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...by any other name. (June 2014)
* Buffy is my Big Damn Hero and my #1 HBIC - because she's flawed and human and real. Because she loves deeply; she falls down but still fights, she grieves and endures, again and again. Because she breaks the rules and finds another way; because of her intelligence, intuition and wit. Because in watching her I identify with my own issues and strengths, and have a renewed appreciation for my mom as well.
* Because in talking about her with other fans, in telling my story through her, in voicing my truth, I discover that I'm not alone in my challenges, faults, and grief; that I don't have to be imprisoned by secrets and shame; and in sharing this, I can bring comfort to others. And because at the end of the day, Buffy gives me hope; and sometimes that's enough to make getting out of bed in the morning worthwhile. And because she is just so freakin' adorable, y'all.
* Because in talking about her with other fans, in telling my story through her, in voicing my truth, I discover that I'm not alone in my challenges, faults, and grief; that I don't have to be imprisoned by secrets and shame; and in sharing this, I can bring comfort to others. And because at the end of the day, Buffy gives me hope; and sometimes that's enough to make getting out of bed in the morning worthwhile. And because she is just so freakin' adorable, y'all.
* I love intelligent discussion of , and appreciation for , the ladies of the verse and their complex interrelationships at the core of the 'verse: mothers, sisters, mentors, students, friends, lovers, enemies, allies. The Buffyverse without it's women would be a cold, barren place: ("that bright optimism that becomes a great, raw wound-red in The Body" - the_royal_anna ). They bear witness to one another, the hurt one another when they don't mean to, they love even when it's difficult and painful to do so.
the_royal_anna ). They bear witness to one another, the hurt one another when they don't mean to, they love even when it's difficult and painful to do so.* And yes, this also includes Kennedy. No vitriol. No joke. (Tara would not approve of the hate. A lot of the complaints I've seen about her are suspicously close to those lobbed at Buffy, btw.) Entitled? Yes. Arrogant? Uh-huh - and also loyal, courageous, stubborn and gentle. She's a "queer woman of color..that is allowed to be the hero."
* The Buffy & Tara friendship/connection is one of the most underappreciated aspects of the 'verse IMO. This WILL be rectified. Idon't ship Buffy/Tara, but if that's what it takes to get fandom talking about them? A fangirl's gotta do what a fangirl's gotta do. (ETA 2014: I have seen the light of the true religion: Buffy/Tara shipping. I ship those girls so freakin' hard. Now say amen, somebody.)
* The Buffy & Tara friendship/connection is one of the most underappreciated aspects of the 'verse IMO. This WILL be rectified. I
*In fact, let's just say "No bashing female characters, period." There's plenty of other places to do that, if that's your thing. The show's failures in terms of the depictions of women, of female sexuality, the lack of mature female characters, the massive fail in terms of race and class? Always up for intelligent, civil discussion and examination.
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* OTOH, I do reserve the right to bitch about call out their shit criticize objectively analyze and take issue with certain whiny, self-absorbed males on the series and their collective patronizing jackassery. Don't get me wrong, I can understand them, sympathize with them, and so forth. Xander trying to be a "better man" than his father? Even when he gets it wrong? I heartily approve. (I'll still call him out on his shit, though.) It's simple math: Grow up, get real or go home. Also I welcome any and every opportunity to make fun of Angel. Particularly when penguins are involved. As well they should be.
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comlodge based on her FFL picspam series for Round 18 of seasonal_spuffy.* I 'ship Buffy&Spike S7 . Love in action is the hardest, most painful and most worthwhile work we can ever do - and IMO it trumps "true love" romantic fantasies every time. (That said, I fully support the right to ship Buffy with anyone you damn well please.) But he is not my central focus here. Nor are any of the men of the 'verse, except in terms of how they serve Buffy's story. It turns out the protagonist of the "Buffyverse" is some gal named Buffy. Weird, huh?
