The Critical Analysis of Twilight spot has always been controversial. Twilight 팬 frequently 신고 distaste with the spot, thinking it’s a hate spot. The response is that it’s not a hate spot but sometimes antis get carried away and antis should watch to make sure they don’t intimidate Twilight fans, but that Twilight 팬 should grow a tougher skin. Normally I would agree with this sentiment, but I feel that C.A.T. has become 더 많이 of an anti-Twilight spot that is largely unfriendly to the Twilight fan. I think the fundamental problem with the C.A.T. spot is that it tries to be for everybody, when it should be specifically for those who want to critically analyze Twilight.
Hate spots are not allowed on Fanpop. If 당신 go to create a spot/club, it says in red bold “And we don’t accept any hate 또는 ‘anti’ clubs because that goes against the spirit of Fanpop!” Since 팬팝 keeps C.A.T. around, it must presumably be for qualities that C.A.T. has that are not hateful in nature. This doesn’t mean that C.A.T. isn’t hateful, just that it’s not supposed to be. Indeed, the subject suggests intellectual discussion rather than childish attacks on Twilight. This is what C.A.T. should be.
In its current incarnation, however, C.A.T. is actually a hodgepodge of intelligent discussion and childish attacks. Given the sheer number of such attacks, it makes the place look like an anti spot. The image section abounds with simple little pieces of humor tailored for people who hate Twilight. Some of these are clever and even as a Twilight fan, I laugh, but the great majority is composed of anti material for people who have made up their minds that Twilight is horrible. Much of this humor involves homophobia, the character Edward being ridiculed for having traits supposedly indicative of being gay. I find mainstream anti-Twilight humor contains a lot of homophobia and misogyny. Because C.A.T. does try to be better than just an average anti site, the worst of the anti-Twilight community doesn’t get in, but a lot 더 많이 homophobic sentiment gets in than I would care it to. Even without the especially problematic traits of anti-Twilight humor, though, it’s still anti and unsuitable for the spot unless it offers something particularly relevant to discussion. Basically, humor satirizing the 책 의해 playing Edward as a stalker is legitimate criticism, but simple statements that Twilight sucks (which can be illustrated in various ways) are just anti and inappropriate.
I think the problem derives from how the spot is described in the tagline and banner, where it isn’t clear that the spot should only be for critical analysis of Twilight and not an anti site. The tagline reads “If you're a Twilight 팬 looking for intelligent discussion, 또는 a person who doesn't like Twilight, 또는 simply someone who wants to get away from all the hype...this spot is just for you!” Why is intelligent discussion in only one of the options? Why not instead “If you're a Twilight fan, 또는 a person who doesn't like Twilight, 또는 simply someone who wants to get away from all the hype...If you’re looking for intelligent discussion, this spot is just for you!”? As it is now, antis aren’t required to be looking for intelligent discussion. The banner goes on to say that it doesn’t matter what Twilight team 당신 are, 당신 belong either way. It cites way 더 많이 than the usual teams and goes into anti territory with teams like Team Tyler’s 봉고차, 반 (i.e. that Bella should have died at the start of the first book). It concludes with the statement that “Free Speech is for everyone”. Is free speech really the sentiment that should be encouraged here? A lot of hate speech is excused because it’s not against the law to be a bigot. “Free speech” is the language used 의해 those who dish out vile thoughts and ignore criticism. I understand that’s not how it’s meant here, but this combined with the unclear tagline, combined with the rampant unintelligent anti-Twilight statements, strikes me as problematic. What should be stressed is that the spot really is for critical analysis of Twilight, not ‘hey, antis, 의해 saying we’re for critical analysis we can fly under the radar’.
Ultimately, though, the fault lies with the members of C.A.T. who don’t actively discourage items that are simply hateful. This includes me. I just find the weight of all the anti-ism very intimidating. I suspect that if I approached each one individually, I’d just come off as a whining Twilight 팬 and be ignored. So this is me doing my part with a standard-sized 기사 to make my perspective clear to C.A.T. as a whole.
