A bad episode of AtS is still better than damn near anything else on television. At least they're trying to do something original, to make people think, to break boundaries, instead of just appealing to the lowest common denominator.
This is so very, very true. And yes, what society chooses to value culturally is shocking. It makes me all the more encouraged to see so many people care enough about not just this TV show, but about the state of culture in general, to do something about this.
You make so many valid points here. I feel like a total schizophrenic because just about every post I've read I can identify with some of the emotions expressed - I am grateful for what we've had, and I am determined to focus on that, but that doesn't stop me being hurt, and frustrated, and disappointed. And beyond my own reaction, I'm devastated for people who put so much time and effort and investment into the fandom, and of course for the cast and crew of the show. But however I express my reaction I'm going to upset somebody, because everybody feels stabbed in the back already. I think "lecturey" posts are as much a way of working through emotions as any other kind of reaction - the lectures are aimed at the lecturer themselves, more than anyone else, I think. God, now I sound lecturey, and that's not what I meant at all! I'm not making excuses, but I'd hate to think I'd said anything that undermines anyone's feelings. As usual, you've made me see that I probably have.
I just wanted to thank you for highlighting the points you have, and, once again, for making me see how important your viewpoint is, which is something you always do, even when I don't agree with you. You always make me think and re-assess my own views, and I'm grateful for that.
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This is so very, very true. And yes, what society chooses to value culturally is shocking. It makes me all the more encouraged to see so many people care enough about not just this TV show, but about the state of culture in general, to do something about this.
You make so many valid points here. I feel like a total schizophrenic because just about every post I've read I can identify with some of the emotions expressed - I am grateful for what we've had, and I am determined to focus on that, but that doesn't stop me being hurt, and frustrated, and disappointed. And beyond my own reaction, I'm devastated for people who put so much time and effort and investment into the fandom, and of course for the cast and crew of the show. But however I express my reaction I'm going to upset somebody, because everybody feels stabbed in the back already. I think "lecturey" posts are as much a way of working through emotions as any other kind of reaction - the lectures are aimed at the lecturer themselves, more than anyone else, I think. God, now I sound lecturey, and that's not what I meant at all! I'm not making excuses, but I'd hate to think I'd said anything that undermines anyone's feelings. As usual, you've made me see that I probably have.
I just wanted to thank you for highlighting the points you have, and, once again, for making me see how important your viewpoint is, which is something you always do, even when I don't agree with you. You always make me think and re-assess my own views, and I'm grateful for that.