Someone, somewhere is paying for your free lunch.

[splash_the_cat]

This started off as a comment in surrealphantast's lj, in reference to synecdochic's post over here, and snowballed into something that desperately needs far more emphasis and exposure.I swear that fandom needs a welcoming packet that includes the text of the First Amendment and a very blunt explanation of constitutionally protected speech and censorship and a big, bold

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[nandamai]

*claps until hands hurt*

Although ...
I frequently wonder whether the majority of fandom believes "Fandom is all about ME and what makes ME happy, so fuck you." is the entire point.

[poohmusings]

I frequently wonder whether the majority of fandom believes "Fandom is all about ME and what makes ME happy, so fuck you." is the entire point.

I would say the answer is a resounding "Yes."

[katie_m]

Oh, I think so, yes.

I do find myself wanting to jump up and down on people yelling "TREAT PEOPLE DECENTLY, DAMMIT!" a lot these days, but that seems counterproductive somehow.

[splash_the_cat]

But cathartic.

[nandamai]

I vote for catharsis over productivity.

[katie_m]

Well, there is that, yes.