It's not a plot, seriously.

[amireal]

So I have been watching the latest, as they call it, pseudicide. I mostly have stayed on the outside (with one particular spectacular engagement because this person hit several illogical fallacies that really annoyed me) because it's not really my fandom and while I did actively read in it, I was never really participatory. I'm MORE in it now as a

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[seperis]

Hmm. I mostly agree. But--and considering my role in the last one--I'm of the withhold judgement school even with suspicions. I think people *should* wait until there's some kind of hard evidence before making a decision of this kind--it's a damaging accusation to make, and if wrong, well, let's face it. The internet has a long, long memory now.

I'm not saying questions should not be asked--they *should* be asked if something feels wrong, especially when money is being involved. But I can see the pov of supporters and friends of the accused waiting until there is some kind of evidence before admitting there's something that's fishy in a given sitch. I'd be honestly surprised otherwise.

[amireal]

I actually agree-- probably I phrased that bit badly (is sick! I shouldn't be metaing! *hangs head*

What annoys me is the people who are all "WHY ARE YOU ASKING QUESTIONS WITHOUT PROOF??"

Because to me, the first level of proof is several people agreeing that something doesn't feel right. And frankly as long as you make a polite inquiry I don't think there's anything wrong with asking the question, you know?

I'm really fine with people reserving judgement till they get hard evidence, what bothers me is the people who go off on people for looking for it. It seems self defeating you know?

[seperis]

No, I agree there totally.

But. In their defense? If it were my friend, I'd probably knee-jerk react badly. But also, I've bee online long enough to know that it wouldn't do her any good and could a lot of harm, so I'd, you know, *not*.

Okay, we are on wavelength. Have an M&M. totally agree with all the rest.

[amireal]

mmm candy.

Yeah I can see the other side a bit too though I did get the feeling that some of the kneejerk responses weren't from direct friends. But I could be delusional.

Hey if one person reading this learns not to insta!react with "OMG MY FRIEND YOU WHORE" then yay!

*wants cookies*

[amireal]

eta from above:

"possibly it has to do with the reactionary responses as if when the question is asked, the person should already have the hard evidence"