How to be a fan of Problematic Things
“As fans, sometimes we need to remember that the things we like don’t define our worth as people. So there’s no need to defend them from every single criticism or pretend they are perfect. Really loving something means seeing it as it really is, not as you wish it were. You can still be a good fan while acknowledging the problematic elements of the things you love. In fact, that’s the only way to be a good fan of problematic things.”
Got this from pax_valkyrie’s tumblr. It so completely sums up how I’m starting to feel about anime. The more I learn about feminism and kyriarchy, the more it seems like I am of two minds when I watch some shows (Ben-To, I’m looking at you), but it doesn’t mean I don’t love them.
