I think the best thing to do is just...not pay attention to stuff that annoys you in fandom. I honestly had no idea what you were talking about when I read this post, which I assume means there's some comment wank somewhere that I didn't see. I've saved myself so much grief by just not looking at this kind of stuff, and if I do happen across it, just taking a deep breath, maybe ranting to a friend, and then just...move on.
Not every stupid/immature/silly thing that's said needs a response, you know? In the end, the stupid and/or immature people will go on thinking what they think, and you're the one that has to have the stress and "reputation" on you. There are some people at MM-BBS that I just have to restrain myself and not answer, because I know it's only going to result in them misconstruing everything I say and they'll be back next week to spout something crazy. I lose so much stress and enjoy my fandom so much more by just making it...my fandom. You should enjoy Arashi the way you want to enjoy Arashi, you know? You should never let any fandom stupidity ruin any fandom for you. :) Hell, if people did that no one would like Kpop! xD
But also, the part about Koda Kumi and Ayu isn't really...true. Both release about 3-4 singles a year (with the exception of 2006 for Kumi's stupid single-a-week thing) - which is pretty standard in Japan for a major pop artist. Six singles and an album is pretty crazy and unusual, especially with the last several being a month apart. Between dramas, movies, commercials, promotional apperances, recording, pv/jacket shootings, magazine shootings + interviews, weekly variety shows, and concerts...I'd say it's pretty fair to say Arashi is exceptionally busy and they are definitely getting an insane amount of exposure in Japan. None of fandom can really know how many hours all that really takes (especially with so much of it involving extra things we don't usually hear about), or how that truely effects each member, etc. But I could understand how some people could be worried, even if they choose to express that in an immature way. If people are actually hating on Arashi for all that...hey that's their choice. As long as no one goes all kpop-anti-fan style, they can sip the haterade in their corner xD
In conclusion, guuuurl at least Arashi fandom isn't composed of a bunch of 40+ year old dudes who whack it over their photobooks and post jizz photos on the internet. That's right, I'm going to go stand amongs those asshats, because my love for JunJun and Eri is that strong.
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Date: 2010-09-27 02:58 pm (UTC)Not every stupid/immature/silly thing that's said needs a response, you know? In the end, the stupid and/or immature people will go on thinking what they think, and you're the one that has to have the stress and "reputation" on you. There are some people at MM-BBS that I just have to restrain myself and not answer, because I know it's only going to result in them misconstruing everything I say and they'll be back next week to spout something crazy. I lose so much stress and enjoy my fandom so much more by just making it...my fandom. You should enjoy Arashi the way you want to enjoy Arashi, you know? You should never let any fandom stupidity ruin any fandom for you. :) Hell, if people did that no one would like Kpop! xD
But also, the part about Koda Kumi and Ayu isn't really...true. Both release about 3-4 singles a year (with the exception of 2006 for Kumi's stupid single-a-week thing) - which is pretty standard in Japan for a major pop artist. Six singles and an album is pretty crazy and unusual, especially with the last several being a month apart. Between dramas, movies, commercials, promotional apperances, recording, pv/jacket shootings, magazine shootings + interviews, weekly variety shows, and concerts...I'd say it's pretty fair to say Arashi is exceptionally busy and they are definitely getting an insane amount of exposure in Japan. None of fandom can really know how many hours all that really takes (especially with so much of it involving extra things we don't usually hear about), or how that truely effects each member, etc. But I could understand how some people could be worried, even if they choose to express that in an immature way. If people are actually hating on Arashi for all that...hey that's their choice. As long as no one goes all kpop-anti-fan style, they can sip the haterade in their corner xD
In conclusion, guuuurl at least Arashi fandom isn't composed of a bunch of 40+ year old dudes who whack it over their photobooks and post jizz photos on the internet. That's right, I'm going to go stand amongs those asshats, because my love for JunJun and Eri is that strong.