I propose a reform of the C.A.T. spot, where there can be an actual focus on intelligent discussion and not have the spot be a reservoir for simple restatements of the phrase “Twilight sucks”. I understand that the Twilight Series spot is 더 많이 또는 less a reservoir for simple restatements of the phrase “Twilight rules”, but the answer to shallow fangirlism is not shallow anti-ism. This should be a place for coolheaded expression of ideas and debate. I am a pretty big 팬 of Twilight, but I sometimes engage in 토론 with some intelligent antis via the creation of 기사 on this site, and I respect them even though we disagree. This spot would be so much better if people like them were responsible for the majority of the content. As it is, it’s mostly mindless hate with a small section of intelligence in the corner. Please, can we fix this?
Hate spots are not allowed on Fanpop. If 당신 go to create a spot/club, it says in red bold “And we don’t accept any hate 또는 ‘anti’ clubs because that goes against the spirit of Fanpop!” Since 팬팝 keeps C.A.T. around, it must presumably be for qualities that C.A.T. has that are not hateful in nature. This doesn’t mean that C.A.T. isn’t hateful, just that it’s not supposed to be. Indeed, the subject suggests intellectual discussion rather than childish attacks on Twilight. This is what C.A.T. should be.
In its current incarnation, however, C.A.T. is actually a hodgepodge of intelligent discussion and childish attacks. Given the sheer number of such attacks, it makes the place look like an anti spot. The image section abounds with simple little pieces of humor tailored for people who hate Twilight. Some of these are clever and even as a Twilight fan, I laugh, but the great majority is composed of anti material for people who have made up their minds that Twilight is horrible. Much of this humor involves homophobia, the character Edward being ridiculed for having traits supposedly indicative of being gay. I find mainstream anti-Twilight humor contains a lot of homophobia and misogyny. Because C.A.T. does try to be better than just an average anti site, the worst of the anti-Twilight community doesn’t get in, but a lot 더 많이 homophobic sentiment gets in than I would care it to. Even without the especially problematic traits of anti-Twilight humor, though, it’s still anti and unsuitable for the spot unless it offers something particularly relevant to discussion. Basically, humor satirizing the 책 의해 playing Edward as a stalker is legitimate criticism, but simple statements that Twilight sucks (which can be illustrated in various ways) are just anti and inappropriate.
I think the problem derives from how the spot is described in the tagline and banner, where it isn’t clear that the spot should only be for critical analysis of Twilight and not an anti site. The tagline reads “If you're a Twilight 팬 looking for intelligent discussion, 또는 a person who doesn't like Twilight, 또는 simply someone who wants to get away from all the hype...this spot is just for you!” Why is intelligent discussion in only one of the options? Why not instead “If you're a Twilight fan, 또는 a person who doesn't like Twilight, 또는 simply someone who wants to get away from all the hype...If you’re looking for intelligent discussion, this spot is just for you!”? As it is now, antis aren’t required to be looking for intelligent discussion. The banner goes on to say that it doesn’t matter what Twilight team 당신 are, 당신 belong either way. It cites way 더 많이 than the usual teams and goes into anti territory with teams like Team Tyler’s 봉고차, 반 (i.e. that Bella should have died at the start of the first book). It concludes with the statement that “Free Speech is for everyone”. Is free speech really the sentiment that should be encouraged here? A lot of hate speech is excused because it’s not against the law to be a bigot. “Free speech” is the language used 의해 those who dish out vile thoughts and ignore criticism. I understand that’s not how it’s meant here, but this combined with the unclear tagline, combined with the rampant unintelligent anti-Twilight statements, strikes me as problematic. What should be stressed is that the spot really is for critical analysis of Twilight, not ‘hey, antis, 의해 saying we’re for critical analysis we can fly under the radar’.
Ultimately, though, the fault lies with the members of C.A.T. who don’t actively discourage items that are simply hateful. This includes me. I just find the weight of all the anti-ism very intimidating. I suspect that if I approached each one individually, I’d just come off as a whining Twilight 팬 and be ignored. So this is me doing my part with a standard-sized 기사 to make my perspective clear to C.A.T. as a whole.
