#voltron is toxic

[duckprintspress]

So this poll from @pollsnatural asked if Supernatural was the most toxic fandom people have been in, and the vast majority of folks said no, so now - based on some fandoms in the replies of that post - I'm curious...

Runners up from the linked poll include Teen Wolf, MCU, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once Upon a Time, sports RPF, Minecraft YouTube, Dragon Age, Mo Dao Zu Shi, One Direction, a bunch of others, and a few abbreviations I'm not familiar with lmao.

I'm guessing "other" will win this poll - tell me which in the tags! I'm curious if there's any Really Big One I should have included (probably MCU...it was hard to juggle "size/popularity of fandom" with "relative toxicity" like if a fandom is huge it's usually just more toxic in general cause there are the same number of weirdos per capita but way more people overall, ya know?)

anyway. yes. poll. do the thing.

[guardiandua]

Can we stop glorifying toxic relationships? I see this so much nowadays. Liking two characters together because they're both gay, who cares that they're toxic for one another? A couple being canon doesn't make it less toxic. I can't say I believe Katara and Aang would have divorced eventually because I get called a super weirdo on YouTube because I'm a fanfic writer and I'm betting that person may be a woman because us women nowadays have become pathetic. I'm sorry if that's offensive but if you're defending Aang kissing Katara without consent then you should be okay if your boyfriend kisses you without permission. Or if they rape you...it's super romantic right girls? Or defending Shiro/Adam just because they're a gay couple even though Adam manipulated and gaslit Shiro. Or saying Phoebe was at fault for being emotionally abused and manipulated by Cole. Girls if you're this toxic to yourself, pray to God you don't find a man like Aang, Adam or Cole because that will be your real punishment.

If any other Kataang fans attack me, I will just block and ignore you. I do not consider the comics canon but if you do, can I just point Zuko and Mai also broke up and Mai is toxic as heck? I don't care about your proof whether Katara and Aang lived together till his death...to me, they divorced because that's a more realistic scenario. Canon is not always right and I have a busy life. I will keep throwing hate at Kataang even more now and you cannot discourage or stop me. In fact, I will now throw more hate at it than the other two ships thanks to the fans. The more you push...the more I rise. Remember that and stay toxic!

[simplyofthestars]

Dude I'm just tryna enjoy my Arcane phase, WHY IS VOLTRON COMING BACK???

Yet again, my dumbass Voltron AU I'm too lazy to make into a fic on AO3 for because I want to get to the exciting parts fast, infests my brain.

Yes, we get Space Keith in THAT au, thanks alot arcane for making me interested in space yaoi, now I'm gonna be forced to incorporate that into everything

Shoutout to those two people who actually wants a fic based on my shitposting voltron dreams (Thanks, @alohaasaloevera and @queengeni for supporting my delusions)

[sukibenders]

Some in the Arcane fandom think they are being helpful when, regarding Mel having romantic relationships, they say "She's a strong, independent woman who doesn't need a (in this case) man", but they really aren't. Even if they don't mean to, or were being genuine, the statement is still riddled with many undertones because the "Strong Black Woman" trope is often placed on so many black female characters to often deny them the opportunity of love and care and protection that they, in fiction and real life, are often not given or given right off the bat in comparison to their counterparts, to the point where they don't even get the choice either, as well as to push them aside.

It's not even a compliment because, oftentimes, when this term/trope is used, it doesn't even take into account the amount of stress it takes to be strong, let alone strong and alone. Another thing, which also makes it very backhanded, this trope really rears its head regarding Mel from a lot of JayVik fans, some who I will give benefit of doubt while others know exactly what they are doing. Using this term to brush off the fact that, whether you ship them or not, Mel and Jayce shared a bond with one another and she would obviously be saddened to hear of his demise (unless some of you are still running with the trope of her being heartless or just like Ambessa, and even that loses weight when you see Ambessa call Mel her literal weakness). Like, apply this to real life, why would you automatically assume that a black woman doesn't need love just because she's strong? Why do you think she doesn't need to be held or consoled? Why don't you think black girls and women want to see black female characters who are, not only, strong and have power, but also loved and cherished in the same breath?

To add on, there's this trend in fandom of labeling a female character as a "girlboss" or "queen" or just any of these terms, but not doing/adding anything else to her character besides "She's strong!" but will write 1000 word essays on the male characters within the same media. Do you see the problem here? This happens with Mel so much to the point where people don't even know who she is as a character. People (specifically toxic shippers) said that she's just like Ambessa, but the show went out of its way to show you again and again why she is not. Or did you just ignore it/watch with your eyes closed?

[kathrahender]

Is it just me or the fandom of animes/shows/movies are too damn toxic nowadays?

Like seriously GROW UP ALREADY, and for the love of God, GO ON with your life. If people don't like the canon/fanon ships or the characters you like, just ignore them or block them and enjoy the things you like instead of harassing or sending death threats to other people. If you do that and the other doesn't, you're only proving who's the real morally superior person here. (Hint: if you're the one harassing them, you're not the morally superior person)

[triona-tribblescore]

NO WAY A FELLO VOLTRON FAN!!! What is your opinion on... Klance?

