Come out and say it
There are happy things I want to write, but something is really on my mind right now.
Asako.
Everyone is muttering about Asako. Either that it was her time to leave, or "I'm so sad she's retiring and upset that other people are glad she's finally leaving."
And Yuuhi.
People are going to be talking about Yuuhi more and more. The day after Tani retires, and not everyone can conceal their joy of YAY YUUHI TOP.
Are these two things not similiar?
If I may ask,
Is there anyone in this fandom who loves every actress in Takarazuka?
I've been hanging around various Takarazuka fan circles for over 3 years. I've gotten used to the fact that largely, Takarazuka fans are an extremely nice and polite bunch of people.
But that does seem to be changing, yes.
Still, where is that line between "being polite" and "expressing how you feel"? What are the expected social niceties and when does it become censoring yourself for kindness' sake?
God knows I've kept my meaner opinions off of LiveJournal. I'll share them with my friends whom I trust, but I won't spread them all over the internet.
Back to the topic at hand, Yuuhi. I know some of my friends couldn't contain their feelings, but other people did for the sake of the hardcore Soragumi fans.
Which action is right? Should I be thankful, or should I feel guilty that people are suppressing their opinions for the sake of others?
And back to Asako. I dare people to deny that if they aren't muttering about Assko, they are muttering about *someone*. Some young otokoyaku they don't like to see promoted. Some transfer they never accepted. Some musumeyaku they don't want to see as a top star. Some casting choice. Someone, something.
No one likes every Takarasienne ever. That world just doesn't exist.
I do think it's important to be kind about the stars our friends like and to not get too nasty.
But more than that I think it's impoartant to be kind to *each other* -- we the fans should not be spreading too much negativity or saying hateful things on each other's journals. I remember the Yuuhi Issue two years ago when people were at each other's throats about using possessive language. I remember the Nene Debacle when people said very mean-spirited things in regard to Nene's transfer.
I think the reaction to Asako is light by comparison. Whether we wanted to see her go or not, many people seem to agree that she looked tired and unhappy.
Anyway.
I'm posting this to gather opinions, so please comment. Where is that line between rude and polite? Are we ever going to agree on what constitutes going too far?
(I'm still computer-less, by the way, but doing my best to keep up.)
Asako.
Everyone is muttering about Asako. Either that it was her time to leave, or "I'm so sad she's retiring and upset that other people are glad she's finally leaving."
And Yuuhi.
People are going to be talking about Yuuhi more and more. The day after Tani retires, and not everyone can conceal their joy of YAY YUUHI TOP.
Are these two things not similiar?
If I may ask,
Is there anyone in this fandom who loves every actress in Takarazuka?
I've been hanging around various Takarazuka fan circles for over 3 years. I've gotten used to the fact that largely, Takarazuka fans are an extremely nice and polite bunch of people.
But that does seem to be changing, yes.
Still, where is that line between "being polite" and "expressing how you feel"? What are the expected social niceties and when does it become censoring yourself for kindness' sake?
God knows I've kept my meaner opinions off of LiveJournal. I'll share them with my friends whom I trust, but I won't spread them all over the internet.
Back to the topic at hand, Yuuhi. I know some of my friends couldn't contain their feelings, but other people did for the sake of the hardcore Soragumi fans.
Which action is right? Should I be thankful, or should I feel guilty that people are suppressing their opinions for the sake of others?
And back to Asako. I dare people to deny that if they aren't muttering about Assko, they are muttering about *someone*. Some young otokoyaku they don't like to see promoted. Some transfer they never accepted. Some musumeyaku they don't want to see as a top star. Some casting choice. Someone, something.
No one likes every Takarasienne ever. That world just doesn't exist.
I do think it's important to be kind about the stars our friends like and to not get too nasty.
But more than that I think it's impoartant to be kind to *each other* -- we the fans should not be spreading too much negativity or saying hateful things on each other's journals. I remember the Yuuhi Issue two years ago when people were at each other's throats about using possessive language. I remember the Nene Debacle when people said very mean-spirited things in regard to Nene's transfer.
I think the reaction to Asako is light by comparison. Whether we wanted to see her go or not, many people seem to agree that she looked tired and unhappy.
Anyway.
I'm posting this to gather opinions, so please comment. Where is that line between rude and polite? Are we ever going to agree on what constitutes going too far?
(I'm still computer-less, by the way, but doing my best to keep up.)