I propose a reform of the C.A.T. spot, where there can be an actual focus on intelligent discussion and not have the spot be a reservoir for simple restatements of the phrase “Twilight sucks”. I understand that the Twilight Series spot is 더 많이 또는 less a reservoir for simple restatements of the phrase “Twilight rules”, but the answer to shallow fangirlism is not shallow anti-ism. This should be a place for coolheaded expression of ideas and debate. I am a pretty big 팬 of Twilight, but I sometimes engage in 토론 with some intelligent antis via the creation of 기사 on this site, and I respect them even though we disagree. This spot would be so much better if people like them were responsible for the majority of the content. As it is, it’s mostly mindless hate with a small section of intelligence in the corner. Please, can we fix this?
Edward: The covesation's really good.
Bella: Uh huh.*gets another call*
Jake
Bella: *rejects call*
Edward: Who was that?
Bella: Jacob...
They talked for days.
Jacob: *growls*WHY WILL THEY SHUT UP!
*makes an new answering machine*
Bella: I gotta go. *makes a 키싱 sound and hangs up*
15 Missed Calls
Bella: Alright 당신 win!
*calls him*
Jacob: 저기요 its Jacob. If its Bella, STFU and if its the pack, leave the message.
Bella: *waits for tone*
1 시간 Later
Bella: Forget it!*hangs up*
Phone: *tone*
Bella: T.T
Jacob: *laughs histericly*
Bella: Uh huh.*gets another call*
Jake
Bella: *rejects call*
Edward: Who was that?
Bella: Jacob...
They talked for days.
Jacob: *growls*WHY WILL THEY SHUT UP!
*makes an new answering machine*
Bella: I gotta go. *makes a 키싱 sound and hangs up*
15 Missed Calls
Bella: Alright 당신 win!
*calls him*
Jacob: 저기요 its Jacob. If its Bella, STFU and if its the pack, leave the message.
Bella: *waits for tone*
1 시간 Later
Bella: Forget it!*hangs up*
Phone: *tone*
Bella: T.T
Jacob: *laughs histericly*
On this beautiful spot of fanpop, there's a video link to "Charlie reads Twilight". Originally its "Alex read Twilight". Anyways, I checked it out.
It's this guy, he's about 20 years old I'd say, and he bought himself a copy of Twilight. He reads this on camera, making his comments, one chapter per video. And he's absolutely HILARIOUS! He points out things like odd phrases ("the sun was at the wrong place in the sky") and grammar faults. He sees little things 당신 might not have found yourself.
The 비디오 do contain a bit of swearing but other then that, they are mostly all right.
It's this guy, he's about 20 years old I'd say, and he bought himself a copy of Twilight. He reads this on camera, making his comments, one chapter per video. And he's absolutely HILARIOUS! He points out things like odd phrases ("the sun was at the wrong place in the sky") and grammar faults. He sees little things 당신 might not have found yourself.
The 비디오 do contain a bit of swearing but other then that, they are mostly all right.
There are some core things about the mythical creatures I wish Meyer would have given an actual explaination for:
Vampires
1. Turning into bats
She could have explained it as bats are attracted to vampires, but she choose not to adress it at all.
2. Sleeping in a coffin
How about that having something to do with them faking their own death 또는 something?
3. Lack of Fangs
An evolution over time to adapt.
4. Sunlight
Related to the fact 뱀파이어 are considered to be connected to the devil.
Werewolves
1. Full-Moon
They meet at the full-moon.
2. Their Anger Issues (yes, I know that some of the 늑대 have this)
It could have been explained as a reaction to the moons phases.
3. Pack- Mind
Evolved trait 또는 even a gift from the spirits.
Vampires
1. Turning into bats
She could have explained it as bats are attracted to vampires, but she choose not to adress it at all.
2. Sleeping in a coffin
How about that having something to do with them faking their own death 또는 something?
3. Lack of Fangs
An evolution over time to adapt.
4. Sunlight
Related to the fact 뱀파이어 are considered to be connected to the devil.
Werewolves
1. Full-Moon
They meet at the full-moon.
2. Their Anger Issues (yes, I know that some of the 늑대 have this)
It could have been explained as a reaction to the moons phases.
3. Pack- Mind
Evolved trait 또는 even a gift from the spirits.