Stupid people

[farla]

One of the interesting things about my heavily gamebased fanfics is that anything that accuses the player of not caring about pokemon seems to inevitably lead to a spat of reviews in which other people claim it's not true.

These usually disturb me because the reviewers sound batshit insane, and I'd like to go on with my life without the knowledge there are actually nutcases who form deep bonds with their little pixels. I can see liking the game, liking certain pokemon species, even liking a particular pokemon that wins a lot. Start talking about how they're your actual friends though, and I start hoping you're already institutionalized.

But after getting back from a conversation with the most recent of these, I find there's another alternative which seems more plausible.

Basically, when I say something to the effect of 'So let's admit it everyone, we're just playing a game, and all that stuff it says about caring and kindness isn't true because none of us really act like that', people take it as a personal attack and promptly deny it. It's never occurred to them before, they've never done anything contrary to this, but the moment I suggest it, their hearts fill with love for their pokemon and hurt that I could think otherwise.

I'd like to take a moment to thank the comics industry for their incompetence that led to the creation of the perfect word to describe this, as otherwise I'd be left flailing about for a description.

The reviewers are trying to retcon their beliefs and actions. Over a stupid story.

Comments

[farla.livejournal.com]

No, I'm referring solely to the people who literally say that they care about their pokemon and love them and take care of them.

For example: "I use RETURN move so my relationship with my Quilava is important. I guess you don't have imagination. You wrote these fanfics with cold soul and brain. I don't understand why'd you still write these stupid fanfics. Maybe you can call me 'insane' or anything you like. But trust me, your life isn't as happy as I am. Even though I don't have many friends, my Pokemon friends help me through the days. You, even if you have a billion friends, your life won't be happy because YOU ARE COLD-HEARTED AND DOESN'T HAVE A HEART! Think about it deeply, Farla-san!"

The majority of the people, if they were honest, would say they are attached to their games, and that while they're playing or thinking about it, they might feel an attachment to the particular file. But, like a stuffed animal, that doesn't stop them from getting bored and throwing it in their bag without a second thought.

Basically, there's a difference about caring for their wellbeing as if they're your friends, and enjoying playing a game. A really big difference.

[antialiasis.livejournal.com]

o_O Okay, I take back what I said. Some people really are crazy.