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Dear fandom.
In these times of conflict, I was requested to post this.
When you share a fandom on tumblr, it’s like sharing a room: The more people that are stuck in the room, the more conflicts it will be. We are all different people, but no one are bad.
Some just feel the need to provoke a bit, or maybe they just feel plain bored? Some have opinions different from your own, some share their opinions with good intentions but unfortunately chooses the wrong words. The reasons are endless, but no matter what the cause is, we all come back to the same point: If we meet people with understanding instead of an over-defensive or even attacking stance, we would get so much more out of it. For instance
“Could it be that this person meant it in a different way than I first thought?”
“Perhaps I can see this from a different point of view?”
“This person must be seeking attention out of plain boredom. Should I attack him/her or should I just laugh with it and leave it?“
“This person posted something that belongs to someone else without sourcing it/something the fandom normally don’t post out of respect. Should I assume this person knows that, and blame him/her for what he/she’s doing - or could I inform this person in a nice tone?”
“These people ship a pairing I think is wrong/don’t understand. They are not doing anyone harm, though. Should I attack them for not having the right opinion (my own), or should I just leave it?”
All that I am saying is; if we want peace, we can have it. But we must all work for it and in general respect other people: Other fans, the creators behind your fandom, the non-fans and so on. Not only when reading other people’s posts, but also when posting ourselves. Twitter, tumblr - everywhere.
My rule-of-thumb: Treat people with respect, and try to understand: Treat people as you would want to be treated if you were them.
We are only human beings. Sometimes we do stupid things, or push things too far - but that is no excuse for answering with a hate-spree or witch-hunt.
And remember; focus on the good things.
Dear fandom.
In these times of conflict, I was requested to post this.
When you share a fandom on tumblr, it’s like sharing a room: The more people that are stuck in the room, the more conflicts it will be. We are all different people, but no one are bad.
Some just feel the need to provoke a bit, or maybe they just feel plain bored? Some have opinions different from your own, some share their opinions with good intentions but unfortunately chooses the wrong words. The reasons are endless, but no matter what the cause is, we all come back to the same point: If we meet people with understanding instead of an over-defensive or even attacking stance, we would get so much more out of it. For instance
“Could it be that this person meant it in a different way than I first thought?”
“Perhaps I can see this from a different point of view?”
“This person must be seeking attention out of plain boredom. Should I attack him/her or should I just laugh with it and leave it?“
“This person posted something that belongs to someone else without sourcing it/something the fandom normally don’t post out of respect. Should I assume this person knows that, and blame him/her for what he/she’s doing - or could I inform this person in a nice tone?”
“These people ship a pairing I think is wrong/don’t understand. They are not doing anyone harm, though. Should I attack them for not having the right opinion (my own), or should I just leave it?”
All that I am saying is; if we want peace, we can have it. But we must all work for it and in general respect other people: Other fans, the creators behind your fandom, the non-fans and so on. Not only when reading other people’s posts, but also when posting ourselves. Twitter, tumblr - everywhere.
My rule-of-thumb: Treat people with respect, and try to understand: Treat people as you would want to be treated if you were them.
We are only human beings. Sometimes we do stupid things, or push things too far - but that is no excuse for answering with a hate-spree or witch-hunt.
And remember; focus on the good things.
I feel silly saying this all the time, and it probably seems like I'm a suck up, but I appreciate all your wise and kind words. You seem like one of the most level headed people on tumblr. You make me remember there is still good in this fandom, and give me hope things can one day juuuuuuust maybe go back to the peaceful (though still rather crazy/silly) ways they were. You don't have to respond to this. Just want to let you know. My philosophy: If someone deserves appreciation, give it to them.
AnonymousYou’ve written to me before? :) Thank you for your kind words, anon. That’s a very nice philosophy.
When you share a fandom on tumblr, it’s like sharing a room. The more people that are stuck in the room, the more conflicts it will be. We are all different people, but no one are bad.
Some just feel the need to provoke a bit, or just feel plain bored, some have opinions differing from your own, some have good intentions but unfortunately chooses the wrong words when trying to share them. The reasons are endless, but matter what the cause is, we all come back to the same point: If we meet people with understanding instead of an over-defensive or even attacking stance, we would get so much more out of it. For instance:
“Could it be that this person meant it in a different way than I first thought?”
“Perhaps I can see this from a different point of view?”
“This person must be seeking attention out of plain boredom. Should I attack him/her or should I just laugh with it an leave it?“
“This person posted something that belongs to someone else without sourcing it/something the fandom normally don’t post out of respect. Should I assume this person knows and blame him/her for what he/she’s doing - or could I inform this person in a nice tone?”
“These people ship a pairing I think is wrong/don’t understand. They are not doing anyone harm, though. Should I attack them for not having the right opinion (my own), or should I just leave it?”
All that I am saying is; if we want peace, we can have it. But we must all work for it.
My rule-of-thumb: Treat people as you would want to be treated if you were them.
Dear followers, help me spread some love!
Most of you are a part of the Sherlockian fandom. We have our moments of insanity and madness, but now I want us all to spread some love.
I know, and I think you know, what it’s like to get tumblr hate. Even if it’s anonymous and without good arguments, it still drains you.
You know deductism? The creator behind several of the brilliant fandvids we see on our dash? (Recently BBC Sherlock with Friends intro) I think she deserves some love right now. Deductism made this hilarious parody which many people picked on a took a bit too seriously, when it was only supposed to be for fun. :)
I follow deductism, and I think she does a wonderful job, and you know what it’s like: When one person starts picking on you, others follow.
Respectable amounts of criticism is okay, but hate or arrogance is not. I would hate to see such a wonderful blog go under because of something as unnecessary as this. Regarding the vid: I’m not telling you what’s right and wrong - and I am not going to. I am simply saying that I know, as you do, what it is like to get picked on.
Personally I try to follow The Golden Rule: “One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself.” And I don’t think we should forget that, even if this is the “lawless internet”.
Here’s deductisms ask box. Let’s brighten up someone’s day! :)
Benedict Cumberbatch, busy breaking the fourth wall in a cafe with this doodle that someone drew for him, based on the Sherlock fan-comics by Geothebio.
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