Everyone is talking about how hurtful it is to mention that you don't like something and to maybe discuss why this might be when something similar appeals. It's also hurtful to be attacked for not liking something when you've gone out of your way to make it known that you have nothing against the people who do happen to like that thing. Especially in a discussion that started out with explaining the possible origins of that dislike. A discussion that was supposed to be about understanding ended up with some people attacking others about daring to express a negative opinion about something (which is what I meant when speaking about negativity. Not people treating others badly or saying nasty things, just that some people are going to think negatively about things that don't appeal to them. "No, I don't like that genre" isn't a bad thing to say. It is, however, technically negative
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Hey, you aren't alone! I don't like AH fic either. If it is supposed to be about Spike, it needs to be about a vampire. Not some man called Spike! I've read it, and it just doesn't float my boat. Like slash. That doesn't either. But try telling people you don't like that!
It's this whole thing of some people are just unable to accept that others may not love the things they love and so therefore they must not have done it right and if they only tried they would.
I have long since learned to quietly pass by and just not comment. But I wanted to say I know how you feel, and *hugs*.
My response to you as someone who enjoys slash is... cool! ^__^ It's great that we all have different likes and dislikes. *hugs* Thank you for the supportive reply.
I'm sorry you felt attacked, Zab. I was just so happy to see a few people standing up for some the same opinions I have, I wanted to cheer. Since I've said many times why I don't care for AH fics, I was just pleased to seem others articulating the same thoughts and didn't think I needed to chime in. Perhaps I should have offered more support
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It's this whole thing of some people are just unable to accept that others may not love the things they love and so therefore they must not have done it right and if they only tried they would.
I have long since learned to quietly pass by and just not comment. But I wanted to say I know how you feel, and *hugs*.
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