I Have Never Felt More Weirded Out By A Star Wars Interview In My Life

I have never felt more weirded out by a Star Wars interview in my life

Rhaenys was so proud of Meleys during her battle with Sunfyre and Vhagar. She gave her a look that said “I know you’re tired of these battles, but you did your best and that was enough.”

I genuinely believe that if Alicent showed up on Dragonstone with tears building in her big brown doe eyes and told Rhaenyra that the green council was being mean to her that Rhaenyra would immediately forgive her and then give her a seat on the black council just to make her feel better

“But what about—”

You're forgetting some very important details:

THIS THIS THIS!! (rant ahead lmao sorry)

It's always freaking heartbreaking to encounter people who belittle others just to feel superior in fandoms.

These people seem to derive a strange sense of satisfaction from dismissing others' opinions, declaring "your take is wrong" as if they hold some ultimate authority on the subject. This behavior is not only unhelpful but downright toxic, and it says far more about their insecurities and need for validation than it does about the person they are trying to belittle.

Someone excitedly shares their thoughts on a new show, a book, or a hobby they love is amazing and should be celebrated instead of being mocked and belittled. Instead of engaging in a healthy discussion, the self-proclaimed expert swoops in to undermine their enthusiasm, declaring that their take is flawed, naive, or just plain wrong. This isn't even about fostering understanding or sharing perspectives, no, for them it's about asserting dominance and making the other person feel small. It's a power play, pure and simple.

These belittlers often cloak their condescension in a veneer of intellectualism, pretending they're just trying to "educate" or "correct" you, or that they just "know better than you" for God knows what reason.

"But I know the character better than you."

"They wouldn't do that, you're wrong."

"That couldn't be even further from the truth."

"This doesn't match."

"We knew that, are people this slow?" But let's call it what it is: arrogance.

They can't stand the idea that someone else might have a valid point or a fresh perspective that challenges their own. So, they resort to mockery, sarcasm, and outright dismissal, being absolutely rude to people coming in with fresh takes and perspectives about characters.

Examples of this behavior are sadly abundant in all fandoms. Maybe you've experienced sharing your interpretation of a film's ending, only to be told that you "just didn't get it". Or perhaps you’ve offered a critique of a popular book, and someone insisted that your opinion is invalid because you don't "understand literature".

It's the same old song: their way or the highway.

This need to tear others down to build themselves up is both petty and says more about them than it does about you or your passion/hobby and so on.

What's truly awful about this behavior is the impact it has on open dialogue and community. It stifles creativity, discourages new voices, and creates an environment where only the loudest and most self-assured can thrive.

This is the antithesis of what any healthy community should be, whether it's a fandom, a hobby group, or a workplace. When people are afraid to share their thoughts for fear of being belittled, everyone loses out on the rich diversity of ideas and perspectives that make discussions vibrant and meaningful.

Plus, this behavior exposes the insecurities of the belittlers themselves.

Confident individuals don't need to tear others down to feel good about themselves. They understand that different perspectives enrich their own understanding and are open to learning and growing. In contrast, those who constantly belittle others reveal their fragile egos and desperate need for validation. Their superiority complex is nothing more than a mask for deep-seated insecurities and they can't stand them so, they prey on other people, people they deem "wrong" and/or "weak".

If you find yourself on the receiving end of such behavior, remember this: their need to belittle says more about their deficiencies than your capabilities.

Your opinions, excitement, and insights are valid and valuable. Don’t let their arrogance dim your enthusiasm or silence your voice. Engage with those who respect and appreciate differing perspectives, and leave the self-important gatekeepers to stew in their own narrow-mindedness. If those people make you feel like utter sh*t for being excited about something, leave said group, look for mutuals online or irl.

You deserve better than being belittled for being passionate, talkative about your hobbies and more. You'll never be "too much" for the right persons. If the arrogant ones find you being "too much", they can go look for "less" somewhere else.

In the end, the best communities are built on mutual respect, open-mindedness, and a genuine appreciation for diverse viewpoints.

Keep being excited, keep sharing your thoughts, and keep challenging the status quo. Your voice matters, and no self-appointed expert can take that away from you.

Fandom is meant to be a fun place. If creating petty cliques or some select special few as "the right ones" is fun to you, please go outside.

Resident Evil AU for Yord/Osha prologue posted!!!

Rating:

Explicit

Archive Warning:

Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Categories:

F/M

Gen

Multi

Fandoms:

Star Wars: The Acolyte (TV)

Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse)

Resident Evil (Movies - Anderson)

Resident Evil: Death Island - Fandom

Relationships:

Osha Aniseya & Sol the Jedi

Osha Aniseya & Yord Fandar

Mae Aniseya & Osha Aniseya

Osha Aniseya & Jecki Lon

Osha Aniseya & Yord Fandar & Jecki Lon

Osha Aniseya/Yord Fandar

Yord Fandar/Osha Aniseya

Yord Fandar & Jecki Lon

Characters:

Osha Aniseya

Yord Fandar

Jecki Lon

Tasi Lowa

Mae Aniseya

Sol the Jedi (Star Wars)

Indara the Jedi (Star Wars)

Vernestra Rwoh

Additional Tags:

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence

Alternate Universe

Alternate Universe - Modern Setting

Alternate Universe - Resident Evil

Alternate Universe - Zombies

Zombies

Blood and Gore

Bioweapons

Canon-Typical Violence

Threats of Violence

Bio Organic Weapons | B.O.W.s (Resident Evil)

Umbrella Corporation (Resident Evil)

Past Relationship(s)

Friendship/Love

Male-Female Friendship

Friendship

Violence

Gun Violence

Bestie it's Resident Evil of course it's gonna be violent

Language: English

(Also side note but I watched Death Island yesterday and LORD- I WAS BI PANICKING THE WHOLE TIME LMAO TOT XDDDDD)

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