Hi Guys,
Wonderful post. Zen Huns, I have to appreciate you for dealing with a sensitive topic with such maturity. You choice of words is definitely soothing for all fan bases.
Anyways, I have been thinking of opening a thread on the latest issues cropping up in RBO Forum and growing discontentment but most of my friends here have said it all.
I am so glad to see the maturity cropping back. Its important to realize that Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. It's completely natural for me to like a character of actor, which many others might not like. You will always meet people with opposite views in your life. Would you take them to task all the time? That's where the maturity comes in, to be friends and to thrive in a competing environment.
The motto should be to respect other's opinion, even if you don't subscribe to it and no matter what, not letting the friendships go. be sensitive to other's feelings and at the same time,not shying from expressing your feelings. Its all about choice of words. Coming strong on someone or taking shots doesnt help. Choose phrases such as, "In my opinion", "I thought this is what I saw" etc. Where you make it clear that this is your opinion and many other opinions can thrive along with yours.
Pacify your response.
Stick to your ATs, if you are very sensitive and possessive about your actors.
Meet in CCC to get along with different fan bases and try talking about non-RBO stuff too.
New members, Join the FAMILY.
Old members, Keep the FAMILY feeling alive!
Love,
DD