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Date: 2013-06-21 08:44 pm (UTC)Also, not sure if you're familiar with
WAIT. I just scrolled down to the comments and I see YOU commenting on that fic. OF COURSE. That short little fic left such an impression on me that when I saw you talking about Buffy & Tara, I immediately thought of it.
(Wow, this post has now led to me looking into old meta posts and comments on my friends journals from, like, 2010.)
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Date: 2013-06-21 11:01 pm (UTC)I loved your Tara post, btw. I should probably add something more worthwhile than that, but I'm all brained out at the moment.
And the Dawn<->Riley (I wrote "Dawn/Riley" at first, which... yeeesh) parallels should definitely be explored. In a season about identity, Riley flunks out - goes from Reliable Cowboy Guy (always putting on an act) to nothing - and Dawn goes from nothing to Real.
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Date: 2013-06-22 01:24 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-06-22 03:32 am (UTC)- I'll be going through the links and watching Arrested Development tonight (that's an average Friday night for me - sigh), so expect comments and the occasional STEVE HOLT! shout out.
- I officially name
- Re: your last bullet point, I think you'll love this vid. I immediately thought of it when I read your B/F = B/S - sex equation, though my favorite version of "Creep" will always be my sister's. I kind of made a promise to rec her whenever possible.
- I have a meta coming I think you'll love. I actually thought of you while writing it. So if I don't post it this week, bug me about it.
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Date: 2013-06-26 07:30 am (UTC)Btw, sorry about not commenting on your Buffy-Tara meta. I've been pretty worn down with schoolwork lately. Although I did read and agree with what you said, unfortunately I feel like I don't have anything substantial to add? I'm so out of touch with fandom. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of it soon.
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Date: 2013-12-04 12:26 pm (UTC)just wanted to let you know that it could possibly be January before i get back online. Hope things are going well for you as the holidays approach.
Still working on stories, and have three cats disturbing me at every opportunity; also giving me accusing glances every time I move and dare to disturb them :-)
Goddess watch over you in the coming year,
'tis ok to be Takei,
Ray Harley (26 Park Drive, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland PH10 6PH
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Date: 2013-12-04 12:29 pm (UTC)just wanted to let you know that it could possibly be January before i get back online. Hope things are going well for you as the holidays approach.
Still working on stories, and have three cats disturbing me at every opportunity; also giving me accusing glances every time I move and dare to disturb them :-)
Goddess watch over you in the coming year,
'tis ok to be Takei,
Ray Harley (26 Park Drive, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland PH10 6PH
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Date: 2014-03-17 10:57 pm (UTC)I am a Dawn fan, but I often leave Buffy killed-off at the end of Season Five, because I feel like Dawn would have thrived, eventually, without her in a way she never does with her. Also, just fyi, I don't really explore the Buffy/Tara friendship.
I do appreciate the Buffy/Dawn sisterhood - I think Buffy is an amazing sister. But, I do think she has some major flaws when it comes to friendship.
As for Kennedy, I'm not a fan, but again...I don't bash/hate/diss or anything. I'm not a fan of hate, just in general.
I'm also a huge Willow/Angel shipper/fan because I think my version of her makes him a better person. I don't dislike Xander, because I identify with him in some ways. I love Giles, though. And I'm a big fan of Spike until that scene in Season Six (bathroom with Buffy). However, I do play around with the women (fan-fiction and icons) way more often cuz well, shallow of me, but they're so pretty! :D :)
And I adore Faith, and think the show could have done so much more with her character....so I tend to write good!faith....
*shrugs*
So...if any of that bugs you, feel free to not friend-back, but....if it's all good....hi!
And my name's Leander. :)
-Leander
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Date: 2015-12-16 11:26 am (UTC)Dear member of http://females20in20.livejournal.com/,
feel free to sign up for the brave new round, round 10 - http://females20in20.livejournal.com/66201.html,
the round will last longer than usual round, it will finish around 10th January, but will last longer if needed.
This is an anniversary round for females20in20, that's why it's a free round, focused on Christmas and New Year's Resolutions.
Merry Christmas!
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