The other night I found myself doing something that I hadn't done in months. I visited http://www.twilightsucks.com/.
I hadn't been there at all since the start of this blog (kind of the point of this place, so I can vent here and not there) and I was sure I was setting myself up for some heated discussions (if only in my head) and having my "bitch" side come out. But actually the opposite happened. I found a new respect for the members of that website. Of course I still will never understand them or get why they spend so much of their time hating, and I still won't forget they can be hurtful and judgmental as well. But there is a world of difference between them and the losers who post ridiculous comments on mylifeistwilight.com, atleast for the most part.
Why? Well, for one thing, the people on TS, or atleast the main guys who fought back with me, had a good degree of intelligence. They had logic to back up their opinions (doesn't mean I agree with the logic) and they spoke in clear, concise sentences. For another, they do it on their OWN website. As much as I hate the fact that it exists, I have to be respectful that they created a place to vent and bash away from any fansite.
On mylifeisaverage.com I have posted a few comments, some on the intelligent, high road side, and some on the I just want to be a bitch to you because you pissed me off side. First of all I have gotten very few responses, which tells me they really don't have anything good to say back, and secondly when they do answer back it's pretty much a laughable response. These people obviously haven't had many people stand up to them before and aren't really that great at standing their ground, which makes sense because they really don't have a legitimate ground to begin with.
So compared with the haters on mylifeistwilight.com the TS people look like saints....ok, not really saints, but ya get my drift right? The MLIT commenters stoop to a whole new low by invading a faniste, it's immature and rude and not to mention you can say the same thing about the actual comments they post.
So, ya I just wanted to share my new found respect (however tiny it may be) for my most hated site on the web with you guys. I hope you see where I am coming from because I am by no means a supporter of twilightsuck.com. I also want to see more of you guys out there on mylifeistwilight.com. We need to build up the fan base again with actual Twilight fans! And I totally think we are on the way to doing it!
If you guys have something to add, don't be shy, let me know in the comments. Or better yet we can take this to the fourm HERE.
I'm out for now,
BlueCherry
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
My Life is Twilight Vs. Harry Potter Fans
I feel like I just posted about the Harry Potter fan problem. Because I did, they ARE a problem. And now they have fueled an entirely new fire in me.
This is just natural human nature: When your attacked that is one thing. When you are attacked on a home front, the game changes.
Ok, I am probably getting ahead of myself, let me explain: There is a site called MyLifeIsTwilight.com, it is just like MylifeisAverage.com, and if you've never heard of either it goes a little like this: People post short little stories about something fun that happened that shows how much Twilight is in their life.
For example, "Today I met a new kid at school who drove a silver Volvo and said he was a vegetarian, I had the strongest urge to ask him if his name was "Edward" and if he sparkled in the sun! MLIT. "
So, they usually start with "Today" and end with the MLIT.
Awesome right? Sounds like a cool site huh? Sure it is, I totally get entertained reading every one's entries. So what's my problem? What has my blood boiling and my blood pressure shooting sky high? What has my body shaking and my vision blurring? Well, my friends, I'll tell you.
The comments section.
The comments section seems to have been invaded by haters. And when I say invaded, I'm not exaggerating. And when I say haters I mainly mean haters of the Harry Potter fan type. And when I say I am pissed, that is the understatement of the century.
Ok, so you may think I am being a little dramatic, but these comments just aren't of the elementary style, such as "You're dumb," or "Harry Potter could kill Edward." Not that those don't exist as well, but the majority are much, much worse.
The vulgarity of the comments, and the audacity of these people who think they have some God given right to tell us that something is wrong with us for liking Twilight, is outrageous.
When asked why they were hanging around a Twilight fansite bashing people, most claimed that they left comments and wasted hours out their day in hopes to convert a few Twilight Fans into non Twilight Fans. What I say- YEAH THE FUCK RIGHT. The fake Mother Theresa attitude doesn't fool me for a second. What I think- They get pure joy and entertainment by putting down people and bashing a book series. Actually, I would bet my life savings (however small it may be is beside the point) that they only want more fans to come, because that is the only way they can contintue to have their "fun."
These people are sucking every ounce of fun out of this site for Twilight fans. I would be hesitant to post there as a Twilight fan, just out of fear of the insults and abuse that would be sure to come. That is sad. sad. sad. We are already such a judged group and have to keep our excitement and joy to a minimum in public or in front of others, but when we can't even do it on our own FAN sites anymore, things have crossed the line.
I can think of no other solution to this than to ask Twilight fans to unite. MyLifeisTwilight.com needs to be taken back. The haters own the place right now, and that doesn't sit right with me and it shouldn't with you.
I have a feeling this won't be the only post about this issue. I know RedPieces will have something to say as well.
If you'd like to join MyLifeisTwilight I suggest you do so by clicking HERE.
It's really simple to become a member so I hope you do!
That's all for now.
BlueCherry
This is just natural human nature: When your attacked that is one thing. When you are attacked on a home front, the game changes.
Ok, I am probably getting ahead of myself, let me explain: There is a site called MyLifeIsTwilight.com, it is just like MylifeisAverage.com, and if you've never heard of either it goes a little like this: People post short little stories about something fun that happened that shows how much Twilight is in their life.
For example, "Today I met a new kid at school who drove a silver Volvo and said he was a vegetarian, I had the strongest urge to ask him if his name was "Edward" and if he sparkled in the sun! MLIT. "
So, they usually start with "Today" and end with the MLIT.
Awesome right? Sounds like a cool site huh? Sure it is, I totally get entertained reading every one's entries. So what's my problem? What has my blood boiling and my blood pressure shooting sky high? What has my body shaking and my vision blurring? Well, my friends, I'll tell you.
The comments section.
The comments section seems to have been invaded by haters. And when I say invaded, I'm not exaggerating. And when I say haters I mainly mean haters of the Harry Potter fan type. And when I say I am pissed, that is the understatement of the century.
Ok, so you may think I am being a little dramatic, but these comments just aren't of the elementary style, such as "You're dumb," or "Harry Potter could kill Edward." Not that those don't exist as well, but the majority are much, much worse.
The vulgarity of the comments, and the audacity of these people who think they have some God given right to tell us that something is wrong with us for liking Twilight, is outrageous.
When asked why they were hanging around a Twilight fansite bashing people, most claimed that they left comments and wasted hours out their day in hopes to convert a few Twilight Fans into non Twilight Fans. What I say- YEAH THE FUCK RIGHT. The fake Mother Theresa attitude doesn't fool me for a second. What I think- They get pure joy and entertainment by putting down people and bashing a book series. Actually, I would bet my life savings (however small it may be is beside the point) that they only want more fans to come, because that is the only way they can contintue to have their "fun."
These people are sucking every ounce of fun out of this site for Twilight fans. I would be hesitant to post there as a Twilight fan, just out of fear of the insults and abuse that would be sure to come. That is sad. sad. sad. We are already such a judged group and have to keep our excitement and joy to a minimum in public or in front of others, but when we can't even do it on our own FAN sites anymore, things have crossed the line.
I can think of no other solution to this than to ask Twilight fans to unite. MyLifeisTwilight.com needs to be taken back. The haters own the place right now, and that doesn't sit right with me and it shouldn't with you.
I have a feeling this won't be the only post about this issue. I know RedPieces will have something to say as well.
If you'd like to join MyLifeisTwilight I suggest you do so by clicking HERE.
It's really simple to become a member so I hope you do!
That's all for now.
BlueCherry
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