SO...
Lately, a couple of people have been running around here yelling about how "gross" ZaDr (the Zim and Dib romance) is and blah, blah, blah. So I wanted to talk abou tmy position on some of these issues, even though the people who need to hear my message are probably not going to read my message, and if they do, I'm sure they will just saying something in response that makes no sense or is offensive. But here goes...
1) You are not required to like ZaDr.
~ I am 100% certain that there is no law requiring you to like ZaDr, or to visit the ZaDr club, or to look at and comment on ZaDr images/videos/fanfics etc. If you don't like ZaDr, you are more than welcome to ignore anything and everything that relates to ZaDr.
2) It is unnecessary to be disrespectful.
~ Just because YOU do not like or agree with something does NOT mean that you are entitled to be abusive and disrespectful towards the people who do like it. Your opinion is no more and no less important than anyone elses. My view on it is that you treat others how you would like to be treated. So, if you are thinking about being rude to someone about something they like, just think about how you would like it if people called you rude names about the stuff that YOU like.
3) Don't make assumptions about people.
~ When you ASSUME, you make an ASS out of U and ME. That is, when you make assumptions about people, you end up pissing people off and looking like an idiot. Just because someone likes ZaDr, it does not mean that they themselves are gay, or that they are stupid, or that they are not good Invader Zim fans. We all like different things, and just because you don't like or understand something doesn't mean that those other people are wrong.
4) Listen!
~ Listen to what your fellow fans are saying, espceically if you have offended them. People around here just tend to yell their opinions without actually listen to anything that anyone says to them.
5) Jhonen Vasquez...
Some people also try to use Jhonen Vasquez as an excuse to justify their hatred, claiming that he doesn't like ZaDr, so IZ fans who do are bad fans. To that I say: bullshit. Whether Jhonen Vasquez like ZaDr or not, is irrelevant. Fans who participate in ZaDr fandom promote the show in the same way that other fans do. I think Jhonen Vasquez would be more horrified by the bigotry and intolerance that some of his fans express. My understanding of Vasquez's attitude to ZaDr is that them being in a romantic relationship doesn't make sense to him in the context of the show (that, by the way, doesn't mean that ZaDr fans are wrong for interpreting the show differently), BUT he has never said that he believes that homosexuality is wrong. So using Jhonen Vasquez to justify your bigotry is illogical and disrespectful to ZaDr fans, gay people and Jhonen Vasquez.
6) ZaDr is like religion. Or peas.
~ I hate peas. Peas are gross. I never eat peas. But I don't protest outside pea farms. I don't abuse people in the street for liking peas. I ignore peas. If someone asks me if I like peas, I tell them that I don't like peas, but I don't punch them in the face and call them names for mentioning peas. Same goes for religion, Lady Gaga and all the other things in the world that I disagree or dislike. ZaDr is just like peas. If you don't like ZaDr, that's fine. That's who you are. But, in the grand scheme of things, ZaDr is not the end of the world. It isn't dangerous. It doesn't hurt anybody.
A few people around the Invader Zim spots think I'm a dick because I always challenge people who are being offensive, abusive and disrespectful. But you should note that the people are tolerant, thoughtful and nice, I get along with fine.
I can't stand homophobia. I can't stand people who think that their right to abuse people is more important than other people's right to harmlessly get on with their lives. And if you can't handle someone questioning your actions, then you have no right to question other peoples'.
So how about we all just take a step back and THINK BEFORE WE SPEAK from now on? At the end of the day, if people around here continue to be abusive, they will get banned from Fanpop, and anything good that they ever did around here will be undone. If you like Invader Zim, why not celebrate that? Why rain on people's parades, when you could join them?
Lately, a couple of people have been running around here yelling about how "gross" ZaDr (the Zim and Dib romance) is and blah, blah, blah. So I wanted to talk abou tmy position on some of these issues, even though the people who need to hear my message are probably not going to read my message, and if they do, I'm sure they will just saying something in response that makes no sense or is offensive. But here goes...
1) You are not required to like ZaDr.
~ I am 100% certain that there is no law requiring you to like ZaDr, or to visit the ZaDr club, or to look at and comment on ZaDr images/videos/fanfics etc. If you don't like ZaDr, you are more than welcome to ignore anything and everything that relates to ZaDr.
2) It is unnecessary to be disrespectful.
~ Just because YOU do not like or agree with something does NOT mean that you are entitled to be abusive and disrespectful towards the people who do like it. Your opinion is no more and no less important than anyone elses. My view on it is that you treat others how you would like to be treated. So, if you are thinking about being rude to someone about something they like, just think about how you would like it if people called you rude names about the stuff that YOU like.
3) Don't make assumptions about people.
~ When you ASSUME, you make an ASS out of U and ME. That is, when you make assumptions about people, you end up pissing people off and looking like an idiot. Just because someone likes ZaDr, it does not mean that they themselves are gay, or that they are stupid, or that they are not good Invader Zim fans. We all like different things, and just because you don't like or understand something doesn't mean that those other people are wrong.
