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New article from Anton Strout on "Polyfanory," or focusing on what you love rather than the negative
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I hear him about the nerd shaming that's become common these days. Not sure if it's prevalent, but it really only takes a few instances to become notable. As for me, if a person says they're a fan, they're a fan.
My usual approach is "what's your geek?" as in, what do you love so much you unabashedly express your enjoyment of it, geek style. Mine is SFF, mostly in the science based works. Still love a good Fantasy and will forgive all manner of silly things in comics. My daughter likes anime, my wife more on the women-oriented fantasy books. All of us come together for Doctor Who.

John (Taloni) wrote: "Polyfanory...love it!
I hear him about the nerd shaming that's become common these days. Not sure if it's prevalent, but it really only takes a few instances to become notable. As for me, if a per..."

The ONLY two things I'm against in the SFF community, of course, are that sketchy Tom Merritt and that doubly sketchy Veronica Belmont!
Anton wrote: "The ONLY two things I'm against in the SFF community, of course, are that sketchy Tom Merritt and that doubly sketchy Veronica Belmont! "
and Patrick Rothfuss ;-)
We are complicated beasts. As nerds we get passionate about the things we love. Unfortunately that same passion can sometimes be focused on the things we hate, or think we should not like.
Especially if it is something we hate "about" the thing we love.
I try to focus on the positives of my favourite nerd loves. But I'm not perfect. ;-)
and Patrick Rothfuss ;-)
We are complicated beasts. As nerds we get passionate about the things we love. Unfortunately that same passion can sometimes be focused on the things we hate, or think we should not like.
Especially if it is something we hate "about" the thing we love.
I try to focus on the positives of my favourite nerd loves. But I'm not perfect. ;-)

Doncha hate when that happens?

But but but I wanna overthink it. I'm not sure I can help myself. But sometimes I try not to let that processing happen out loud since it upsets some folks.

But as for far lesser matters, like what on Earth people see in Dr. Who? Amity, by all means.
The ending of Lost was sorely disappointing, incidentally. :)
"I promise you that your passion will kill that hate simply because you’re engaging what is best in you. Even if it doesn’t, it is the journey not the destination that is truly important, and love of anything grows and spreads."
Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!
https://geekdad.com/2016/05/embracing...