I’m happy the show is continuing and that Colin will remain part of it. I will continue to watch it, no matter how things go, so long as Colin’s in it.
I have always said that, while I ship CS, I do not wish to be known as a “CSer”. I prefer to be considered a Hooker. I would prefer even more so to be known as a whatever-Colin’s-fans-are-called, but we don’t seem to have a name (why the fuck don’t we have a name? someone get on this).
The reason being, of course, that if it ever came down to a choice between supporting CS or supporting Colin - Colin would win every time. I only ship CS because Colin’s character is a part of it. If CS breaks up and Hook ends up in a new ship - I’ll happily ship that, too.
So while I readily agree that one can still be a fan of Colin’s and refuse to watch the show, one has to admit that this decision does mean you prioritize your love of CS over your love of Colin. There is nothing wrong with that, by any means, but you must also accept that you do not speak for those who prioritize their love of Colin over their love of CS.
...and if you post hate on his feed, or even just pop in there to figuratively piss on his cheerios by letting him know you won’t be watching S7 or doomsaying the season before it even begins, you’re not being a “fan” at all. You’re being a jerk, plain and simple, and there’s no excuse for it.
Also, Colin doesn’t deserve any lame attempts to instill some kind of guilt for continuing with the show. Jen left on her own accord, for her own personal reasons, and they have nothing to do with Colin. If other cast members are or are not continuing on the show, that also has nothing whatsoever to do with Colin. He was given the opportunity to continue working in a role he loves and he accepted that opportunity. That is all. And he’s clearly happy about it. Either congratulate him or move the fuck on.