I've... mellowed out on language games somewhat after reading more about the politics of language in general still can't stand memes tho and it feels like this might just be an act of reclaiming -- stan does indeed come from stalker fan, the origins are exactly as unflattering as they seem, but I find the way people have reclaimed it to use in the context of SpIns and hyperfixations quite validating. An intense, single-minded obsession isn't bad if you're just doing it by yourself.
Simp, though?? What is there to reclaim?? What is there to go "yeah, so? You say that like it's a bad thing?" at? It just feels like painting a happy face on self-deprecation.
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Date: 5/10/20 15:21 (UTC)I've... mellowed out on language games somewhat after reading more about the politics of language in general
still can't stand memes thoand it feels like this might just be an act of reclaiming -- stan does indeed come from stalker fan, the origins are exactly as unflattering as they seem, but I find the way people have reclaimed it to use in the context of SpIns and hyperfixations quite validating. An intense, single-minded obsession isn't bad if you're just doing it by yourself.Simp, though?? What is there to reclaim?? What is there to go "yeah, so? You say that like it's a bad thing?" at? It just feels like painting a happy face on self-deprecation.