discussion community for lgbt je fans

[julietbunny.livejournal.com]

ontherainbow

ontherainbow is a brand-new discussion community for GLBT (gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender) Johnnys Entertainment fans! We would like to create a fun and safe place to talk about what it's like to be a JE fan outside of the "target audience," because, ultimately, the love of sparkly Japanese boy bands transcends all walks of life. We hope to have some interesting discussions about how gender and sexuality are handled in our favorite idol factory, and, of course, to share our own stories and to make new friends! All fans of all groups and units are welcome to join (including straight allies). We hope to see you soon!

Comments

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

Then why bother saying anything at all?

Simple as this: don't like it, don't join. End of story.

[lullabyeforyou.livejournal.com]

May I ask why you felt the need to jump in and comment after everything had been resolved?

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

Same reason why you felt a need to comment at all: my opinion.

Am I not allowed to give it now?

You may have discussed it and resolved it with someone else, doesn't mean another person can't have an opinion regarding it.

I'm not here to get into a big philosophical debate regarding the merits of the community. I simply stated my opinion: if it's something you don't want to join, don't.

[lullabyeforyou.livejournal.com]

Re-stating something that people have already said is redundant in my mind, but you're allowed your say and you've had it.

These knee-jerk reactions are getting old, fast. They really are.

Thank you for your opinion.

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

It's not redundant, it's showing that more people share the same opinion.

Your own knee-jerk reaction was to reply to an advertisement for a community that you had no interest in joining. You are entitled to your opinion, but in stating it expect people to disagree with you or wonder why you posted it in the first place if you have no interest in the community anyway.

Stating something along the lines of "oh, wow, a glbt community. I'm not interested in joining but good luck!" would have been much more appropriate than "is this really necessary?". Or simply not commenting at all.

There are plenty of communities I see popping up in various fandoms that I think are not necessary, but I don't voice that fact. I just don't join.

This is livejournal, a land of a million differing interests, opinions and just as much wank to go along with it all. I've been guilty of plenty of opinion-wars before, mind you, but this was not with the intention of one.