Anti-rant Rant
Feb. 19th, 2004 12:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
webbgirlI'm going to preface this one by stating...I have been known to rant from time to time, and I can be stubborn about certain views that I hold. However...
Is it just me, or have some folks become just plain bitter lately? I keep seeing all this negative energy throughout the fandom. I understand that the eps aren't what they could be. I'm no huge fan of some of the decisions that TPTB have been making, but it just seems that some folks are looking for the bad. That and they're looking for a fight.
There are certain places that I've learned to avoid because they push my hot buttons. I'd rather enjoy what I can from the show and fandom than spend all my time arguing with someone who has an opposing opinion. This does NOT mean that I abdicate my right to voice my opinion. Just that I'm tired of getting sucked into arguments just for the sake of an argument.
I'd rather have discussions. Even the word 'debate' doesn't seem entirely accurate, because that implies that someone is going to win and someone is going to lose. Chances are, you're not going to change the mind of the other person. I understand and accept this. Generally, the best you can hope for is that they understand where you're coming from. That's far less likely to happen if every comment is taken the wrong way. I just think a few people need to lighten up a bit.
Is it just me, or have some folks become just plain bitter lately? I keep seeing all this negative energy throughout the fandom. I understand that the eps aren't what they could be. I'm no huge fan of some of the decisions that TPTB have been making, but it just seems that some folks are looking for the bad. That and they're looking for a fight.
There are certain places that I've learned to avoid because they push my hot buttons. I'd rather enjoy what I can from the show and fandom than spend all my time arguing with someone who has an opposing opinion. This does NOT mean that I abdicate my right to voice my opinion. Just that I'm tired of getting sucked into arguments just for the sake of an argument.
I'd rather have discussions. Even the word 'debate' doesn't seem entirely accurate, because that implies that someone is going to win and someone is going to lose. Chances are, you're not going to change the mind of the other person. I understand and accept this. Generally, the best you can hope for is that they understand where you're coming from. That's far less likely to happen if every comment is taken the wrong way. I just think a few people need to lighten up a bit.