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The "Original" Star Wars Fans Thread
Dave:
I'll have to take a look.
In general I would say I don't hate the "Disney stuff" any more than the prequels and animation projects that Lucas did.
Did I love TLJ? No. But I've rewatched TFA and RO a hell of a lot more than TPM, and really enjoy those two movies.
I'm not gonna love everything that Disney does, and will sometimes think its kinda crappy (TLJ), but I don't think that is any different than the way I feel about George's stuff. Some good, some not as good.
GrandMoffNick:
If you hate everything Disney has it's name on then that is fine. It's all opinion. Disney loves to make a quick buck. But why then is your reaction to hop on sites dedicated to this universe we love and go on and on and on about how terrible it is and how "now I'm embarrassed about being known as the Star Wars guy with the people I know".
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Hasbro or whoever would not be producing product after product from the OT in 2018 if the PT and now Disney Star Wars didn't exist. You're only getting a nicely updated Yakface because Star Wars has evolved. Moloch is not taking a spot for an OT character fig. He's why they can produce a nice Hoth Leia in 2018.
GrandMoffNick:
May I suggest also to Jayson or Justin, if you read this first, deny my application for Yakface site membership.
And I want to make sure it's clear I'm annoyed with random people who in this case are commenting on Yakface. I mean nothing disparaging about the site. I'm amazed at the news you guys break and your knowledge.
P-Siddy:
--- Quote from: GrandMoffNick on May 22, 2018, 09:43 AM ---But I used to enjoy Yakface.
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I recently notice backlash on their Facebook page regarding the movies a few weeks back and that was really the first time I ever saw that en masse. It felt like people from a different site (one that likes to poke fun at midwesterners and Minnesotans) flooded yakface FB with their hate and vitriol. But I haven't seen it in the threads (of actual members). I believe in the front page stories anyone can chime in via discus or anonymous log in without actually being a Yakface member.
But I agree with you, Nick. These are just movies, books, toys, etc. Enjoy the thing you like and don't worry about that which you don't. Life will be happier for people if they do.
Diddly:
REY IS A MARY SUE! CHINESE WOMEN CAN'T KISS BLACK MEN! ADMIRAL PURPLE HAIR IS A STUPID **** AND UNFIT FOR MILITARY COMMAND! JJ ABRAMS' FAVORITE KEYS ON A KEYBOARD ARE CTRL, C, AND V! THAT CASINO WAS TOO MUCH LIKE THE PREQUELS! Okay I think that's most of the TLJ complaints :P
The Disney films have been far from perfect, and I sure have had both my likes and dislikes about them. But some of the stuff these "purists" are complaining about is just ridiculous. The entire point of TLJ was to train fans to let go, and most refuse to do so.
--- Quote from: GrandMoffNick on May 22, 2018, 12:08 PM ---If you hate everything Disney has it's name on then that is fine. It's all opinion. Disney loves to make a quick buck. But why then is your reaction to hop on sites dedicated to this universe we love and go on and on and on about how terrible it is and how "now I'm embarrassed about being known as the Star Wars guy with the people I know".
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I quit watching pro wrestling a few years ago but still frequent some of the sites since I have made good "friends" with other posters. Every week, it's the same thing; show airs Monday night, everyone says it's the worst episode ever, why can't it be as good as it was 20 years ago, people vowing to stop watching forever. Then the next week it's the same people watching and complaining, and spending the rest of the week talking about how much the show sucks. This is what the Star Wars/Disney hatred stuff reminds me of. If it's so bad, why continue to watch? Turn the TV and computer off and go for a walk; you might find a new hobby in the process.
Sidenote, I do love how the Prequels are now well regarded thanks to memes, and children who grew up with them entering the world of the Internet.
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