Thread:HTF1234/@comment-27318396-20160426130503/@comment-24583896-20160426144224

Okay, this needs to be settled right this instant

Aiden, I read your message concerning this and really took my time interpreting HTF1234's review about GDG's fan game. I went over it several times, but honeslty, I can undertsnd why HTF1234's claims to be "shocked". I didn't find anything in that review that insulted the quality of the game to an extreme where no one should consider playing it at all. GDG's response drew more negative attention than that review. To make matters worse, she made it public as opposed to keeping it to herself. That proves that GDG was not confident that her fan game would recieve approval. Why that shouldn't matter, however, is all quite simple. ''It's a fan game! ''

I thought fandoms were a place where fans could express ideas in anyway they'd like. That says much more than taking an offense to critisism. It's not like the intent of producing a fan game (or any fan content) means letting opinions determine its fate, at least it shouldn't be. By letting the opinions of others get in the way of how a fan may feel about their own ideas, that means the fan only concerns themselves with what others think and is quick to exploit criticism. As judgemental as that may sound, it's the truth, but if you're truly passionate about a fandom and your capabilities, you can brush off the critisism.

And having low self-esteem is nothing more than an excuse. They say you will never reach your full potential until you gain a true understanding of who you are. The opinions of others don't say anything about you unless you allow them to. But "you are 'youer' than you. That's truer than true. There is no one alive that is 'youer' than you!". I have low self-esteem, but that's why I express my creativity: To discover a side of me that helps me stay true to who I am. And I believe that I am great and no one can take that from me.

As for you, HTF1234, I'm not entirely disappointed with you, but be mindful that instigating can erupt into chaos. I do realize you were just letting off steam, but regardless of the extent, mocking an entire fandom should not be directed toward an individial.