you could call me babe for the weekend

honestly i agree with you. people who have nothing to contribute to fandom but negativity and criticism of fan-made content are a drain on fandoms: they scare, intimidate or simply tire out creators (who are the ones keeping fandoms running!) and contribute nothing of value. my motto has always been "if it doesn't exist, i'll make it myself" and i've learned to do and appreciate all types of things because of it (photography! video and photo edits! drawing and painting! writing! making comics and pins! embroidery!). i love fandoms with creative forces and imaginative people, because they inspire and teach me so much (there are so many things i dont know and every person is so unique in how they think, i love being shown new things!). i dont like fandoms chock-full of police who'll tell me i'm wrong for, idk, shipping remus and lily. that stifles creativity and joy.