#we are all knowledgeable and neurodivergent and info dumpy

[frownyalfred]

I don’t mind if people jump on my posts and tell me how I’m wrong/stupid/overlooking something. But I want to point out that there’s a HUGE difference between replying to a 5k note post and jumping onto a 5 note post to tell the OP how wrong and/or stupid they are.

Your need to be right is not more important than encouraging people to engage in fandom and pose questions or scenarios they enjoy. Yes, you might be right! And at the same time, your rightful criticism might intimidate, dishearten, or frustrate new/baby fans and keep them from engaging in your fandom.

If the only notes they have on their little what-if post is you telling them how wrong they are and flinging canon at them, is that really helpful or kind? Sure, maybe their take is totally OOC — but is it really impacting YOUR enjoyment of fandom?

Like I said, feel free to call me on my shit — I’ve been here, I can weather people being pissed at me for what I post. But I see way too many people lashing out at new or less knowledgeable fans in the comics fandoms, and it’s disappointing as hell.

Let it go. Let them enjoy their little scenario. Unless they are actively hurting other people somehow (unlikely with headcanons) take a breath and keep scrolling.