Originally posted by Melora
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I wasn't saying you couldn't express your opinion and I certainly would never red you for it. I never have before and you've said things a lot worse than this. 
I was merely presenting a hypothetical situation that I would ideally love to see one day.
I could go into every general thread and blather on and on about how much I hate another one of the characters and how I attribute much of that to the limited abilities of the actor and the poor acting choices he made. I could talk about how the character was the major factor that ruined Seasons 9 and 10 and the AoT for me. But I would rather not, if only to spare the feelings of the many fans that really, really like him and want to see him in the movies. Who am I to want to deny them the enjoyment of seeing their favorite character again? Just because I find him an irritating and useless character that gets on my nerves?
For example, a lot of fans jumped all over the Mitchell character when he was introduced in Season 9. Although I didn't hate the character, I was also very critical. But you know what? I found out that there were a lot of really nice people who loved the character. And every time someone posted a negative attack on the character and even BB's acting, I found that it really upset the Cam fans. I still have some problems with Cam as a character (although I adore him now), but I respect the fans of the character enough to not go on and on about it in the general threads.
To me, it's about showing respect to fellow fans (if not to the actors). If I do have criticism for a character or actor, I try to limit it to one of the many anti threads about and I try to present my criticism in a constructive way.
I would also never say that an established SG character should not be in the movies b/c of my own personal hatred of him/her. The show/movies do not revolve solely around my likes and dislikes and I want my fellow fans to enjoy the things they like about the franchise... as long as they afford me the same courtesy. But that's just my choice.
You're old enough to make your own choices about what you post and where you post it, flynn.
I was merely presenting a hypothetical situation that I would ideally love to see one day.
I could go into every general thread and blather on and on about how much I hate another one of the characters and how I attribute much of that to the limited abilities of the actor and the poor acting choices he made. I could talk about how the character was the major factor that ruined Seasons 9 and 10 and the AoT for me. But I would rather not, if only to spare the feelings of the many fans that really, really like him and want to see him in the movies. Who am I to want to deny them the enjoyment of seeing their favorite character again? Just because I find him an irritating and useless character that gets on my nerves?
For example, a lot of fans jumped all over the Mitchell character when he was introduced in Season 9. Although I didn't hate the character, I was also very critical. But you know what? I found out that there were a lot of really nice people who loved the character. And every time someone posted a negative attack on the character and even BB's acting, I found that it really upset the Cam fans. I still have some problems with Cam as a character (although I adore him now), but I respect the fans of the character enough to not go on and on about it in the general threads.
To me, it's about showing respect to fellow fans (if not to the actors). If I do have criticism for a character or actor, I try to limit it to one of the many anti threads about and I try to present my criticism in a constructive way.
I would also never say that an established SG character should not be in the movies b/c of my own personal hatred of him/her. The show/movies do not revolve solely around my likes and dislikes and I want my fellow fans to enjoy the things they like about the franchise... as long as they afford me the same courtesy. But that's just my choice.
You're old enough to make your own choices about what you post and where you post it, flynn.
If you or anyone else has a problem with a character or an actor then post away. That's your right and don't let anyone stop you. It isn't about respect, it is about honesty and truth. If the inclusion of one or more characters or situations would ruin the show/movies for you then don't be afraid to say so. It's not affording other fans courtesy to bite your tongue, the pro's certainly don't care where or how often they post about the wonder that is Carter/Tapping.
A few things to remember - Negative comments are just as valid as positive ones. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The eternal repetition from some of the more enthusiastic SC/AT fans can be just as upsetting to the antis as the negative comments are to the pros. Only take the moral high ground if you are very sure of just what is under your feet.
This thread is for comments on Tapping in Atlantis and SG1 new movies, you want her there, I don't - not unless it's the Carter from AOT. Others want different things, tptb can't please us all. Whatever happens is okay with me, I either get more Stargate to watch or the whole thing ended with Continuum. At this point I don't much care which way it goes.
Lastly - it's just a tv show and Tapping is an actress who no doubt expects negative comments along with the positive. It's a harsh buisiness and she's done well with what she has I doubt she will be losing sleep over anything posted here.
I stopped caring after Continuum. Never did really appreciate about SGA. (Ronon is *hot* though.)
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