Most people know me as a fairly quiet person. One who’s content to sit back and watch. And with that said, I may not be the first to commentate on something, but I am indeed paying attention and watching what goes on around me. And lately I find myself irritated and appalled enough to actually step out the shadows and speak aloud.
So what’s got my goat? The Legacy of Kain fandom. It’s basically crushing it’s self. It’s no wonder so many are walking away from it when they have to deal with some of the idiotic behavior that goes on. There is just no respect for each other. Someone’s always got to come out of the woodwork with a few like-minded drones and yell that we’re doing it wrong. And it doesn’t matter what either. It can be het, yaoi, yuri, self insert, sues, and even just mentioning you like a certain character. Someone, somewhere is going to call you out on it and say your stupid or wrong. It makes no sense. Seriously. What ever happened to having a little fucking respect for one’s peers? Can’t we all just be a little more tolerant and get along? Apparently not at the moment, but don’t you think we should try? Don’t you think things could be a little bit better if one could be a little more mindful and respectful to another's personal preferences or likes? We all like the same games and characters enough to replicate them in a creative form. One would think this would unite us, but it seems certain individuals only seek to divide us.
There came a time when I just wanted to throw my hands up and say to hell with it all. Just turn my back and walk way from the idiots in the fandom. But you know what? No. I’m still going to say the hell with it all, but I’m not going anywhere. If you don’t like it… I’m sorry, but that’s too bad. I’m not going to let others dictate what’s right and what’s wrong with an artist’s/author’s creation. This does not only go with content, but also with style. Everyone has a different level of skill and artistic style they work with. Give them some slack. We are not all clones of each other. We are individuals and not everything is going to match your expectations.
I’m really disappointed to look around and see some of you whom I had a certain level of respect for, as you seemed to be open minded now lower yourself to less than stellar standards. You of course have your own likes and dislikes, but have remained tolerate and opened minded to let others do their thing whether it appeals to you or not. But now to see you choose a ‘side’ and bash a different facet of the fandom that you’re not on is just sad. Truly sad and that respect you had is slipping away very quickly.
I hate to say it, but I think some people need to think for themselves more. Stop allowing yourself to be led. Try to use your best judgment and quit being another sheep in the herd. Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean you should too. Hell, try to learn a little humility and tolerance while you’re at it too.
The LoK fandom could be a whole lot better if just a little effort is made. Just a little. Not asking of much here. Sometimes a little can go along way. No one’s asking you to like anything. That would go against thinking for yourself now wouldn’t it? However it would be awful nice if we all showed a little tolerance and not go freaking insane as soon as we see something we disagree with. A bit of maturity would go a long way as well.
If you made it this far, you might wonder why I even care so much. First off, it should just be a human standard to agree to disagree. Be mature and tolerant of your fellow person. But LoK has been one of the rare few fandoms that had grasped my adoration and held it for such a lengthy time. I mean the series started over ten years ago. I played back when it was new for pete’s sake. Not to mention looked forward to each and every installment since then. It’s also a rare thing for me to be so social in a fandom. But I do it for LoK because I enjoy the series so much. I guess I’m just tired of watching it all go down the drain and hope it can be improved upon before there’s nothing left.
> Anything on 'The List'
> Amara wolfy character
> Snarly Werewolf Portrait - Sketched
> Bob the Fire Demon - Sketching
> LoK Clan Banner - Don't know if I'll ever do this... but I'll keep it listed.
THE LIST (is temporarily missing cause it takes up too much space)
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"As long as a single one of us stands, we are legion..." Kain - 'Soul Reaver 2'
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