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I love and tolerate in that I try not to give a damn what others think, unless they're people I love. Maybe. Actually loving everyone else takes too much effort, however.

She's an evil enchantress She does evil dances And if you look deep in her eyes She'll put you in trances Then what will she do? She'll mix up an evil brew Then she'll gobble you up In a big tasty stew Soooo... Watch out! ...Bridle Gossip for me.

There's an extensive argument going on, and I have to admit that I only read like a bit of the first page and completely skipped the second, but I take it the jist of what people are saying is that yes, there are annoying fans, and yes, they will turn people off to the show. And yes, some of the fan works are over the top and can turn people off... But also that you can't judge a fandom based on a few bad apples, much less the thing the fandom is... fandoming about (I honestly don't know how else to put that, heh... ^^; ) I think it's important to remember not to let the little things bug you, and to not get mad at people for being intolerant. It's not worth it. Enjoy the things you enjoy regardless of what other people think (I mean, as long as it's not bringing harm to another person...) If you are just watching the show and uploading your fan works or whatever to other people who will appreciate them and not trying to force it on people who don't care/won't like it, you're doin' good. Also, if you just let other people like what they like and don't judge them for it, you're doin' good. If you're either of those aforementioned things, you should probably eff off. In either case, I have learned over the years to like what I like and tune out when people talk smack about what I like... and also to recognize when it's just a good-natured ribbing. I will give back Of course, it probably wouldn't kill you to give something a chance if your friend who likes it wants you to check it out...