Thread:JohnVMaster/@comment-6345313-20120915073526/@comment-6345313-20120915083330

I understand the points you make, and I am much more sensitive to how you feel about the fandom in general. It would seem you're generally really frustrated about it.

You mentioned there being two sides to fandom, a creative side and a lolzy side. I think, for me, the reason I am so unappreciative and so loathing of fanon in general is because of the creative side. For example, an extreme example, if I were to search for "south park marjorine" on Google Images, the results speak for themselves. The idea behind some of the results is disgusting.

With regards to some of the examples you mentioned, I actually like Towelie. He's a pretty funny character and I really appreciate the episodes he's been in, especially "A Million Little Fibers". When it comes to 200/201, I think the fans' frustration lies in the fact that the show was censored. The bleeps didn't detract from the episode to make it any less entertaining. With the Mysterion trilogy, I simply can't see how anyone can't like it. It's an almost incomprehensible notion for me. Maybe that makes me Butters (read: his reaction to Indiana Jones).

With regards to allies, you'll at least have a place here. And you're always welcome. Based on my understanding of how you feel, I'd recommend simply taking a break and just watch the show. Watch and enjoy it for yourself without an outside influences. What will rejuvenate my spirit in the show is, ironically, The Stick of Truth. Although it's months out, maybe it will for you too. :)