Gay-straight fandom alliance

[Dermot]

Remember to keep all comments civil.  If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all. :3

[Guest DRL]

I really do not see why there

is such division... We are Star Fox

fans after all, and while we all obviously

have different tastes, fan-art/fiction/dom

helps keeps up a franchise...

I really do not see why there 'must' be a

rift in a fan community, because after all,

we are here for the same thing.

To discuss about Star Fox. To have fun

doing that, to make fanart, or fanfics, or

simply to enjoy themselves.

[Dermot]

I really do not see why there

is such division... We are Star Fox

fans after all, and while we all obviously

have different tastes, fan-art/fiction/dom

helps keeps up a franchise...

I really do not see why there 'must' be a

rift in a fan community, because after all,

we are here for the same thing.

To discuss about Star Fox. To have fun

doing that, to make fanart, or fanfics, or

simply to enjoy themselves.

It's an old rift, dating back at least to the introduction of Krystal.  It was certainly one of the reasons I stayed away so long.  But I tolerate Krystal better now.

[Guest DRL]

I guess that we can all

be friends  + .

[Dermot]

I guess that we can all

be friends  + .

*group hug* :friends:

[Sabre]

Why isn't 'none of this effects me' the only option. If I recall right, sex is off limits on this forum, so it doesn't matter.

[Dermot]

Why isn't 'none of this effects me' the only option. If I recall right, sex is off limits on this forum, so it doesn't matter.

It's not really about sex. :3 Gay or straight highly influences fan interests, and those interests can clash, such as the slash romances and fan art.  Apparently there have been complaints about the tame stuff, and even a quiet insurrection of sorts that has given DZComposer quite the headache.  Bless his soul. :3

However, the first and last options are the ones I'm hoping for - the other three represent a fan polarization that's plagued the fandom since Star Fox Adventures.  The first option embraces all ordinary tame interests as part of the fan family, and the last option more indifferently allows it without having a problem.

See, a fandom can become polarized and its base can break if segments of the fandom practice a "supremacy" of sorts.  Like "Krystal is everything" or "I hate Krystal" or "Fox X Falco forever" or "Get that out of my face" or "Wolf owns us all", etc.  I was hostile to Krystal for a long time, but I think I've grown up.  The thing is, I've never really been one of the Fox X Falco shippers or one of the Wolf worshippers either.  I mean, Fox X Falco are sweet, and Wolf is badass, but Krystal is...well...umm...could be okay...or something...  err...  Maybe she isn't wearing fake implants. Okay, I got nothing.  But my point is, I don't oppose her right to exist in my line of sight. :3 Anymore. :lol:

[Vy'drach]

I chose the top option.

And I can't help but feel that it was either Julius or FoXXX that chose the Krystal option.  :facepalm:

[Dermot]

I chose the top option.

And I can't help but feel that it was either Julius or FoXXX that chose the Krystal option. 

Yes, that would be funny. XD But tongue-in-cheek wording aside, I meant these options to represent a kind of exclusivity.  I'm trying to gauge how tolerant fans are to differing fan interests coexisting in their midst. :3 The most inclusive options are the top and bottom option.

I've encountered some unexpected initial assumptions of the gay fandom - like the assumption that it's especially about sex.  I want people to understand that it's just like the straight fandom (which we already see here in abundance), but gender-flipped.

[Guest FoXXX]

I don't see a division at all

We're all family <3

I chose the top option.

And I can't help but feel that it was either Julius or FoXXX that chose the Krystal option. 

Nah, I chose top option too, but second option had me thinking about it though.... :P

[Dermot]

I don't see a division at all

We're all family <3

I hope so. :3 I established this poll to collect statistics.

[Matt Macdowel]

were all family

[Sideways]

Exactly, Matt. We're all still people. I treat everybody with the same dignity and respect that they deserve.

(I personally think homosexuality is wrong, I can't grasp the concept.)

That doesn't mean I hate people who choose that lifestyle, though. I'd never say things behind their backs or any of that nonsense, I see a person based upon other things, not sexual preference. I have some different viewpoints on life that other people may not agree with.

[Dermot]

Exactly, Matt. We're all still people. I treat everybody with the same dignity and respect that they deserve.

(I personally think homosexuality is wrong, I can't grasp the concept.)

That doesn't mean I hate people who choose that lifestyle, though. I'd never say things behind their backs or any of that nonsense, I see a person based upon other things, not sexual preference. I have some different viewpoints on life that other people may not agree with.

Careful...  There are a lot of words in those two paragraphs that can strike as heavily as an anvil.

But I see you speak with good will. :3 If you cannot grasp it now, then maybe someday you will finally come to a logical understanding that will make you feel at ease. :3 Afterall, one doesn't have to be gay to be able to understand how and why gay people exist.  But that understanding doesn't always arrive instantly like magic, and it can take years for some people.  Good will is a good down-payment towards that end.

[Asper Sarnoff]

We're all family, and like in all families, there will be disagreement from time to time. But despite that, we do for the most time get along and care for each other.

[Dermot]

We're all family, and like in all families, there will be disagreement from time to time. But despite that, we do for the most time get along and care for each other.

:friends:

[Kursed]

I don't understand any of this... I will however not agree with the gay fandom's ideals ,but at the same time I will not bash them.

["User"]

I will however not agree with the gay fandom's ideals ,but at the same time I will not bash them.

Ditto

[Sabre]

interesting. I thought this hatered of gays died long ago. I guess the US is just backwards or something. In my exp no body cares unless you are being a git about it.

[Dermot]

interesting. I thought this hatered of gays died long ago. I guess the US is just backwards or something. In my exp no body cares unless you are being a git about it.

Personally, I don't think I'll ever understand the United States. X3 I just expect to be treated right. :3

[Guest Julius Quasar]

Join hands with me Star Fox fans!

"C'mon people now...c'mon and love one another...c'mon people now everybody!

C'mon and smile on your brother, come and join one another, right now!"

*every Star Fox fan sings this and holds hands to form the Star Fox Emblem on the face of the planet*