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Appreciation post: How I went from judging to joining all kinds of fans
I always thought being a true fan meant you had to know every little thing from the original stories. It was like a club where only the most dedicated got in. Then I went to a big fan event and saw people just having fun, not worrying about who read what. They were into the movies and shows, and their excitement was real. I met someone who made an awesome costume but hadn't touched the source material. Talking to them, I saw how much they loved the characters. Now I believe that any way someone connects with this stuff is good. Sharing that passion is what really matters, and it's made being part of this world a lot better.
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butler.kevin7mo ago
Did I ever admit that I used to judge fans until I realized I was being a snob?
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the_susan7mo ago
At the Star Wars celebration, I talked to a guy who only saw the movies but built a full Mandalorian suit. He didn't know the extended universe stuff, but his passion was clear. Realizing you were a snob is a start, but the real change is when you stop seeing knowledge as a gatekeeper. It took me a while to learn that enjoying something doesn't require a test.
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robert_lopez647mo ago
That point about knowledge as a gatekeeper really sticks with me. I mean, maybe it's just me but once you drop that, you can just enjoy things without all the extra baggage.
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