On the whole, this was an ugly experience.

[fpb]

I hope Theregoes... does not take it ill, when I say that looking back, the Niffle was not worth having. All it has done is bring me back into contact with the bigotry and ugliness of a certain kind of mind and even what might be called a political movement - one that dominates FA, and with which I can never come to any terms (they would not grant them if I tried). And it has not done much good in terms of anyone actually reading the damn story. I do not know what a Niffle is supposed to be good for, but I find three reviews rather depressing - especially compared to the number of ignorant little morons who will be corresponding with each other as I write, congratulating each other on not giving me a chance. What I fail to understand is why some otherwise intelligent people imagine that there is any advantage to be got by treating these people with anything like respect.

I wish I had not been Niffled. It is not worth the aggravation and above all the disgust, at being reminded once again of these creatures. It may even have pushed me a bit further away from HP fandom.

Comments

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

I have little to say to that but word.

Having read the fic, there was little doubt in my mind that this wasn't truly a gaybashing piece of work, and hearing your explanation kinda makes it seem all the more sad. That's rather unfortunate for you, and I'm sorry to hear of the reaction to this fic in that way.

I personally have little ill to say to either side of the political divide (badfic, yes, but that's barely political, I think), though it's only fair to say that the GLBT community probably has the same ratio of poxy people that the straight community has. Everyone has crapfolk.

Thankyou for taking the time to explain this to me. I just had a review today accusing me of being a drug abuser. T'was fun. I am incredibly slow to offend, however, so it's not doing me too much harm.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

You haven't been threatened with rape to make you appreciate the warmth and happiness of the gay experience.

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

No. But I've undergone a similar joy which has made me appreciate that one can truly find love with a seven year old child.

Sometimes I wonder why it is that I have severe androphobia.

Understandably, that would make you wary, however.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Oh.
In that case, my apologies and we can stop it right here and now.

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

It's sweet, I've had plenty of time to get over it. I do think it needs to be said that your experience and the people who did what they did to you aren't representative of the GLBT community as a whole. There are going to be plenty of people, straight or gay, or even for-you or against-you in fandom who are going to condemn any kind of sexual assault.