hey! i don't know what to think about this whole sdcc thing, it's got me feeling kind of down, what're your thoughts and comments on the situation and the fandom right now?
Hey love, I’m sorry to hear that it has you feeling badly, and I definitely understand. I’ve shared most of my thoughts on the situation. I will take it a step further and publicly share thoughts that I was keeping to my core group.
Quite frankly, I am, of course, put off with the shameful way they conducted themselves in that interview. However, I am also ashamed with how they (Jeremy, Melissa, Chris and Mechad) conducted themselves for a great deal of what we saw of the event. To be honest, I felt like I was 18 years old again, watching a bunch of drunk dudebro fraternity pledges (and their equally self-entitled girlfriend) spewing idiocy at nearly every opportunity they could. And for what reason? They were a mess. I’m not saying all four of them were awful at every single turn, but I found myself shaking my head at them more often than praising them – and I always try to find the good in every situation. What could even be taken away from most of the group interviews that were conducted?
On the other hand, I am very proud of Katie and what she tried to do. I’ve been in the position several times in my life where I am a voice with a different opinion and view and have been singled out or made to feel like I am lesser than for speaking up and supporting those that can’t do it for themselves. She was the one that was brave and I continue to love and admire her.
I have mixed feelings about the fandom. I feel strongly for those that have felt victimized by people they thought they could look up to. It is incredibly hard being let down like that. Intentional or not, the behavior of those in question insulted a large part of an already marginalized audience. It wasn’t funny and it shouldn’t be overlooked. Of course fighting hate and ignorance with hate accomplishes nothing. I am upset by those that still think that it does. I am upset by those in the fandom that encouraged and supported the behavior. I am upset by those that are ignorant enough to believe that this is still just about a ship and laugh and make excuses. I’m upset by those that are hateful enough and even have the audacity to say that we as a fandom deserve this and continue to place all of us into a single, generalized box.
But in the end, all I can do is continue to support those that need it and offer a safe place to those that have been hurt in any way by this whole mess. A lot of people have asked me if I still plan to watch the show.
I still plan to watch because I want to support Katie, Chyler, David and Odette. Especially Katie and Chyler because they represent a view on how the actors need to treat fans and how important representation is. The show is going to have low points. We know that. It happens. The fandom will still be a hot mess. We know this. It always is. But what we don’t know is that the childish behavior of the stars will be reflected in the show. The showrunners seem dedicated to Sanvers, despite Flo’s change in status on the series. That remains to be seen so I will see what happens. They have a lot in store for Lena and know the love and respect people have for her and Katie.
Even if Supercorp isn’t canon, we still have every right to love it and believe in it. What we saw yesterday does not invalidate us. Not if we don’t allow it to. Platonic or otherwise, it is still an extremely important and rare kind of relationship to see on television and I believe young girls need to see that too. So long as those elements remain, I will try my best to hold on. What everyone else decides is entirely up to them and their feelings and choices should be respected.
