I know exactly what you mean. This scene makes me feel all fuzzy inside for badass!Doctorness, but, at the same time, seeing Ten's face as a past Doctor just makes my heart shrivel and die a little. It's confusing my brain! I think I've told you this about a million time before but Doctor Who has made this crazy emotional mess. No other show has just destroyed me to the point of tears as much as this has.
Oh God, I'm trying to stay away from fandom wank too--but I completely hate that it's there. I mean, its great that the fandom is so large, but at the same time, that just means that there are more rude idiots in it. I honestly don't understand the need to disparage an actor who was quite impressive in the role, even if he might not have been your cup of tea. I mean, I preferred DT to CE and MS, but that by no means means I'm going to run around insulting them, because they are great actors in their own right too. Though they're a small percentage, haters tend to be way more vocal those who like it, so it seems like they're
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No other show has just destroyed me to the point of tears as much as this has.
SO much word. *sighs* And yet it's what we love about it! We are THAT connected to it.
I honestly don't understand the need to disparage an actor who was quite impressive in the role, even if he might not have been your cup of tea. I mean, I preferred DT to CE and MS, but that by no means means I'm going to run around insulting them, because they are great actors in their own right too.EXACTLY. And honestly I think what I was surprised by the most was that ANYONE disliked him. I was under the (I suppose naive) impression that he was absolutely loved by everyone, both himself and his character. All over LJ even when I didn't watch I felt like I saw him all the time because so many people would have icons and stuff you know? Until S5 premiered I'd never seen anything to suggest otherwise. I guess it was when I started seeing posts by those HARDCORE, watched every single series since '63 fans, that I realized I must have been wrong
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I think that he really is predominantly liked. As you mentioned, he is EVERYWHERE over the internet--you can't exist in any fandom without knowing who he is. I think the reason that the backlash isn't being put down swiftly is that a lot of Tennant fans are still trying to process a new Doctor, thus are staying away from S5 and non-Ten fandoms. Plus there was such a long break between specials that it probably let the Tennant mania settle a bit.
And there are always those who like to rage against the machine, taunting fans who liked the RTD/9/10 era just because it was popular. Mostly though, I think that the whole thing is quite reactionary. Those who loved S1-EoT were a very dominant force in fandom, and now that the 'reign has ended,' so to speak, people who didn't quite like see this as a reprieve. Unfortunately, that seems to mean idiocy to some people. I hope it dies down soon because I'm sick of seeing those stupid posts. I honestly wish doctorwho was as well moderated as merlin comms--free speech is great and all, but on the internet
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No worries, Doctor Who is a recent obsession of mine, and, as you can tell by my large quantity of DT icons, he was my favorite Doctor. I'd recommend picking it up again if you have time. All of DT's run was brilliant, and it looks like the new Doctor is going to be great as well.
Yes. Crazy Doctor Who fan is CRAZY. Seriously that show has been owning my life.
Life...teh stress comes in waves. I'm in an ebb right now, but I think there will be an emminant swell again after the weekend. Hope things are calm for you.
BTW-- thanks so much for the birthday wishes/gift! That was so sweet of you.
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Oh God, I'm trying to stay away from fandom wank too--but I completely hate that it's there. I mean, its great that the fandom is so large, but at the same time, that just means that there are more rude idiots in it. I honestly don't understand the need to disparage an actor who was quite impressive in the role, even if he might not have been your cup of tea. I mean, I preferred DT to CE and MS, but that by no means means I'm going to run around insulting them, because they are great actors in their own right too. Though they're a small percentage, haters tend to be way more vocal those who like it, so it seems like they're ( ... )
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No other show has just destroyed me to the point of tears as much as this has.
SO much word. *sighs* And yet it's what we love about it! We are THAT connected to it.
I honestly don't understand the need to disparage an actor who was quite impressive in the role, even if he might not have been your cup of tea. I mean, I preferred DT to CE and MS, but that by no means means I'm going to run around insulting them, because they are great actors in their own right too.EXACTLY. And honestly I think what I was surprised by the most was that ANYONE disliked him. I was under the (I suppose naive) impression that he was absolutely loved by everyone, both himself and his character. All over LJ even when I didn't watch I felt like I saw him all the time because so many people would have icons and stuff you know? Until S5 premiered I'd never seen anything to suggest otherwise. I guess it was when I started seeing posts by those HARDCORE, watched every single series since '63 fans, that I realized I must have been wrong ( ... )
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And there are always those who like to rage against the machine, taunting fans who liked the RTD/9/10 era just because it was popular. Mostly though, I think that the whole thing is quite reactionary. Those who loved S1-EoT were a very dominant force in fandom, and now that the 'reign has ended,' so to speak, people who didn't quite like see this as a reprieve. Unfortunately, that seems to mean idiocy to some people. I hope it dies down soon because I'm sick of seeing those stupid posts. I honestly wish doctorwho was as well moderated as merlin comms--free speech is great and all, but on the internet ( ... )
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Can't say much about Doctor Who. I thought David Tennant was cute as the new doctor, but I haven't been following recently >.> Nice animation though!
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No worries, Doctor Who is a recent obsession of mine, and, as you can tell by my large quantity of DT icons, he was my favorite Doctor. I'd recommend picking it up again if you have time. All of DT's run was brilliant, and it looks like the new Doctor is going to be great as well.
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and I still cannot BELIEVE that I turned you into such a Who-maniac xD Hope life is not too stressful?
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Life...teh stress comes in waves. I'm in an ebb right now, but I think there will be an emminant swell again after the weekend. Hope things are calm for you.
BTW-- thanks so much for the birthday wishes/gift! That was so sweet of you.
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