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Sep 27, 2019 11:49 PM
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Manaban said:


Snickers? Hug? What you need? Who hurt you? How can I help?
Sep 27, 2019 11:52 PM

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Red-Berry-Vodka said:
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I agree I dislike that about this community as well
Especially death threat's to voice actors


can we differentiate between otaku behavior from anime fan behavior? Also those two kind of people should stay away from each other because it's imposible to fine any "affinity"


Exactly, it's not even just about fandom and such but every single form of human gathering or organzation is going to have multiple and extreme variations of its core values. And trying to beat everyone with the same stick isn't just unfair but plane ignorant. It's like some people have never heard of fanaticism, cultism or radicalism. They're literally everywhere but don't make the groups they originally came from to be inherently bad or feel responsable for those actions
Sep 28, 2019 1:37 AM

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Because anime is diverse and so are it's fans. You're gonna have clashes with that kind of stuff.
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Sep 28, 2019 7:39 AM

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-Aincrad- said:
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Believe it or not.. Most we all Tsundere xD


Whaa.. Whaa..what?! I'm not tsundere, you're tsundere you stupid weeb!
BAKA


Wha? me a tsundere? B.. Bu.. But... Are you serious? A.. I'm Not.. Weeb..
A.. Hmm... *Clear Throat* BAKA!!! Shinu..!!
Sep 28, 2019 11:27 AM

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Do you mean that you can be friends with someone who likes NTR ?


Sep 28, 2019 11:38 AM
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Agamenon said:
Do you mean that you can be friends with someone who likes NTR ?

If they are a cool person why not ... they are only hurting themselves.
Sep 28, 2019 12:24 PM
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One things is for sure;
The hentai community is the least toxic of them all. Which is a FACT!

The only thing for us that matters of you can fap to it or not. No waifu wars or butthurt if best girl doesn't win.

"I masturbate to anime girls! Do you wanna be my friend?" - Lost Pause aka Noble. 2017
Sep 28, 2019 2:05 PM
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Because of waifu wars? That might be a reason.
Sep 28, 2019 10:50 PM
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I wish I knew. I'm tired of getting flak because I prefer to watch dubbed versions over subs.
Sep 28, 2019 10:53 PM

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Oh god, you think anime fans hate each other?

Don't get me started on sports
Sep 28, 2019 11:03 PM

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1- The internet is a lawless wasteland where anybody can do anything.

2- Popularity always brings toxic people ready to counter-argument anything they despise, be people, be animes, be video-games, be characters etc.

3- The feeling of superiority, or "elitists", is something that is a common trend here. It's stupid but it exists.

So, sticking to people who cares to be productive and united and ignore these types is the first step to be happier here.
Sep 29, 2019 12:28 AM

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Not like that's exclusive to the anime fandom. As other's have already pointed out, the 'us vs them' mentality is quite prevalent in most communities, especially on the internet.

I'm just gonna leave this here

Sep 29, 2019 5:25 AM
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Because liking something uncool is making someone feel miserable and start being belligerent.
Sep 30, 2019 6:29 PM

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Because the ones in question are social rejects who don't think positively about others. Because their kids or both. Weeaboos live too deep under a rock to even know what objective and subjective is.
Sep 30, 2019 7:34 PM

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The only fans I take issue with are fans who think stuff like Neo Yokio is legit anime. Other than that, I don't really join in on the hate if I can help it.

Complaints about ecchi, fan service, and hentai get to me though...
Oct 1, 2019 11:52 AM

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thats like asking why do people who like sports hate eachother so much

you pick a team, and than everyone else sucks and you fight!
Just as the big man in the sky decided it so

(that big man in the sky being mufasa of course)
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Oct 1, 2019 6:55 PM

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As a general rule, I actually don't think they do. Any interest or hobby group, especially a relatively niche one, is bound to have more likeminded people on average than random samples from the general population. Anime fans come from all walks of life, age groups, and nationalities, but apart from that they all intrinsically share this special bond over love or massive appreciation for something that is in their country/culture a niche product and niche existence.

First of all, people have been flaming each other on the internet since at least the mid 90s. Over every conceivable topic known to man. People write low effort one line or even one word comments or write huge novellas, but either way, expressing disagreement and conflict over interests and values on every topic has been a constant on the internet in every forum and webpage comment section ever.

On anime, if it ever seems like that is more prevalent, here on the MAL forum or in any other venue, it's probably because some anime fans have strong personalities and strong wills, are tactless and real or borderline autistic or schizoid types and can be obsessive and controlling about their hobby, which is integral to their identity. And they care infinitely more about it than politeness or getting along with other people. This group will be knowledgeable and passionate, but can be vicious and vitriolic when pushed over what may appear from the outside petty minutiae and pedantic issues.

