I don't really see posts about ableism towards intellectually disabled people &
cognitively disabled/impaired people in fandom spaces so lets talk about it
I'm someone with a cognitive impairment. And it is SO difficult to be in a fandom.
There is people who tell Me I can't be a fan of something since I don't (can't) remember everything
and/or because I don't (can't) directly interact with the original media
Ignoring the fact that this idea makes it near impossible to be a casual fan, even if you're able-brained,
this is harmful because these are things I can't do BECAUSE of My cognitive impairment.
I have many things I love but I can't remember much about them because of My cognitive impairment affecting My memory
And I can't directly interact with a media (playing a game, watching a show, so on)
because it gets too confusing for Me or I can't focus on it no matter how much I try
Heck, I can't even remember things about My own hyperfixation that I have had for over a year.
I forget character names or I have to ask about facts multiple times since I just am unable to remember
So. can we please stop with gatekeeping of fandom to intellectually & cognitively disabled/impaired people. Thanks