#toxicfandom — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #toxicfandom, aggregated by home.social.
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Phil Spencer Says The Industry Should Protect Devs Who "Take Risks" From Toxic Internet Discourse
#PhilSpencer #Xbox #GamingNews #GameDevelopers #ToxicFandom #GameIndustry #DeveloperSupport #VideoGames #GamingCommunity #GameDev #XboxNews #GamingCulture #ProtectDevs #InnovationInGaming #GamersUnite -
It’s always a good day when there is new Star Wars content to devour. Am I right, or am I right?
Being sick in the springtime absolutely sucks, and last night I went from feeling like I might be getting better to feeling like I was definitely getting worse. I was exhausted after a long and stressful afternoon at work and when I tried to watch the two new episodes of the new show I found myself nodding off. That is not a review of the quality of the episodes, but a comment on the poor quality of my brain last night.
I made it through the first episode and about half of the second when I gave up and went to sleep. This morning while doing my morning exercise silliness I started over and watched both episodes all the way through.
My spoiler free review is that I am intrigued. I like it so far. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Is the dude with the red lightsaber a Sith or is he something else? Who is he? We haven’t even seen his face yet (and we saw him in the trailer so his existence is not a spoiler). Also, what did the victims of the crimes being investigated do to earn what they’ve gotten? What’s the back story? They gave us a tiny bit of motivation but there has to be a lot more.
I’m really looking forward to seeing more of this show. I needs to know what’s going on, and I needs to see some lightsaber fighting. Use the Force, folks!
I like that we’re seeing a period in Star Wars history that we’ve never touched on before. We saw the Jedi and the Republic in the prequels, but the wheels were already coming off the wagon by the time those stories start. This new show takes place about a century earlier, when the Jedi were at the top of their game and the Republic wasn’t a political mess yet. I want to see more.
Okay this part is going to get a little spoilery, so if you are being cautious about such things and haven’t watched the first two episodes yet you might want to stop reading now.
I will be as vague as I can, but there will be spoilers after this point.
You have been warned.
My one issue is not with the show, it’s with the fandom. I have watched some youtube videos and listened to some podcasts in prep for this. There is a book series and some comics and some other extended universe things dealing with the High Republic period, and many of the preview things I read/saw/listened to reference those stories extensively. One common thread was how the Jedi were different than they were in the prequels, and many referenced characters that we knew were crossing from books to the show.
One frequent comment from one youtube source kept harping on how the Jedi aren’t as hung up on attachments being bad during this period. Then in the first episode there were 3-4 moments when one Jedi says to another, what’s up with you being so attached to this person/place/thing. Don’t you know that’s bad and will lead to problems? Heh. I guess they are has hung up on attachments after all, eh? Another talked about how one character was this amazing warrior and how we were all going to love getting to see that character do some kick ass Jedi-Fu and how awesome it would be… then six minutes into episode one that character is gone. HA! I guess we won’t be getting much excitement watching that particular Jedi kick ass, eh?
My point being is that expectations are silly. It’s a new show, a new time period, and I don’t care how many novels or comics you’ve read, it’s a new setting and new characters. Unfortunately there will now be a significant chunk of what is already a super toxic, asshole fanbase who are going to HATE this show because it isn’t exactly what they expected after reading the books. That sucks, but we all know it’s going to happen. My hope is that I can avoid such negativity and just enjoy the show for what it is. Something 100% brand spanking new.
Can’t wait to get episode three next week. Bring it on, Disney+.
https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/06/05/the-acolyte-episodes-1-and-2-mini-review/
#Disney_ #fandom #Jedi #StarWars #starWarsAcolyte #starWarsTheAcolyte #Television #theAcolyte #theHighRepublic #toxicFandom
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It’s always a good day when there is new Star Wars content to devour. Am I right, or am I right?
Being sick in the springtime absolutely sucks, and last night I went from feeling like I might be getting better to feeling like I was definitely getting worse. I was exhausted after a long and stressful afternoon at work and when I tried to watch the two new episodes of the new show I found myself nodding off. That is not a review of the quality of the episodes, but a comment on the poor quality of my brain last night.
