Everything is made up and the points don't matter.

[rogueslayer452]

++ I recently found out that costumer designer Shawna Trpcic has passed away. She's worked on various projects, but I mostly knew her from Whedon shows, particularly that of Firefly since I listened to an episode commentary with her featured where she discussed the process of the costumes for that specific episode among other behind-the-scenes information. So even though I didn't follow her closely over the years, this news was still quite a shock.

++ Reddit is a site that I previously was hesitant on visiting that much in the past because I heard it was a cesspool, and while it can be that for sure so can most sites, to be honest. It just depends on the subreddit. Reddit operates similarly to that of the old school forum/message boards with subreddits have individual moderators, which is part of why I've been finding myself visiting there more frequently as of late. Although the site itself has its fair share of issues, it's also a great way of finding different communities and people with opinions, thoughts, and places of discussion that isn't so easily found elsewhere online, including useful resources, informative advice and news updates. I don't have an account there, I prefer to lurk and browse, but I do like visiting daily for these particular things, from fandom to just general news and information.

++ Watching Make Some Noise on Dropout.tv has been my highlight of the last week. It's a spin-off little game show from its own game show, Game Changer, where both are similar in the format of Whose Line although I'd argue that Make Some Noise is a bit more of that in its nature due to its prompts. And just like Game Changer, it's absolutely hilariously chaotic. I'm sure some have already seen some clips floating about (the Times New Roman vs. Comic Sans one, and the most recently Brennan Lee Mulligan's Trump-as-Sauron impression being the most circulated that I've seen), and trust me it's this unhinged and then some. Here is a random compilation of some moments from season two just to get a bit of a glimpse of the shenanigans that occur.

Comments

[haebin]

I love it to browse through reddit when it comes about games and people showing the characters you made. *___*
That's so interesting. :>

[rogueslayer452]

I love browsing and seeing people's thoughts on the different kinds of media, even if I don't know it or agree with some people's views, I like seeing the different kinds of conversations and input others have, and even learn something in the process since there's a wide range of subreddits of varying interests and topics. I mean yeah there are assholes and trolls just baiting others, but it's easy to ignore them. It's not on any kind of algorithm where you constantly are bombarded with the same shit, you are finding things on your own by searching and it's great.

[rionaleonhart]

Yeah, Reddit has a bit of a reputation, and some of it is deserved, but I've found it's a good place to find lively discussion communities for older canons. A lot of fandom subreddits aren't an especially welcoming place for talk of shipping or fanfiction, but they tend to get a lot of character analysis, so I'll often end up on Reddit if I'm thinking a lot about a particular character.

[author_by_night]

Yeah, fanfic is hit or miss. One sub I go to talks about fic. Another show sub I used to go to never even mentioned fic, but 90% of the posts were ship debates post-series, so I actually stopped going because it was the other extreme of what you're talking about. (I was good for the first 200 posts about who the MC should've ended up with.)

I should look for discussion comms for older canons. Granted, I don't watch much TV, so that's most of what I like. Heh.

[rogueslayer452]

A lot of fandom subreddits aren't an especially welcoming place for talk of shipping or fanfiction, but they tend to get a lot of character analysis, so I'll often end up on Reddit if I'm thinking a lot about a particular character.

I've noticed that, as well. I think the r/fanfiction subreddit is the only place where there's some discussion of that, but otherwise for specific fandoms people tend to either be obnoxious or openly hostile whenever the topic arises or avoid the subject altogether, the latter is probably better if the former happens quite frequently. I think it's a touchy subject since, while it is possible to talk about shipping/fanfiction in a mature way, people can become too pushy especially with ships, leading to shipping wars, which is probably why a lot of subreddits try to limit that kind of discussion. It does suck, but quite frankly I despise shipping wars and people acting like their ship is better than others for XYZ reasons.

I enjoy shipping and talking about fanfiction, but sometimes I also like talking or enjoying going on deep dives on particular characters or specific plots and arcs and story themes, so I agree that those subreddits can be great for those, which you can get elsewhere too (like DW or Tumblr) but at least there's more of an active discussion happening in the comments.

