I don't think the tearing apart-ness* has reached a bad level though. For the most part, members are poking fun at characters in defense of characters they love. It's entertaining to geek out and debate a little.
If the comments turned into flames, or direct insults towards specific members; if the comments on fan art became a forum for negativity; if people felt like leaving theOtaku over this, then I'd be upset. Ultimately, everyone recognizes that these are fictional characters. (Or at least, I would hope so.)
I agree with katana saying that the best anime chara contest brings people together to tare each other a part. Each otaku has their own taste in anime making conflicts of who is the best anime chara.
Yes we have already seen Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, but there are only two Christmas-move MST episodes so we tend to repeat-watch them every December.
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
Further, Timey, when you said "I aww myself", you unintentionally said something funny if you know a little Cantonese; it's dirty and unfortunate and hilarious in general. Just sayin'.
Old school vs new school makes sense but I've got to give props to members like Katana, who are younger but still have a better understanding of anime on the whole.
They restore my faith in, what was the term? Anime-ity? Japan-ity?
This has also turned into a battle of shojou vs shonen, which is pretty funny when you realize that out of 16 characters, only 1 was shojou to begin with.
And did you guys watch Santa Claus vs the Martians from MST3K yet?
star petals
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/09/11 | Reply
I don't think the tearing apart-ness* has reached a bad level though. For the most part, members are poking fun at characters in defense of characters they love. It's entertaining to geek out and debate a little.
If the comments turned into flames, or direct insults towards specific members; if the comments on fan art became a forum for negativity; if people felt like leaving theOtaku over this, then I'd be upset. Ultimately, everyone recognizes that these are fictional characters. (Or at least, I would hope so.)
*Yes, I realize that isn't actually a word.
moka27
Otakuite+ | Posted 06/09/11 | Reply
I agree with katana saying that the best anime chara contest brings people together to tare each other a part. Each otaku has their own taste in anime making conflicts of who is the best anime chara.
yoshi6590
Otakuite+ | Posted 06/08/11 | Reply
Like Couger-sama here, I am old school and proud of it. Even though there's not much to be proud of...
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/08/11 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
Ewwwwww... oO;
Bazinga!
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
@TimeChaser:
I'll put it this way. The way you said "aww" sounded a lot like the verb in the phrase that describes expelling bodily waste (both kinds).
Hence . . . yeah . . .
cougarsama
LDS Fangirl! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
I'm old-school and proud of it.
Anyone notice how much Kuroshitsuji fanart has cropped up since the Sebastian-rage caused by the Battle Royale?
Roleni-Chan
Lilykins (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
I do hope you feel better TimeChaser.
I agree with star petals, Katana has the understanding of anime. Even though I shouldn't say that since I'm not that old, unless told otherwise.
I have this urge to destroy these fangirls...
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TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
@star petals:
Thanks. :) Workin' at it.
Yes we have already seen Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, but there are only two Christmas-move MST episodes so we tend to repeat-watch them every December.
Bazinga!
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
Further, Timey, when you said "I aww myself", you unintentionally said something funny if you know a little Cantonese; it's dirty and unfortunate and hilarious in general. Just sayin'.
Oh really? Go me then. XD
Bazinga!
star petals
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/07/11 | Reply
Hope you feel better soon, Time Chaser.
Old school vs new school makes sense but I've got to give props to members like Katana, who are younger but still have a better understanding of anime on the whole.
They restore my faith in, what was the term? Anime-ity? Japan-ity?
This has also turned into a battle of shojou vs shonen, which is pretty funny when you realize that out of 16 characters, only 1 was shojou to begin with.
And did you guys watch Santa Claus vs the Martians from MST3K yet?