I made it through the first episode and about half of the second when I gave up and went to sleep. This morning while doing my morning exercise silliness I started over and watched both episodes all the way through.
My spoiler free review is that I am intrigued. I like it so far. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Is the dude with the red lightsaber a Sith or is he something else? Who is he? We haven’t even seen his face yet (and we saw him in the trailer so his existence is not a spoiler). Also, what did the victims of the crimes being investigated do to earn what they’ve gotten? What’s the back story? They gave us a tiny bit of motivation but there has to be a lot more.
I’m really looking forward to seeing more of this show. I needs to know what’s going on, and I needs to see some lightsaber fighting. Use the Force, folks!
I like that we’re seeing a period in Star Wars history that we’ve never touched on before. We saw the Jedi and the Republic in the prequels, but the wheels were already coming off the wagon by the time those stories start. This new show takes place about a century earlier, when the Jedi were at the top of their game and the Republic wasn’t a political mess yet. I want to see more.
Okay this part is going to get a little spoilery, so if you are being cautious about such things and haven’t watched the first two episodes yet you might want to stop reading now.
I will be as vague as I can, but there will be spoilers after this point.
You have been warned.
My one issue is not with the show, it’s with the fandom. I have watched some youtube videos and listened to some podcasts in prep for this. There is a book series and some comics and some other extended universe things dealing with the High Republic period, and many of the preview things I read/saw/listened to reference those stories extensively. One common thread was how the Jedi were different than they were in the prequels, and many referenced characters that we knew were crossing from books to the show.
One frequent comment from one youtube source kept harping on how the Jedi aren’t as hung up on attachments being bad during this period. Then in the first episode there were 3-4 moments when one Jedi says to another, what’s up with you being so attached to this person/place/thing. Don’t you know that’s bad and will lead to problems? Heh. I guess they are has hung up on attachments after all, eh? Another talked about how one character was this amazing warrior and how we were all going to love getting to see that character do some kick ass Jedi-Fu and how awesome it would be… then six minutes into episode one that character is gone. HA! I guess we won’t be getting much excitement watching that particular Jedi kick ass, eh?
My point being is that expectations are silly. It’s a new show, a new time period, and I don’t care how many novels or comics you’ve read, it’s a new setting and new characters. Unfortunately there will now be a significant chunk of what is already a super toxic, asshole fanbase who are going to HATE this show because it isn’t exactly what they expected after reading the books. That sucks, but we all know it’s going to happen. My hope is that I can avoid such negativity and just enjoy the show for what it is. Something 100% brand spanking new.
Can’t wait to get episode three next week. Bring it on, Disney+.
https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/06/05/the-acolyte-episodes-1-and-2-mini-review/
#Disney #Disney_ #fandom #Jedi #StarWars #starWarsAcolyte #starWarsTheAcolyte #Television #theAcolyte #theHighRepublic #toxicFandom #TV
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Discover the captivating world of Oshi no Ko, where anime meets intrigue and drama in the entertainment industry. Follow Aqua and Ruby, two reincarnated souls, as they navigate fame, vengeance, and the hidden truths behind celebrity life.
With its rapid rise in popularity and emotionally resonant storytelling, Oshi no Ko has captivated audiences worldwide. Experience the authentic portrayal of the entertainment world and the impact of toxic fandoms, all brought to life by a talented voice cast. As the anime gears up for its second season, fans can look forward to the thrilling adaptation of the manga's 2.5D Stage Play arc, promising an immersive and unforgettable journey into the heart of the industry.
#OshinoKo #AnimeoftheYear #EntertainmentIndustry #ToxicFandom
#VoiceCast #SecondSeason #MangaAdaptation #Drama #Intrigue #CelebrityLife -
Discover the captivating world of Oshi no Ko, where anime meets intrigue and drama in the entertainment industry. Follow Aqua and Ruby, two reincarnated souls, as they navigate fame, vengeance, and the hidden truths behind celebrity life.
With its rapid rise in popularity and emotionally resonant storytelling, Oshi no Ko has captivated audiences worldwide. Experience the authentic portrayal of the entertainment world and the impact of toxic fandoms, all brought to life by a talented voice cast. As the anime gears up for its second season, fans can look forward to the thrilling adaptation of the manga's 2.5D Stage Play arc, promising an immersive and unforgettable journey into the heart of the industry.
