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

[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.