Long post is long.
Merlin.
With all the wank in the last few days, I feel like maybe it would be best to say where I stand with all of this.
Long story short for people who have no idea what happened - some personal pictures of Bradley James and some of his friends were found on his friend's facebook and they were posted on the anon meme. And then the fandom exploded.
While I get why some people are uncomfortable with these sort of things, I do believe this is one of those "different strokes for different folks" kind of situations.
Pictures were obtained legally. Nothing was hacked. Anyone could have accessed them [if they figured out where to look].
So it really comes down to what you're comfortable with.
Some people love gossip, others don't.
Some folks love paparazzi pictures, others don't.
Some fans write/read RPS or enjoy NC-17 manips, others don't get it or find it weird.
Same with these pictures, we can't all agree.
But no laws were broken.
And celebrity or not, I doubt anyone is that naive to believe that something they'll post online, where anyone can see it, would not be talked about, linked, or reposted and so on.
So can we get off the moral high horse and stop trying to turn those who don't agree with you on this matter into devil incarnate? Or you know, hope they'll drop dead/be killed in some disturbingly creative ways?
Come on.
It's ridiculous. Especially considering half of the fandom already posted Bradley's FB pictures (tennis outfit ones) all over the place.
Don't like the pics being posted, that's fine. But that does not immediately mean that those who don't agree with you are in the wrong.
Furthermore, Bradley James is not some damsel in distress who needs anyone to defend his honour online; the internet does not need you to police it; modern celeb-obsessed society does not need you to try and reform it one fangirl at the time.
Me personally, I clicked on each and every one of them.
And if those paparazzi pictures of Katie and Dempsie show up in better quality, you can bet your ass I'll click on that post too.
As long as nobody's private info (addresses, phone numbers, pictures of anyone's kids, stuff like that) is posted, and no laws are broken - it's all fair game.
And just because we don't all agree on this, does not mean we can't all still play nice.
But yeah, considering how some people seemed to be hurt or enraged over the whole thing, I figured it's best to be honest here, in case someone is uncomfortable with the idea of having one of "those people" on their flist. So...
Hi. *waves*
I'm Cris, and I enjoy gossip. :) I read ONTD daily, blind items are my guilty pleasure
(I don't necessary believe them, but bobdammit I enjoy puzzles! lol), and even though I'm a late bloomer who discovered Merlin anon meme just a week ago, I do think I'll continue lurking at mean_merlin now, I find the place fascinating.
So, there.
Do with that info what you want.
Star Trek.
And now for the real gossip!!
There was a Pinto sighting!!!
Thank Bob this time the paparazzi didn't fail spectacularly again
(still not over the coffee with the Choverlord epic fail).
Hi, boys, hiii!
Speaking of them, Cpt Fine looked great in a tux last night at the
Oscars.
And Zoe was also drop dead gorgeous. Though I can't decide if I liked her dress or not. Ha ha.
Speaking of the Oscars, I've seen only Sandra Bullock's speech. And that woman seriously kicks so much ass! ♥
Smallville.
Two vid recs!
I didn't know of alma45 before. She appears to only post her vids on youtube, and I usually stick to LJ. But I'm so glad I saw one of her vids linked somewhere, because she's so darn good!
Check out Closer.
It is hands down the best Clois vid I've seen. It's too adorable. Editing is great, I especially loved all the similar moments (hugs \o/) edited together. And it presents both POVs well. I'd highly recommend checking it out.
Also, Suelta. The hottest, sassiest Lois vid! I mean, damn! That vid is on fire!
Doctor Who.
And to switch to yet another fandom, have you seen this interview with Matt Smith?
Mini Eggs. Timmy, the cat.
He's a bit of an overachiever, isn't he? Football, head boy, Doctor Who. Ha ha, the man has to be the best, and then masks it with layers of goofy.
But that interviewer is weird, why the bloody hell would he bring up the haters on the internet? O_o