So, I was not going to read about Supernatural and misogyny, because I don't watch the show. [I hated four out of the three complete and two partial episodes I watched. (The one episode I liked, fandom hated.) ]

But when Someone Is Wrong On The Internet, I just can't turn away ( Read more... )

Previously, in my livejournal I expressed willingness to abandon pimp in accordance with Saeva's wishes if someone came up with a good substitute.

I rejected promote (too long and boring) and pander (recreates the pimp problem) out of hand. What do you think of the following?

Poll Pimp alternates

Saeva posted that she hates the fannish usage of the word pimp and she wants people to stop. Several people chime in in comments that this creeps them out, too ( Read more... )

Don't worry, we did our research, and we didn't just think, "Man, that sounds like a cool name, and I do like broken glass!" If you find it offensive at all, then we're really sorry. Like, really really. That wasn't our intent and we're really actually good people, I swear.
from the FAQ for the Kristallnacht Harry Potter RPG. Doing something ( Read more... )

A little while ago I said that I was going to call those fandom metastorms on race, religion, etc. imbroglio. coffeeandink recently posted that she too wants people to stop using the word wank to describe said large-scale discussions, but that she felt imbroglio lacks intentionality and responsibility. Below is my comment to her explaining a bit of my ( Read more... )