people outside of the proship community will see proshippers getting upset with the constant death threats, dox threats, and all around brutal harassment coming from antis and go “PLEASE stop with the constant arguing guys! You’re being so aggressive!” With their full chest
Attacking people who write fic that isn’t the fic you want to read won’t make them suddenly stop writing the fic they want and start writing the fic you want.
They may stop writing in your fandom completely, and there won’t be more of the fic you want; just less fic overall.
Or, they may double down out of spite and write even more of the fic you don’t want, because fuck you, you entitled little goblin.
Remember to write whatever the hell you want. No matter how grotesque or weird it is, write it. You’ll regret not writing it.
Idk how to begin this but here we go!
The reason why I think people participate it proshipping mainly isn’t for coping (at least mostly).
I think the real reason why people do it is the thrill they get from it. Most proships are dangerous or “scary” in nature so when they ship it they get some kind of adrenaline or strong feeling, whether it’s guilt, fear, anger, excitement, or otherwise.
Like watching a horror movie.
Another reason is probably due to the intrigue and conflict that it can bring if they are incorporated to a story.
So, you tagged this proship, and you don’t have a DNI so I can only conclude you’re looking for interaction.
You compare being proship to someone who watches horror movies here.
Do you also disapprove of people watching horror movies?
Yes, I’m looking for a fair discussion. I think the topic is interesting.
The comparison I made between proshipping and watching horror movies was based on how people feel while they’re watching them, not the content of horror movies itself. I don’t think watching a chucky movie will negatively affect people.
Also I’m not an antishipper either. I’m a neutralshipper. I think people can change aspects of a ship (ages or rewriting events) to make it not problematic.
And I won’t send direct hate to people who are proshippers.
Let’s continue the horror movie comparison.
I assume that you’re using the term ‘proship’ here to refer to people who actively create and consume content for ships that would be considered problematic. That’s not what proship means, but assuming that’s what we’re discussing…
What do you feel is more harmful about consuming and creating problematic romantic and sexual fiction, vs creating and consuming violent fiction?
Imagine burning the midnight oil with your scientist F/O, the two of you working late into the night, getting more and more impassioned and excited– maybe even unhinged– the more caffeine and other substances make up for the lateness of the hour. You’re not going to sleep any time soon, there is work to be done!