#OshinoKo #AnimeoftheYear #EntertainmentIndustry #ToxicFandom
#VoiceCast #SecondSeason #MangaAdaptation #Drama #Intrigue #CelebrityLife -
Grumpickle 🧵 pt 2
The link, pasted again, is the first tweet that has both of our accounts listed in it. If you scroll up you can see the Dee Snider comment and the missing tweet where Grumpickle tried to show his devotion to Mango.
https://twitter.com/NHC_Gigi/status/1527738492150751237?t=MWMcQ0RsT2cA3fAnUWrqKA&s=19
It might get a little bit confusing because there are two assholes in the thread who've managed to get themselves suspended from Twitter, and amazingly, I'M NOT ONE OF THEM! (pic 1.)
(I have been trying.)
Twitter being what it is, you can still tell who I was replying to, and IN NOT A SINGLE ONE of the 10 tweets that contain both of our usernames, was that person: Grumpickle. (pics 2&3.)
Anyhoo, Grumpickle developed a grudge and nursed it carefully until he was put together with Staph (pic 4.), an EXTRAORDINARILY not-racist person utterly incapable of distinguishing between Black women, who I actually HAD engaged with -- when she decided she needed to explain some things to the terrible pickaninnies criticizing her She-ro.
[NOTE TO MODERATOR: I am one of said pickaninnies.]
Then, in the magical way dust bunnies collect, they were matched with another monomaniacal personality, TheFluFighters, and this formed the basis of Caryma's ideal team of flying monkeys, or as they were known in this iteration: Flu's Clues.
But this thread is about Grumpickle in particular, and it will continue as I have time.
#CarymaNgo #ProxyViolence #ToxicFandom #FuckShitlibs #antiblackness #AlertaAlertaAntifascista #FlyingMonkeys #NarcissisticAbuse
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This is Grumpickle (pic. 1).
He hates me, which is weird because we've never actually spoken to each other.I say "Grumpickle" because he's on his third Twitter account. (He keeps getting them suspended for bad behaviour, but that doesn't stop him.)
When this saga started, his account name was OldManGrumpee, and now it's ThePickledPleb. Grump...ickle.
Anyway, once upon a time Grumpickle had this idea that there could be an awesome collaboration between Cary Mango and Dee Snider. It was unlikely, but it was a dream. (pic 2.)
A dream that got dashed by dastardly darkies. (pic 3.)
You can find the remnants of the original thread here:
https://twitter.com/NHC_Gigi/status/1527738492150751237?t=MWMcQ0RsT2cA3fAnUWrqKA&s=19[Wow. I just went to get a screenshot from where he explains what the missing tweets were about, and I discovered that he still had this weird fantasy as late as November. (pic 4.)]
#CarymaNgo #ProxyViolence #ToxicFandom #FuckShitlibs #antiblackness #AlertaAlertaAntifascista #FlyingMonkeys #NarcissisticAbuse
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This is Grumpickle (pic. 1).
He hates me, which is weird because we've never actually spoken to each other.I say "Grumpickle" because he's on his third Twitter account. (He keeps getting them suspended for bad behaviour, but that doesn't stop him.)
When this saga started, his account name was OldManGrumpee, and now it's ThePickledPleb. Grump...ickle.
Anyway, once upon a time Grumpickle had this idea that there could be an awesome collaboration between Cary Mango and Dee Snider. It was unlikely, but it was a dream. (pic 2.)
A dream that got dashed by dastardly darkies. (pic 3.)
You can find the remnants of the original thread here:
https://twitter.com/NHC_Gigi/status/1527738492150751237?t=MWMcQ0RsT2cA3fAnUWrqKA&s=19[Wow. I just went to get a screenshot from where he explains what the missing tweets were about, and I discovered that he still had this weird fantasy as late as November. (pic 4.)]
#CarymaNgo #ProxyViolence #ToxicFandom #FuckShitlibs #antiblackness #AlertaAlertaAntifascista #FlyingMonkeys #NarcissisticAbuse