What I have To Say to TF: Prime Haters Overrunning TFW2005.com
Okay so I just see a lot of hate going around on TFW2005 and it annoys me to no end. Especially when they harp on the few people who actually like something. God Forbid we actually like the show. It's peer pressure/Bullying and I dislike that kind of immaturity with a passion.
BTW this is a normal occurrence with he end of each TF show. This Hate Fest occurs. EVER single TIME. I been in this fandom long enough to recognize the pattern. The end comes the Hatters come out.
Post: (Took Place in the discussion forum about the new
"Art of Prime Book Topic"
I personally think Prime did many things wrong (basically wasted plot potential as many have said yada yada) but a lot more things right in retrospect.
It was refreshing and catered to a more mature audience then most TF TV shows of the past which was a risky thing for hasbro to do and I personally applaud them for it.
I personally enjoyed the darker themes and the fact it included a mix/homage of many past shows into one to give every fan a little something to enjoy here and there. Some characters were too heavily focused on perhaps but that's what character building of the core cast has always been about in any story. now also being an Animator/artist myself I can really appreciate the time and effort that went into it from an aesthetic point of view. I would have loved a chance to work on this show personally.
realistically no show is ever going to be perfect in the fans eyes just because the fans represent such a fluid and ever changing flow of opinions. Not to mention there are many new generations coming down the line soon that will only add new opinions to this reservoir of controversy.
One thing is for sure the creative minds behind the show really were passionate about what they were apart of and that is something that really should be recognized even by those who criticize and nitpick each of the shows utter failures and weaknesses. We are all inherently flawed so the fact some of you expect miracles and perfection to fit your own personal agendas is at best immature and unrealistic.
If were so busy picking something apart all the time I honestly think we lose sight of what these shows are truly meant to be. Entertaining stories. It eats up our energy and we fret over nothing and continue to spiral into a big unhappy pile of resentment. Its not healthy...
Personally, It's a show I like but I'm not going to wast my time complaining about it. And I'm not talking about constructive criticism here I'm talking about repeat hate offenders for quite honestly any of the TF series.
Each show brings valuable insight into the franchise... if you ask me every show has a lot it has contributed over the years. Do I like some more then others yes but you don't see me comparing things that really are each unique in their own right.
If you don't like it, its easy enough to say your peace and move on with your life but when you continue to rant and rave about something that is already done and over with I have to question ones mental stability when someone become obsessive in picking apart and complaining about something that is simply meant originally for their entertainment to begin with.
There's a simple solution to truly show your resentment of a show rather then picking on those in forms who actually enjoy being entertained by it. (Gasp how horrible of us who ENJOY something!?)
Write to Hasbro or don't watch it, and avoid contributing to its success. Heck even arguing about it gives it more exposure ironically.
But filling forms with CONSTANT nitpicking and hate is just plain immature and disrespectful to the people who worked extremely hard on the shows they put out for you the fans not to mention it really ruins the Fandom experience for many and paints an ugly picture of what this fandom truly is about sadly.
I been in this fandom for years and I can quite honestly say there are two sides to this fandom one i simply adore and love having the opportinty to socialize and talk with in my free time and another EXTREME side I avoid and worry about greatly.
Back on topic I really am looking forward to seeing and eventually adding this book to my collection!
Anyways there I said my own peace so I am peac-ing out. ~bai
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-prime-discussion/968575-some-tidbits-art-prime-book-4.html#post10424072
