Too Many Thoughts

They don’t drag out the “Olicity angst because Felicity can’t let go that Oliver didn’t include her in his decision” thing again. Hear me out:

A- they’ve already done that in season 4.

Even that to me was an overdramtic mess. Ending a relationship because you were mad a man you know doesn’t have the most experience leaning on others instead of depending on solely himself made a decision without including you.

B- It’s getting kinda OOC

When Olicity reunited and Oliver started pushing everyone away Felicity refused and even said “I’m glue baby”. Well, must be pretty weak glue if she’s even alluding to being ready to bounce.

C- why would she think going dark wouldn’t mesh with Oliver-

Literally the one character that knows more about working towards balance and reconciliation of the two sides of themselves is Oliver... her husband... who she constantly preaches communication to... whose sitting right in front of her begging for a conversation

D- it’s all starting to get old.

Everyone talks about Barry and Iris working together and working through obstacles without drama... why can’t that be Olicity for one freaking season?!? The writers are constantly throwing angst and will/won’t they be able to move forward... give it a damn rest already!!!

Ok guys. I have seen so much drama on Twitter in regards to this ship war. I’m not even going to pretend like there isn't one occurring, because that is counterproductive. There is a ship war, it’s getting ridiculous, and it needs to end. Why is it becoming such an issue? Because people have literally no respect for other people. At all. You do not get to bash a character and tag a group you know adore that character. It’s not but for discussion... it’s only purpose is to offend and stir the pot.

That said, what is character bashing?

Character bashing is NOT pointing out the actions of a character. They happened. You’ve seen it. You can justify it all you want but that does not negate it happened. You can ignore that it happened. BUT IT STILL HAPPENED. 

Facts: Flynn choked Lucy. Flynn kidnapped Lucy. Flynn held Lucy at gunpoint. Flynn shot at Lucy and her friends. Flynn left Lucy and her friends to die in the past.

These actions are NON-NEGOTABLE. They happened. Period. I don't care what you think about them. Thats not the issue. They happened. 

Now.. character bashing IS when you take an action and put your interpretation on it, and then pick fights with others who do not agree.

“Wyatt is abusive, manipulative, and controlling” IS bashing his character, which will anger those who do not agree. This is not a cannon fact in the fandom and therefore is YOUR opinion. So stop tagging it and starting stuff with those you know don't agree. 

I have said many things about Flynn. I love his character and like the redemption arc. I have never said anything about Flynn’s character besides the actions of season 1 have drawn a thick line for me and romance is completely off the table for me. Period. There is no “my ship is better than your ship because...” so extending the same courtesy would go a long way. Many of us feel Wyatt was not controlling, but worried for Lucy spending time with a man that has done many things against her and the team. Not enough to warrant the comments about emotionally abusive or controlling. So yes, when bombarded with tweets and blogs with that stuff spewed, it is only natural to defend our view. 

See the difference? 

It’s a pretty big difference. Actions vs. perceptions. 

If you truly believe that Wyatt is an irredeemable and awful character; Cool. Thats your prerogative. However, many people don’t agree so to quote that common phrase now “stay in your lane”. Think that romantic g*rcy is endgame.. Cool, many don’t agree so stop attacking those that will not be ok with that. 

And by the way.... I know you think you’re cool by saying things like Lyatt shippers are immature, don’t understand adult relationships, are 12 years old, and have warped perception of reality... but it really just reflects more on your character darlings. 

Well written characters go through long developments. For Wyatt, he has always had his flaws hidden under the surface. Jessica’s return and the conflict with his feelings for Lucy was the way in which his flaws come to the surface and are worked on... to make him a better character, and create deeper relationships.

Flynn lost his family and did terrible things (RIP NASA guy) in the name of vengeance. He is now restoring a bit of his humanity and becoming a deeper and more complex character who will find redemption when he gets his family back (ya’ll know thats going to happen right?).