-bite children

AHHH VOLTRON MY BELOVED PAST~ loved that show so much oh my god. Lance walked so Leo could run. I love my two gay blue boys!! They even have similar arm markings TwT 🤍🤍🤍

The klance ship was my fav for sure but I wasn't as involved with the fandom as I would be with rise or anything. Just good memories watching it tbh :')))

[hiccupshypotheticalleftsock]

voltron is trending what timeline am i in

[bluemantics]

Toxic yaoi is OUT! Wholesome, uplifting yaoi is IN! The world is suffering, let me see lovers with hands gently intertwined, making mistakes but determined to learn how to love someone beautiful. Two people who return to their homes after difficult days and find solace in the presence of their partner. Heated fights that end in reverent apologies, kisses to knuckles, slow-falling tears that weave over bruised skin.

A GENTLENESS TO COMBAT THE DARK!!

[magnetformisfortune28]

If I had a nickel for every time the dark-haired blue coded bisexual protagonist whose main conflict was not feeling special and worthy got forgotten about for an edgy gay boy with a magic pet I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

Art credit to @polartss

[ravsucks]

Throughout my life, I've watched a lot of cartoons, played a lot of video games, and read a lot of comics. And along the way, found myself smitten with some of the prominent characters within. I'm not shy about liking fictional characters, but there's some examples that are a bit harder to admit than others. So I've decided to admit them publicly on YouTube for the whole world to see!

I've chosen four characters out of an exceedingly long list to dissect - Professor Venomous from OK KO! Let's Be Heroes, Vriska Serket from Homestuck (from high school, to clarify), Prince Lotor from Voltron: Legendary Defender, and the infamous Makima from Chainsaw Man. In this video, I break down what makes them attractive, as well as what makes them toxic.

[krytus]

as a lover of bloodshed and violence this is like a national holiday to me

[alistairpaniemidnight]

On Halloween, you get to go trick-or-treating! Everyone will dress up in costumes, like a twisted reaper with a scythe made of shattered hopes or a wicked bottle of bad decisions. This year, I’m rolling as a Beffy Bong because why not embrace the chaos? My mom takes me and my best friend out into the night while my dad stays home, probably getting cozy with his stash and plotting his next move as the neighborhood’s self-proclaimed Smoke King.

Other fun things to do on Halloween? Freaking scary movies that leave you questioning your grip on reality and getting lost in the thrill of the dark, surrounded by the ghosts of your worst nightmares. This year, I snagged a treasure trove of sickly candy, each piece a little morsel of sweet rebellion against the chaos of life.

When we finally stumble back home, my dad’s waiting, eyes glinting like he’s just come off a bender. He casually demands some of my haul because, as he says, he works hard as a Booby Inspector (because obviously that’s a real job), and he deserves a taste of my Whoppers. I’m feeling musty and a bit over it, but I hand over the goods anyway. Dads can be so wet, but I guess I love him for his weirdness.

In the end, it’s not just about the candy; it’s about reveling in the wildness of the night, the laughter, and all the deliciously dirty memories we’re making. Happy Halloween, you glorious freaks! 🎃💀✨

#BongLife #TrickOrTreatYourself

[watery-melon-baller]

the more research I do on fandom and shipping culture the more I realize it all comes back to fucking voltron. because of course it does.

[novaliae]

justice for rio vidal

[mymistakewriting]

Just a little PSA Reminder

Hi, I've noticed an influx of follwers lately (mostly thanks to my SalTommy dynamic headcanon posts, it seems, hello I hope you enjoy your stay on my blog!), and it's officially been long enough since the end of season that I feel comfortable in letting everyone know my stance on things. AKA things aren't calming down and I'm getting so tired.

As a reminder, I am a multishipper, just before anyone tries to step to me with anything. That's on my pinned post, I have been transparent about that since day one of this blog, long before I made that post.

So what I come to talk about is the... toxicity in some parts of the 911 fandom. It's making this fandom a place that I do not want to interact in, which sucks because I have some really fun things that I've been working hard on for months that I used to be excited to share - and I'm rethinking a good half of them because some fans can't act civilized.

So for anyone from the 911 fandom that is following more or who just so happens to stumble across my content, let me make my views VERY clear: I love Buddie. I love BuckTommy. I am here for the characters, for their development and for all of the stories that it's possible to tell through them. What I don't love is seeing people use Buddie as a jumping ground to threaten people, to harass them, and to spread false information about people who just want to enjoy a fan space and share work that they've put time and energy into.

I've been in a lot of toxic fandoms over the course of my life. And I really never thought 911 would be the most toxic one I'd be in.

I love these characters, I love their stories. And I appreciate the actors for all the love they put in. So I'll issue one warning: directed towards me or not, if I see threats or bullying or harassment? Not only am I good friends with my block button, I also will not hesitate to report your ass.

Most of us come to fandom to relax away from problems we're facing in real life. Making our safe space into a warzone is incredible cruel. And that doesn't even mention how people have been treating the actors and writers for the show itself.

I welcome any constructive conversation, always. And you're allowed to dislike a ship or character - but if you dislike it, block the tags and ignore it like a fucking adult, okay? You're not 4 years old anymore, please act like it. Because it's exhausting to wake up to another round of bullshit everyday.

And to any 911 fans that follow me: if you're part of the group that is acting so poorly? Unfollow me. Because if I look through your blogs later and find that sort of behavior, you've got reports and a block coming your way.

I'm just here to share headcanons and meta and write stupid little fics about characters that mean a lot to me. And I'll be damned if I let some bratty teenager fuck that up for me when I'm already struggling.

Thanks.