Can I ask an honest and open, snark-free question? Why do we apologize to CSers/Hook fans when we say something the slightest bit unfavorable? This thread is clearly marked as an Emma/Bae fan thread. When I arrived at the board and read the CS thread, I did not expect them to apologize for disliking Neal or SF… it was a thread clearly marked for discussing the Hook-Emma relationship. I went in with eyes open. Likewise, anyone who wants to lurk in here is certainly welcome, but it is no mystery what is contained within.
(Ok, ok, maybe it is if you are afraid of trains or bison. Perhaps we should be apologizing to the bison- phobic, hey?)
It really bothers me that folks feel the need to apologize for their opinions in a thread expressly designated for those opinions. I am not a Hook hater, but I sure will not apologize for posting my feelings about an unhealthy relationship between a heroine and a villain (no matter how grey those labels might be) in a thread that is clearly not designed to coddle those who support the pairing. Why do we feel the need to do that? This is the ONE safe space on the board – maybe the whole Internet – yet folks still feel guilty expressing their dislike?
(Not picking on you RG. I’ve seen it a few times lately, from various posters. It truly is an honest question.)
Cause this story needs some mending & a better happy ending...