lets talk about the term "apologist" in the context of the dsmp fandom
let me explain. it's the same thing as the term "stans" case
stans originally means and is defined as "obsessive fans" or super fans in a negative light. stans are extreme fans going major lengths that are often disturbing to others.
BUT, as we all know, its not That Deep.
stans literally just mean super fans for a certain cc, show, celebrity, etc.
take another example: simp
"simp" originally means something derogatory or insulting but now its been normalized as a replacement for crushing on someone.
the term "apologist" doesn't mean someone excuses or justifies ALL of a certain fictional character's actions, good or bad. im just a tired of all this apologist discourse c!dream apologist has to go through over symphatizing a mc rp villain. being called "abuse apologists" over mc rp is (1) perfomative activism (2) and hurts victims of actual abuse and manipulation that likes c!dream or any other character.
so next time you mfers go after c!dream apologist or any other villain stan, dont bring in ur irl morals to judge their fictional preferences. you just look like an attention seeking asshole. its unnecessary.