And it's so true when it comes to talking about and appreciating older canons, as well.

[author_by_night]

...I tried keeping this as concise as possible. I really did.

I feel like Reddit is similar to tumblr, where it has such a loud reputation that you think the second you go, you'll sink into the cesspool. There are certainly characters, but there are also good corners.

That said, it just occurred to me that that might be the thing, the fact that a lot of it is fannish and/or nerdy. I think even at the best of times, both sites are a little... animated for people who are used to be more self-focused, down to earth aspects of most social media. Again, I'm not saying there aren't valid criticisms, there are, but I also think they're remnants of old school internet. The people I know who love Reddit and tumblr are people like you and I, who miss old school internet.

There are a lot of people on Reddit aren't into nerd/fannish stuff, though. I follow a few TV show subs, and sometimes people will respond to threads going "it's just a show." It's like they truly do not understand the point of a discussion community. But they may also be trolls. I've seen comments like that on Facebook too, but Facebook is where I DO expect that.

[rogueslayer452]

The people I know who love Reddit and tumblr are people like you and I, who miss old school internet.

It's probably why those who migrated from Reddit to Tumblr took it like fish to water.

But it's true, Reddit is very old school Internet, and while there's something for everyone it is a good place for niche and obscure interests, which general social media isn't that keen on. Plus, there's no algorithm to bombard you with nonsensical posts or influencers trying to sell you something. You just search and find things yourself, which seems to be something that a lot of people so used to the endless scroll on their social media feed cannot comprehend for some reason (listen, I had to see that one TikTok that circulated on Tumblr of someone saying that AO3 had an bad user interface and I'm just going ????? it's so simple? and direct??? and easier to use than most sites especially for fanfic? wtf?), which y'know, different online generations and all that, but still. I prefer the format of Reddit/DW and even Tumblr, though Tumblr has attempted to become like other social media sites (thank goodness for xkit and unfucker scripts) I have been using that place since 2011, so, heh.

But they may also be trolls. I've seen comments like that on Facebook too, but Facebook is where I DO expect that.

Reddit has quite a lot of trolls, I see. I've known that even before going there regularly, though it's funny how it's easy to spot those kinds of people. Some are better at hiding it than others. But sometimes people are just looking to be a dick.

[sunshine304]

I like to lurk around on some subreddits, it can be really fun. Also, sometimes they've got good infos, too, and interesting discussions.

Game Changer & Make Some Noise are truly hilarious! I've seen some choice bits on tumblr, it's really great!

[rogueslayer452]

It's a good place to find particular resources if you're out of luck elsewhere, as well. It can also be great for some niche and obscure interests, too. Yeah, there are assholes on there, but it's easy to ignore them.

Dropout.tv has truly been delightful in all areas, it was the best decision to subscribe to them. :D

[autumndaze]

Yeah I used to never use reddit, outside of asking a question on a science forum once for fic research (that never went answered). Now I mod a community and am the most active poster in another because both are quiet but unfortunately part of communities with difficult community spaces, and those were, for a long time, the only two I could find outside Korean, Japanese, and Chinese fandom spaces. It's useful for some things! And helpful for info and references.

[rogueslayer452]

Yeah, especially when Google fails you (shitty unhelpful websites that are often behind a paywall these days) Reddit can be good for providing the information and resources you may be after. It's not always guaranteed, of course, and misinformation can also be on there, but at least it's easy to check via the comments since some people are quick to call bullshit or double check for yourself. Again, it's like old school forums.

[necrophilia]

Oh man, bummer about Shawna Trpcic. I have mixed feelings on Firefly but I remember appreciating that they brought their costume designer on to provide a commentary. And that she let Morena Baccarin wear her wedding dress!

[rogueslayer452]

Yeah, I loved hearing the stories about that, and just in general the process of finding and designing the costumes. She might not have been well-known, but she will be remembered by those of us who knew of her work from these projects.

[violateraindrop]

I do the same thing on reddit. I don't have an account, but you can find anything on there.