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Yesterday I posted a picspam in celebration of the awesome Chloe Sullivan. It felt wonderful to revisit some of her finest moments, to remind myself why I love her so much, and just to branch out and post about someone besides Tom or Clark. :) The response was overwhelming, and amazing, and it touched my heart. It was a glorious day for me, truly. Yesterday I was also friended by eight new people, which is some kind of record for me. As of about 30 minutes ago, four of them had defriended me, and more may follow. The record time between friending and defriending was 16 minutes. I understand why, they evidently assumed I was a Chlark shipper, and after reading a bit more of my journal, found out I wasn't and bailed. Or maybe it was because I don't hate Lois. IDK. I don't make and break friendships based on Smallville ships (bros before shows!), but I guess I'm the exception to the rule. *rolls eyes* Is it too much to ask, if you're so sensitive, that you actually spend a few minutes reading a person's journal before jumping into a friending you're likely to retract? Because while I'm hardly heartbroken at losing these newfound "friends," it's no fun to receive the message of, "Yay! You're cool! Let's be friends! No, wait. Never mind. You suck!" So in the interest of heading off any more ill advised friendings, I think it's time to revisit where I stand on all things Smallville. Just so you know. 1) First and foremost, I'm a Tom fan. I love the guy beyond all reason. Duh. 2) I like Clark best. He's my boy. 3) I'll never give up on Lex. 4) I pretty much worship Michael, and I miss him terribly. 5) I love Chloe. I love the Chlark friendship. I don't ship it. 6) I don't ship anyone with Clark. Meaning, my enjoyment of the show doesn't hinge on seeing Clark in a romantic relationship. I'm much more interested in seeing his journey to become Supes, and him discovering the hero within himself. 7) I like Lois. More and more with each episode. 8) There is not a single actor on this show that I don't like, appreciate, and respect. 9) I love the Clois humor: the banter, the flirting, the snark. 10) I adore Oliver, Jimmy, and Tess. Davis/Doomsday? Not so much. 11) I hate the Chimmy, but not with the burning intensity I used to. I guess they're wearing me down. 12) Phil Morris is the bomb, as is Martian Manhunter/J'onn J'onzz/John Jones. 13) I don't hate Lana, but I'm glad she's gone. 14) I still say Lionel was bad to the end, magnificently so. 15) I miss Martha and Jonathan. So there you have it. I don't claim that it's riveting information, but obviously it matters to some people. If, after reading my list, you can't remember why we ever became friends, or you find you've lost respect for me, or you're making fun of me in your head right now, please do us both a favor and defriend me now. We'll both be better off. And to anyone who got this far, thanks for listening. I love you guys.  Tags: flist, rant, smallville
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From: tariel22 |
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February 19th, 2009 10:33 pm (UTC)
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I love you, too! :)
I know we don't agree on the show, obviously, but I respect your opinion, and understand why you feel the way you do. I always appreciate your viewpoint, and it means the world to me that you comment on my reviews. And just because I don't ship Chlark on the show, that doesn't mean I don't love it in your fic. Besides, I like to think our friendship has grown beyond the boundaries of one TV show, you know?
A couple of them are on your flist, but I don't hold anything against them, truly. It's better that they bailed than hang around and like me less every day.
I'm afraid you're stuck with me, too. *glomps you*
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From: tariel22 |
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February 20th, 2009 02:08 am (UTC)
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I loved the dynamics between Lex and Lionel, too. What a blow to lose them both in the same season! I know you don't watch Heroes, but I'm looking forward to seeing John Glover play Sylar's dad next month.
It's funny, I can look at Davis and recognize that Sam has a good body, but he does nothing for me. Just not my type, I guess. But I also think it has something to do with Davis being the creature who is destined to kill my Clark, and I'm not looking forward to that. It's boring because we already know what the endgame is, and I never enjoy fights where Clark loses anyway. Tess, OTOH, fascinates me.
Your PM was much appreciated, truly. *smishes you back* And my little comments on your art are the least I can do to thank you for all the joy your beautiful work brings to me!
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Okay, I only got as far as the 16 minute friend-defriend operation and I had to laugh. Some folks really butter my corn with their craziness.
So you might as well know that it will never matter to me what you like about Smallville, or don't like, or ship, or don't ship, or whatever. You could proclaim yourself to ship a three-way between Lionel/Jonathan/Zod (what would that be? Jo-Li-Zod? Zo-Li-Jo?), and I would still think, "Whatever makes you happy, hon." I like YOU. You're kind and funny and generous and that's all I need to know. Anyone who puts fandom before friendship will always have my deepest sympathies, because when SV ends, it's going to be a lonely playground for them.
*smishes*
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From: tariel22 |
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February 20th, 2009 03:29 am (UTC)
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A Lionel/Jonathan/Zod three-way? *giggles* You always make me laugh.
Dawn, you put this show, and fandom in general, into perspective for me a long time ago, and your sanity and wisdom have been an inspiration to me ever since. Thank you for your kind words, truly. I know this is less than nothing, really, but I've never taken any kind of rejection well. As my brother likes to say, I was always the baby of the family, even though I was born in the middle. :)
Anyone who puts fandom before friendship will always have my deepest sympathies, because when SV ends, it's going to be a lonely playground for them.
See? That's what I'm talking about. Thanks for once again unerringly getting to the heart of the matter. Too true.
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From: tariel22 |
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February 20th, 2009 09:40 am (UTC)
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A Tariel appreciation package? That sounds awfully exciting! *forgets what she was upset about*
I think Sam Witwer is a fabulous actor, but the whole Davis/Doomsday storyline makes me nervous. I don't want him messing with Chloe, and I don't want him to kill Clark, but I think that's where they're headed on both counts. It seems predictable, which makes it boring to me, with a guaranteed bad ending, which stresses me out. But maybe the show will surprise me; it certainly has before.
I can look at SW and intellectually say he has a perfect body, but for some reason, unlike Tom, Michael, and Justin, he does nothing for me. it's weird. I really think it's because he's destined to kill my boy Clark. It's like he's MY enemy or something. *is crazy*
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