blog or submit things to me based on various...

[spncaresnetwork]

This is happening on my personal if you guys want in on this. I posting this from my phone, so I can't link my URL below, but just head to my ask or submit. The cast can't have all the fun! -wannabeastarshipranger (AJ)

[spncaresnetwork]

Hi, I saw this yesterday and I love this idea so much and I wanted to know if I could join in on it as well? c:

Of course you can! You have been added to the list! Welcome!

-wannabeastarshipranger (AJ)

[spncaresnetwork]

I had sent a request to join but now I'm not sure if I sent it on anon by mistake? So I'll just send another one I guess.

I am not sure what happened, but you have been added to the list! Welcome!

-wannabeastarshipranger (AJ)

[spncaresnetwork]

Hi there! I would really like to be a part of this safe space, 'cause for the love of Satan I'm tired of fighting...

Sure you’re added! 

I would also like to welcome paintedcastiel to the community 

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy (Sami)  

[spncaresnetwork]

I’ve been in this fandom for a long time (okay, I left the fandom a long time ago but this network has made me consider giving it another chance), and I have to ask… what exactly is the point of this:

http://nancy444.tumblr.com/post/101527267285#notes

http://nancy444.tumblr.com/post/100777774710#notes

And this: http://nancy444.tumblr.com/tagged/stalkers-gotta-stalk

It’s only fueling the bullying in this fandom, honestly, and I’m talking about BOTH sides. Not just Nancy. I’ve watched this cycle go on and on for months, and it’s shit like this that drove me away from the fandom in the first place. I don’t hate Nancy, don’t get me wrong, but it got to the point where I ended up unfollowing her because I was so fucking tired of the constant negativity/ship wars/bitching/whatever you want to call it. 

Sorry for rambling, but I needed to vent and there is no way in hell I would post this on my primary blog. #kthanksbai

--Anonymous

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The links are all to one blog, but they show both sides to this argument.

There isn't any point, to be blunt. The simple fact is that if everyone were to ignore what they hated and move on, they would have a much better time. Of course, there's always the freedom to post opinions. The caveat is that they shouldn't aim to personally attack other users for their alternate opinions.

For example:

I can't stand John Smith

tagged as 'anti John Smith' is an opinion. Others can disagree, but it's a personally valid opinion. If others then go into the 'anti John Smith' tag, then they're stirring trouble for no reason. However, posts like:

People who like John Smith are all idiots

are hateful for no reason, even if they're tagged as 'anti John Smith'. It's fine not to like this fictional John Smith, but others are also allowed to like him without fear of judgement. That's twice as bad when tagged with the simple 'John Smith' so fans who search for him would see negativity sent towards him.

Obviously, that's just a generic name that means nothing. Both sides are, of course, wrong. It's not fair to attack anyone for their likes or dislikes. It's not right to stalk blogs that have likes which make your skin crawl. Hate blogs are useless because they channel useful energy into nothing more than spikes of anger, which then can sometimes turn into obsession.

When we see blogs like those, it's easy to slip into the idea that there's unilateral hate between Wincest and Destiel fans, Misha and J2 fans. There isn't. There's a great deal more understanding on Tumblr than people realise. Of course there are those on both sides of each who hate or send hate. It would be naive to think otherwise. However, on Tumblr, it's a lot better than you would think. It's just a shame that these negative blogs get some of the greatest attention.

We hope that you do come back to the fandom. It's a better place to be than you think. Look at the blogs who have already backed this idea. There's a mix of Wincest, Destiel, Sastiel, multishippers, J2 fans, Misha lovers, Misha dislikers, everything. We can respect our likes and dislikes, but not belittle anyone else for a separate opinion.

You can come back. If you'd like to talk in private or find some better blogs, that's more than okay.

-- soullessbrothers

[spncaresnetwork]

Fanfiction Needed

I am kinda a slacker and have like four fics up at the spn fic library ( spnfandomficshelf ) and am adding tags as they are needed. 

Please send me one of your favorite SPN fics to  here  if you have time. 

Thank you guys, you are awesome 

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy (Sami) 

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Hi!!!! Can I join? Would definitely love to be apart of the network!!

