*hugs tightly* I'm so relieved to hear that things are back under control. I've been thinking about you at quiet moments since you posted your report. :-) Such a scary, scary thing!
These discussions do seem to pop up regularly in various fandoms. Every 6 months or so someone brings it up again... It's like the yearly chan-discussion in Harry Potter fandom.
I think the problem is that these 'offended' people see it as their duty to change the world so that it fits into their own view of it, their own perfect model. Anything that goes against that is challenging that model, and they take it personally. Suddenly, they dress themselves up in shiny and pure armour, grabs the sword of righteousness and rides out on a crusade upon the trusty steed Morality. And it is a crusade, because anyone who doesn't agree with them or who doesn't renounce their ways and convert to the one true opinion is a person that they will attack.
It's rather annoying to watch, and I get so tired of it. But, when it comes to the chan-discussion, I will speak up every time, because I think it's frightening when people confuse fiction with reality.
And to get back to the topic of your post: I get growly when people say that fic has to have a deeper meaning, bring a higher message... If we want to write or read filthy, kinky porn, then let us! That is an expression of our freedom as women. To read the things that turn us on without thinking about if it's appropriate or if a 'nice girl' uses words like these. That we are seen as abnormal for it is just another way to try to control us, our behaviour, and our sexuality.
So there! *g* We can always throw that back at the offended ones: don't you opress me! ;-)
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These discussions do seem to pop up regularly in various fandoms. Every 6 months or so someone brings it up again... It's like the yearly chan-discussion in Harry Potter fandom.
I think the problem is that these 'offended' people see it as their duty to change the world so that it fits into their own view of it, their own perfect model. Anything that goes against that is challenging that model, and they take it personally. Suddenly, they dress themselves up in shiny and pure armour, grabs the sword of righteousness and rides out on a crusade upon the trusty steed Morality. And it is a crusade, because anyone who doesn't agree with them or who doesn't renounce their ways and convert to the one true opinion is a person that they will attack.
It's rather annoying to watch, and I get so tired of it. But, when it comes to the chan-discussion, I will speak up every time, because I think it's frightening when people confuse fiction with reality.
And to get back to the topic of your post: I get growly when people say that fic has to have a deeper meaning, bring a higher message... If we want to write or read filthy, kinky porn, then let us! That is an expression of our freedom as women. To read the things that turn us on without thinking about if it's appropriate or if a 'nice girl' uses words like these. That we are seen as abnormal for it is just another way to try to control us, our behaviour, and our sexuality.
So there! *g* We can always throw that back at the offended ones: don't you opress me! ;-)