#fandom doing its thing

[forget-my-charms]

The interesting thing about the human brain is that it tends to cherry pick information based on the individual's culture, upbringing, lifestyle, etc. That's basically the only thing I've learned about being in any fandom. You will have people who agree on headcanons but for entirely different reasons than your own.

Isn't that cool?

[forget-my-charms]

Discourse will always exist in any fandom. Fans who claim there isn't any in their fandom have done a remarkable job in catering their experience to see positivity.

Be those fans.

Immersing yourself in discourse is only going to make you bitter and disillusioned. Write beautiful stories and detailed headcanons. Draw gorgeous art. Flood the tags with positivity. Use the block button liberally. Take a break every now and then.

But don't allow strangers on the internet to destroy what you makes you happy. I'm not saying to start attacking bad fans, just don't let it affect you. Don't give negativity space in your head or your social media.

I know it's easier said than done. But it can be done.

[forget-my-charms]

I've gotta say I love fandom. There's so many things I've read and seen that are done by such talented people. Where can you go to see that? A library or museum? Ugh. You mean I've gotta leave the house and like, possibly make awkward small talk with strangers face to face?

Gross.

[forget-my-charms]

hey hey hey hey hey fandom is all opinions, just about stuff we enjoy, you're good headcanons are definitely opinions you're doin great you're allowed to like things and speculate and elaborate and analyze keep kickin ass, fandom person. :)

Thank you, nonny. I really appreciate it :D