I’ve added you to the list, Welcome!-Reginaminferni (Victoria)

[spncaresnetwork]

So I saw a few of the SPN Library posts and I was so confused, until I checked back here. I do think It's a great idea, I can probably suggest a few authors once the whole thing is running. Maybe even I, and other members of this network can help write some as requested by others.

Oops sorry I have made this so confusing!

I ( itsaspecialkindofcrazy) am the one doing the SPN library posts. It is part of my account and i will ad members or admins to help out.

I have been reblogging it here because this is where i firsts mentioned it. I would love members of the network to help out or give suggestions for fics to post about, I created it to compliment the community.

You could send asks here, but for the sake of the other Mods (and the fact that i was previously just a member) I was trying to manage it from my ask box on my blog. 

Soon the SPN Fic Library (I don’t want to link it yet) will be ready and asks can go there. 

I suck at making things clear the first time lol

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy (Sami) 

[darlinglittlehunter-deactivated]

So the the SPN Library doesn’t have any fics yet so it is not open for that yet. I will add some members to help me out with posting fic recs or you could just help out with one of the tasks.

To appy to be a member send me an ask and tell me what ship you read fics for, how often you are...

[spncaresnetwork]

Apply to be a member! I want to make sure ships are covered properly. You can specialize in the ship or kink that you love (more than one person can do this with one ship)

Just go to my blog and send me an ask. I’ll get back to you after I get out of classes. 

It should be up and running (for reccing) by next monday sorry for the wait. 

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy (Sami) 

[wannabeastarshipranger]

Followers that like Supernatural!

Since we are going to have a week of waiting for our boys, I was thinking about hosting a Supernatural Fic/Fanart 200 Episode Celebration Week!

I have themes in mind, but if no one wants to participate, then I figured that I should probably save them for something else. Inbox me or reblog this with your opinions and possible theme ideas if you like this. We are at a huge milestone and I think that deserves some fun.

[spncaresnetwork]

I am reblogging this here in case some guys on here are interested. Let me know if you want to join the fun!

-AJ

[darlinglittlehunter-deactivated]

Hello! I just wanted to drop in and say that I totally think the SPN fic library is such a wonderful idea! I think it's definitely worth it and if you would like any help with it, I'd be glad to assist as well!

Thank you! It is definitely a work-in-progress. I’ll honestly take any help I can get because I don’t want to neglect my other blogs (…or school). Right now will probably be on me figuring out a tag system that isn’t to confusing to others. I’ll most likely try to finish that up this weekend. 

But after I have it set up to the point that it isn’t embarrassingly empty you could:

suggest ships/kinks/authors (or you could do that now).

if you want to and have time become a member or admin (you can specialize in a certain ship).

give me ideas to improve it 

Or if you are handy with making edits help out with a header and icon 

[spncaresnetwork]

Anyone who is interested in getting involved here are some options.

Once this blog is actually up and running I will be able to do things like blog rates  or something in exchange for fanfiction (written or found) to add to the library.  

Please feel free to send me an ask on my blog (it makes me feel guilty and motivates me to work on the SPN library) 

- itsaspecialkindofcrazy

[spncaresnetwork]

OH MY GOOD LORD, HOW DO I NAVIGATE THIS MESS OF USELESS BUTTONS AND SHITTY FORMATTING THAT IS NOW TUMBLR

Hi guys! Kota here, the absent other third of Mod Team Free Will. Figured I should at least introduce myself, since Helen (and Sami) have been doing all the work so far. 85 members strong, wow. After the conversations we've had that inspired the idea of unbiased friendship and support, it's heartening to know there are so many users out there who genuinely still care.

I'd just like to say that I have a couple of ideas on how we can make this network a little more proactive in combating the hate and bullying that goes on in our fandom, though I want to run these ideas by my Dean and the others first. For now, I'll be around to add new members and welcome everyone, sort of (assuming I can make any kind of sense out of this shitstorm Tumblr now calls a dash), and to field the occasional question when Helen isn't around because of timezones.

Stay positive, everyone! It's truly inspiring to have so many supportive people stand with us.

And in the meantime, for any new members wondering just what this network is about, see Helen's post here for reference on other ways we can be here for you.

- berettasalts (Kota)

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Welcome to:

deansbeerbottle sliceofwinchesterpie melistiel ilcuoreardendo-fic

-- soullessbrothers