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[rareandunpophetaopinions]

Just a bit of a heads-up: I might wind up using and reusing pictures for posts, so if you see a repetition of certain pictures for posts, it’s because I notice some posts really like talking about certain characters and sadly Himaruya didn’t have enough pictures for those certain characters.  >u>;;

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

Why is your blog called rare and unpopular hetalia opinions, when your content is actually what every hetalian needs to hear, and everything you post is so rational and makes sense compared to the mainstream of the fandom?

I’m quite happy you think that way, Anon, though my opinions are only in the tags of the posts with the rare times I add as an after part.  >w>;; 

Credit for the content, however, should go to my followers and those submitting.  Seriously, a big, hearty thanks to everyone who submits, likes, follows and reblogs! Thanks for keeping this blog alive! :D

Though to answer your question seriously, Anon, I can think of some reasons:

1. Most fans are immature. However, keep in mind that not all immature fans are teenagers.  There are a good number of teenage fans who are quite rational and sane.  In contrast, there are also a good number of adult fans who get pretty bratty if their opinion is disagreed with or criticized.  I’ve definitely bumped into my fair share during my five years in Hetalia.

2. Most fans are shippers.  Shipping is probably one of the biggest causes of rifts in a fandom.  For some reason, people cannot seem to accept that people have different tastes and opinions, and there is nothing wrong with that.  Though this point is rampant in other fandoms (I’ve seen it in JoJo and Ace Attorney, however, it’s not as prevalent compared to Hetalia), it still doesn’t excuse bad behaviour.  Hetalia’s shipping fandom is definitely pretty bad, but it also depends on what you ship and where you are.  I haven’t bumped into anyone one Tumblr yet.  I’ve sadly seen a couple on DeviantArt and had one nasty encounter with a Spamano fan who used to spam me with plenty of hate comments and notes for almost two years back in 2015.

3. Some fans are self-insert floozies.  This is sadly more prevalent in the MMD Hetalia community which I used to take an active part of.  What’s even sadder is that most of these floozies get easily defensive when you try to give even a drop of constructive criticism and scream at you for being a “bully”.  They fit in Point 1 of being immature.

4. Stubborn OC creators.  From what I’ve observed on both DeviantArt and Tumblr, most Hetalia OC’s are, excuse my French, shit.  Rarely researched well, shipping fodder, Purity Shipping Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu fodder.  OC’s in the Hetalia fandom was what turned me off from OC’s for quite a while - another encounter with a bratty Philippines OC creator didn’t help.  My diving into the JoJo fandom was when I started to give OC’s more of a chance and I even created a few (though they’re Stands).  In Hetalia, however, nobody likes a poorly researched OC, but for some reason, if it’s “cute” it’s forgiven.  What the serious frack?

5. Misogynist brats.  They’re trash.  Nothing more needs to be said.

There are probably far more points I can think of, but for now, I’ll just leave it here.  Either way, the Hetalia fandom, though not as rampant as it was last year, is still suffering from the above points, and hence why this blog can still be true to its name.

Originally, I was only expecting stuff like “I love DenFin, it’s so underrated” (rare ships) or “I headcanon that Vietnam doesn’t drink all the water in her cup due to her tradition of how that’s considered rude” (cultural and fun headcanons) or “I think HetaHazard is an awesome game that deserves more attention” (underrated stuff).  However, I’m really happy at seeing and discussing the submissions you give.  Truly, they do make this blog alive.  

Cheers! :D

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

Box is closed for Anon

At least for now.

Anon is off because I’m pretty sure someone sent me like five asks in a row, and adding that to what I’ve already got, it’s starting to clog up.  And of course turning off Anon seems to intimidate people, so...>w>

That, and I kind of need a bit of a break.  

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

I love reading your tags and seeing your opinion on the stuff you submit! It's great to see someone who expresses their opinion but not be a huge bitch about it or shaming submits. /(>7<)/

Thank you so much, Anon! :’D

This blog is meant to be a place where we submit opinions and confessions that are rare, unpopular, or unheard of in the Hetalia fandom, but it’s also a place where we can discuss things maturely.  

It’s perfectly fine to disagree with a submission, post or someone’s opinion or reblog: you just have to do it in a calm and mature manner (not scream like a banshee and throw a tantrum).

I mean, I have plenty of opinions, however, I do not expect everyone to agree with them.  On the contrary - I expect a lot of people to disagree, but I don’t at all mind! We’re all different, and just because someone disagrees or thinks differently, doesn’t mean they’re wrong.

Cheers! 

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

60  Submissions + 40 Followers

I seriously don’t know how that happened, but thank you so much, guys! :D excuse this status post, but I do consider that good since again, this blog is still rather new.  >w>

I dunno if I can reach 50, but that would be so awesome! Hopefully, I can think of a better event for that, too...^^;

Anyway, cheers, and hope you continue to confess or share your opinion and enjoy this blog! :D

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

As someone who ended up growing tired of Hetalia also because of the fandom (not just because of it though, I've also naturally lost interest since I've been a fan for many years ... I am still fond of it, it just isn't my main fandom/interest anymore) and a lot of predominant opinions in it I don't agree with, your blog gives me life! :D

(From now on, I guess Josuke will be my mod avatar )

Thanks for the kind words, Anon! I’m happy this blog keeps you entertained~ =^^=

I was sick of Hetalia before because I always got requests to draw it on my DA account and the fandom tiring even me (I was a fan for 4 years).  It got even more annoying when a fanbrat got pissed at me because I said I wanted to draw other things (namely JoJo and Ace Attorney).  Though I have found that spark and do draw it again, I’m definitely far more into other fandoms and would do more complex works involving them.  >w>;;

Cheers, Anon! :D

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

Adding on from the last submission, if your submission is going to include “ <insert character> should be <insert negative noun> because all people from <insert country> are <insert negative adjective>” or among those lines, then don’t even bother submitting.

Because that speaks volumes to me on how ignorant and insensitive you are, and seriously - do you really think people will tolerate your crap? I certainly won’t.

This is a Hetalia blog about a fictional satire - not a blog where racists come and spread their BS propaganda.  Don’t use Hetalia to up or support your politics.

- Mod V

[rareandunpophetaopinions]

Give Me a Ship...

And I’ll tell you it’s pixiv name - both kana characters and English translation.  :)

Sorry if that sounds lame, but I don’t know what else to do for an event since it’s only 50 submissions and 20 followers.  orz

- Mod V