Do you ever get the feeling we're all a little over-sensetive?

*Jephael* · 03-10-2012, 05:16 PM

Sometimes I think we take the TMNT and other things too seriously. No matter where I go in this community, whether it be here on the forums or the Facebook group I see people spazzing out over little things like casual fans who get the Turtles' names wrong or their colors mixed up and different factions of the fandom who like certain iterations over others.

I really enjoy these forums but the way people act can really get to me. For awhile I tried to distance myself from all that drama by reminding myself the Ninja Turtles are just fictional characters, but then I realized that wasn't the right mentality. If anything reminding myself that they don't exist depressed me even more because it made me feel like I had just been wasting my life on them, and I don't want to think like that anymore.

Now don't get me wrong, I love a good debate, but far too often these debates turn into arguments. Does anyone have an idea how we could ease the tension around here a little more and show one another a little more respect?

*ZariusTwo* · 03-10-2012, 05:31 PM

I often don't get the logic of cretins who come to a forum called "The Technodrome" and spurt rubbish like "I need to down a bottle of whisky just to stand the Fred Wolf 'Toon"...almost as if said cretin doesnt understand he's on a forum that celebrates the old show as much as it celebrates ALL aspects of the franchise. Said cretin comes off as a "too cool for school" troll looking for a reaction.

If they don't have anything complimentary to say about the old show, they should keep their bitter opinions of it to themselves, as it contributes jack all to a discussion

Killer Moth · 03-10-2012, 05:50 PM

I now try to take fandom and my own approach to said fandom not as seriously as I used to. When in doubt, say the MST3K mantra, "it's only a ____, so I should just relax."

Several years ago, however, a good friend did talk smack about the OT, and I got defensive. These days, I acknowledge its faults, and I certainly enjoy it anyway. Same with the other Turtle media, as each one has its strengths and weaknesses. Anything else, life is too short for such nonsense.

For a more instructive-yet-negative example, whenever we reach "House" or "Supernatural" levels of wankery, then be worried.

http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/

This site covers fandom wank, great and small, and my greatest desire is not to be on it. You'll see why.

Introspection is a good thing, especially before the Nicktoon is made public. Who knows how any of us will act? Some will act nonchalant, others more excited and everything in-between. That's how fandom works.

Logan · 03-10-2012, 05:55 PM

I really don't think it's that bad here. I've been on forums where things are far, far worse. With the exception of maybe two or three people on here, I've found this forum to be pretty chill.

*pannoni1* · 03-10-2012, 06:01 PM

Jester, Andrew NDB, and gobo are perhaps the worst offenders to making us over-sensitive (no disrespect), but I mainly post only when its worthwhile and adds insight. I came here to be informed and make valid arguments, not to BS over an issue that turns threads off-topic. That's why we have Forum Games for the over-sensitiveness. Try to spend some time away from this board and spend more on TMNT-L, Mikey's TMNT, and other sites to take time to see what's going on, and most importantly, get off of here and watch and enjoy and relax!

*Powder* · 03-10-2012, 06:13 PM

Not quite sure you know what over-sensitive means, Pannoni.

*KROW* · 03-10-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Moth

When in doubt, say the MST3K mantra, "it's only a ____, so I should just relax."

That's right; rev up your disc player, eat some pizza, put on a smile, and enjoy yourself, dammit.