4) Listen!
~ Listen to what your fellow fans are saying, espceically if you have offended them. People around here just tend to yell their opinions without actually listen to anything that anyone says to them.
5) Jhonen Vasquez...
Some people also try to use Jhonen Vasquez as an excuse to justify their hatred, claiming that he doesn't like ZaDr, so IZ fans who do are bad fans. To that I say: bullshit. Whether Jhonen Vasquez like ZaDr or not, is irrelevant. Fans who participate in ZaDr fandom promote the show in the same way that other fans do. I think Jhonen Vasquez would be more horrified by the bigotry and intolerance that some of his fans express. My understanding of Vasquez's attitude to ZaDr is that them being in a romantic relationship doesn't make sense to him in the context of the show (that, by the way, doesn't mean that ZaDr fans are wrong for interpreting the show differently), BUT he has never said that he believes that homosexuality is wrong. So using Jhonen Vasquez to justify your bigotry is illogical and disrespectful to ZaDr fans, gay people and Jhonen Vasquez.
6) ZaDr is like religion. Or peas.
~ I hate peas. Peas are gross. I never eat peas. But I don't protest outside pea farms. I don't abuse people in the street for liking peas. I ignore peas. If someone asks me if I like peas, I tell them that I don't like peas, but I don't punch them in the face and call them names for mentioning peas. Same goes for religion, Lady Gaga and all the other things in the world that I disagree or dislike. ZaDr is just like peas. If you don't like ZaDr, that's fine. That's who you are. But, in the grand scheme of things, ZaDr is not the end of the world. It isn't dangerous. It doesn't hurt anybody.
A few people around the Invader Zim spots think I'm a dick because I always challenge people who are being offensive, abusive and disrespectful. But you should note that the people are tolerant, thoughtful and nice, I get along with fine.
I can't stand homophobia. I can't stand people who think that their right to abuse people is more important than other people's right to harmlessly get on with their lives. And if you can't handle someone questioning your actions, then you have no right to question other peoples'.
So how about we all just take a step back and THINK BEFORE WE SPEAK from now on? At the end of the day, if people around here continue to be abusive, they will get banned from Fanpop, and anything good that they ever did around here will be undone. If you like Invader Zim, why not celebrate that? Why rain on people's parades, when you could join them?
Zim:(Try) to give him advice/ tell him his disguise is lame.
Dib:Tell him that his head isn't big;it's bloody GINORMOUS!!!
Gaz: Challenge her to a DDR match
GIR:Whack him on his head and see if it has any effect.
Tallest Red:Spray him with multiple super soakers.
Tallest Purple: Drag him into a closet and kiss him...
Keef:Punch his face; see if he is still smiling afterwards!
Skoodge: Call him and get him to help Zim.
Tak:Kill her. Like, really KILL her.
Professor Membrane: Call him an irresponsible bastard.
Dib:Tell him that his head isn't big;it's bloody GINORMOUS!!!
Gaz: Challenge her to a DDR match
GIR:Whack him on his head and see if it has any effect.
Tallest Red:Spray him with multiple super soakers.
Tallest Purple: Drag him into a closet and kiss him...
Keef:Punch his face; see if he is still smiling afterwards!
Skoodge: Call him and get him to help Zim.
Tak:Kill her. Like, really KILL her.
Professor Membrane: Call him an irresponsible bastard.
"BE QUIET!" My almightly tallest in red shouted. Instantly the crowd fell silent. They began giving out planets for some of my friends to conquer. I smiled as my name was read. "Invader Faye!" I hurried up to the front.
As I climbed on to the stage, the tallest handed me a S.I.R. unit. My tallest in purple shrugged and said, "Go help Zim. I'm sure he'll need it. But don't let him know." My jaw hit the floor, and laughter filled the large arena. I ran strait out clutching my S.I.R. tightly. How could my tallest betray me like that? I had to help that hethan Zim?
I flew into space, reluctantly trying to follow his ship. My S.I.R. unit offered me some snacks, but for the first time in my life, I refused. We flew for days. Finally, I saw Zim land on a planet. He made a human fortress, and I made one down the street from him. Looks like I'm in this for the long haul.
As I climbed on to the stage, the tallest handed me a S.I.R. unit. My tallest in purple shrugged and said, "Go help Zim. I'm sure he'll need it. But don't let him know." My jaw hit the floor, and laughter filled the large arena. I ran strait out clutching my S.I.R. tightly. How could my tallest betray me like that? I had to help that hethan Zim?
I flew into space, reluctantly trying to follow his ship. My S.I.R. unit offered me some snacks, but for the first time in my life, I refused. We flew for days. Finally, I saw Zim land on a planet. He made a human fortress, and I made one down the street from him. Looks like I'm in this for the long haul.