People similar to this exist in all hobby groups and all walks of life.
Oct 1, 2019 6:57 PM

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The real fans don't hate other anime fans.
“In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.”
-Friedrich Nietzsche
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Oct 1, 2019 8:28 PM

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I wouldn't say all anime fans, but some people take things too far.
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Oct 1, 2019 8:51 PM

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Can't really talk for others but myself...

I personally consider a nuisance to the hobby:
- anyone reluctant to think by themselves and regularly hyping stuff before they even air.
- anyone unable to form a coherent and intellectually honest opinion not based on fanboyism
- anyone always shilling the same tired crap based on "relatability" (god forbids more exotic setting, direction and characterization) or based on cuteness above else.
- anyone not willing to give a chance to retro animation (because it looks ugly lel) in order to understand animation history better and form a more educated critical sense.
- anyone who perceives it as a social club rather than an artistic medium

The 2000s were a blessed decade to me, as there were shows for all types of taste, not just about waifus, titillation or mindless empowerment fantasy.
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Oct 1, 2019 9:07 PM

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it's Because people get defensive over things they like whether the argument against is well thought out or borderline jest
Also, the anonymity factor amplifies this~
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Oct 1, 2019 9:22 PM
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becuase we have different opinions,
Oct 2, 2019 7:48 PM

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Kurt_Irving said:
Because the ones in question are social rejects who don't think positively about others. Because their kids or both. Weeaboos live too deep under a rock to even know what objective and subjective is.
You would think with them being on the computer all day it would be easy to get a clue.
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Oct 2, 2019 8:00 PM

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It's because you can't become the true MC when there's other main characters.
Oct 2, 2019 8:02 PM
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because anime fans have shit taste. i am the only anime fan with good taste.
Oct 4, 2019 11:04 AM

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Why do anime fans seem to hate eachother so much?


Because they care too much and can't handle it when someone else voices criticism about their favorite show or character. They view criticism levied at their favorite show or character as an attack on themselves.



I'm surprised I had to scroll down the third page to finally see this. It should've been in one of the first few posts.
Oct 4, 2019 11:13 AM

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Short answer; people are terrible.

longer answer; people tend to dislike others who have different opinions than them.
May 6, 2023 1:17 AM
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Like asking why music fans or movie fans don't share the same opinions. Because the anime "fandom" is fragmented and an amalgamation of different fandoms forcibly classified under one banner for the convenience of the West. This distinction doesn't exist in Japan. Thankfully, this has been changing in recent years as the medium became mainstream and is seen as just another form of entertainment.
May 6, 2023 1:35 AM

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I prefer not to associate myself with people who have huntrash x garbage in favs
May 6, 2023 12:09 PM

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It's not just with anime.

But in game and anime communities, most people are real "nerds" and start throwing feces if someone doesn't give their favorite anime a 10/10.

Problem is that these elitists unfortunately have no grass to touch and are part of every possible community. And to balance their lives, they at least try to be at the top when it comes to the internet.
May 6, 2023 2:08 PM
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I don't see any hatred among anime fans.. Except for the the ones who have a job and use that to look down on others..
 

May 6, 2023 11:19 PM

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Because some anime fans are of the same mental age as a five-year-old =P 


They cant handle anyone disagreeing with them, having a different opinion, and favorites cant be criticized. No one is allowed to have a ship they disagree with. And if you dare to have a gay ship, Oh my, you will see what hatred is all about LOL  

I ignore those simple-minded people and their outbursts 

Let them hate =) I will still ship lesbians together,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

I also think it's very silly to hate each other over Japanese fucking cartoons =P People should be free to enjoy what they want without being prosecuted, or taking it personally that someone has a different taste. Art should be free and the beauty is in the eyes of the beholder 



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cuz sometimes its just funny......................................................
May 7, 2023 2:19 AM

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Yuri-Crusader said:
Let them hate =) I will still ship lesbians together,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

I always enjoy your posts and love your pictures, keep up the good work <3
May 7, 2023 4:48 AM

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It's a conspiracy to keep the Anime communty divided so they will never rise up and start the Waifu revolution.
May 7, 2023 5:13 AM
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Ranpyone said:
Like they form groups and such ... shouldn't we stick together

You gave yourself the answer right there, or at least a major part of the answer. Why would you even suggest that watching anime could/would/should turn different people into a "we"? You unconsciously consider yourself part of a group (aka a subset of all people) defined by a super random and completely arbitrary denominator. If that comes naturally to you, where is the issue with people doing the very same thing over sub criteria within your arbitrary larger group?

Or is your actual question why people form groups at all? Or why they fight at all? Or why they like to combine those two things?
May 27, 2024 3:06 PM
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Yeah, being an Otaku used to mean something, 20 years ago.
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