I'm a multishipper for some shows, too. I'm gen for others. I have OTPs. And I've engaged in behaviors that I'm discussing here in this thread.
I'm not really talking about fanfic or fandom wars or shipper fights. I'm fascinated in why sometimes we often find in fandoms a romantic subplot becomes the goal. For example, Superman related media. While the romantic element in Clark's life is an important one, I would argue it's not the main plot in the Superman mythos as a whole. His romantic love for Lois is a subplot. But for some fans, it becomes the plot. Similarly on Smallville, the show is supposed to be about Clark finding himself to eventually become Superman. The romantic aspect is just one part of that, but for some Clana, Chlark, and Clois shippers, it's the most important aspect of his life.
I'm interested on why that is not in fanfic but in general.
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Date: 2007-12-22 03:48 am (UTC)I'm not really talking about fanfic or fandom wars or shipper fights. I'm fascinated in why sometimes we often find in fandoms a romantic subplot becomes the goal. For example, Superman related media. While the romantic element in Clark's life is an important one, I would argue it's not the main plot in the Superman mythos as a whole. His romantic love for Lois is a subplot. But for some fans, it becomes the plot. Similarly on Smallville, the show is supposed to be about Clark finding himself to eventually become Superman. The romantic aspect is just one part of that, but for some Clana, Chlark, and Clois shippers, it's the most important aspect of his life.
I'm interested on why that is not in fanfic but in general.