I've seen a lot of criticism over the stuff people watch/read/love lately. This isn't new. It's always happened. For whatever reason, people have always seen fit to criticize the things that bring other people joy.
When I was younger, I did this as well. It's a habit I've tried to break because I now realize how shitty it is.
The world sucks. It's painful and confusing and scary for most of us. Whatever brings someone joy, let it bring them joy. If you think it's shallow, fine. Think it's shallow. But don't tell them that. Don't try to dim someone else's light just to show everyone how grand you are.
You never look grand when you're smashing someone else's happiness. This also goes for being angry at the fact that someone approaches fandom differently than you do. If someone sees characters as beautiful or worthy or fun when you don't, let that go. If someone is finding joy, let them find it.
Joy is so rare these days.
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