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LJ and Fannishness
May. 18th, 2005 12:07 pmOne big difference between LJ and lists is that LJ is not segregated by fandom. With LJ, you get to see more rounded glimpses of other fans.
Because when you were on a list, you thought that you and B had a lot in common, because you both loved due South so much, and things related to dS were talked about on list every so often. But then you and B both joined livejournal and while both of you still love dS, you can't help but notice that B follows some other shows, like Homicide, and when you try to watch the show, you just end up blinking a lot and wondering what the big deal is.
And while I could go through what I do love and explain why some shows ping to me (really quick answer: I adore banter), my reasons would only ever be my reasons alone. The likelihood of someone else liking every single one of my fandoms... well, it hasn't happened thus far, we'll just say that.
LJ shows us a hint of the infinite complexity of people. It reminds me of all of the many reasons that people have for watching shows.
Ex.
What is it that other people see in Farscape that doesn't reach me?
Because I have tried to get into that show three times and each time run smack into hating John/Aeryn so much that I just couldn't watch anymore. What makes that relationship so hard for me to accept but such a source of joy for other people? Clearly, they see something there that I don't. And, much as I would like to be able to share in the squee, I can't change my instincts and my emotions. Farscape is never going to be a show that I can watch for more than... probably three episodes at a time before getting really irritated. And there's nothing to be done about that. I like most of the actors and I like some of the arcs, but what I don't like outweighs what I do.
People are people -- uniquely formed by genetics and environment and thus complete with their own unique way of looking at the world. It's what makes the journey interesting.
Because when you were on a list, you thought that you and B had a lot in common, because you both loved due South so much, and things related to dS were talked about on list every so often. But then you and B both joined livejournal and while both of you still love dS, you can't help but notice that B follows some other shows, like Homicide, and when you try to watch the show, you just end up blinking a lot and wondering what the big deal is.
And while I could go through what I do love and explain why some shows ping to me (really quick answer: I adore banter), my reasons would only ever be my reasons alone. The likelihood of someone else liking every single one of my fandoms... well, it hasn't happened thus far, we'll just say that.
LJ shows us a hint of the infinite complexity of people. It reminds me of all of the many reasons that people have for watching shows.
Ex.
What is it that other people see in Farscape that doesn't reach me?
Because I have tried to get into that show three times and each time run smack into hating John/Aeryn so much that I just couldn't watch anymore. What makes that relationship so hard for me to accept but such a source of joy for other people? Clearly, they see something there that I don't. And, much as I would like to be able to share in the squee, I can't change my instincts and my emotions. Farscape is never going to be a show that I can watch for more than... probably three episodes at a time before getting really irritated. And there's nothing to be done about that. I like most of the actors and I like some of the arcs, but what I don't like outweighs what I do.
People are people -- uniquely formed by genetics and environment and thus complete with their own unique way of looking at the world. It's what makes the journey interesting.
