Atla Fandom Discourse - Tumblr Posts

You know I talk a lot of shit about the concept of not watching a show or abandoning a show because of the fandom.

But like I went to see Avatar the Last Airbender live at concert and god I had forgotten just how much I love that show.

I’d let my irritation with the fandom’s discourse allow me forget how much I love this show.

But my eyes are open now and by god I’ll never let them close again. Cause I love that show.

A certain twitter thread fueled my rage today... so now I'm just glaring at my ceiling and silently stewing

Ship whoever you want to ship, enjoy whatever media content you want to enjoy, but that doesn't mean you should project your fantasies on young actors!! those are REAL people, not animated characters!!

I feel so sorry for Dallas Liu and Zuko (for having terrible stans), but even more so for Thalia Tran, Kiawentiio, and Gordon Cormier because they do not deserve to have their actions grossly misinterpreted just so Zutara shippers can feed their false narratives.

Gordon is a minor, and both Thalia and Kiawentiio were minors at the time of NATLA Book 1's release. It is SO disgusting that they're making up stories about Dallas hating Gordon, and the fact that they were counting down the days for Kiawentiio turning 18??? I want to throw up