i’m getting so sick of The Fandom Cycle.
I’m not against discourse or criticism of shows at all, but it’s the way it happens. I can see it coming. It always follows the same steps:
show: *premieres*
fans: ooooh new & shiny & FUN!
show: *introduces some elements that are relatively progressive and/or the fandom enjoys, like certain ships*
fans: *taking it way too far* THIS SHOW IS LITERALLY PERFECT AND THE BEST, MOST FLAWLESS THING THAT HAS EVER BEEN ON TV
show: *inevitably does not live up to the insanely tough standards placed on it by the fandom*
some fans: *criticize flaws, express disappointment, write cool & important metas*
other fans: HOW DARE THEY?? I’M QUITTING AND SENDING HATE TO EVERYONE. HOW DARE ANY OF YOU STILL ENJOY THIS SHOW? YOU ARE ALL HORRIBLE PEOPLE.
fandom: *inevitably dissolves into a clusterfuck of in-fighting, ship wars, & cliques*