Community Reminder: Fandom Etiquette & Creative Freedom
Hey everyone! I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about fandom etiquette, especially when it comes to headcanons, creative writing, and fictional anatomy.
Lately, I've seen a bit of over-correcting in the community regarding fictional/supernatural elements, and I think it’s time for a gentle reality check:
Fantasy does not Real-World Biology: Characters like Sephiroth (or characters with angel, demon, or pegasus wings) are supernatural beings. They do not have to adhere to real-world bird biology. If someone wants to write about a character and their feathers, using magic or having a friend help them preen, that is completely valid!
Let Creativity Breathe: Fandom is a sandbox for imagination. Applying strict, literal scientific rules to fantasy tropes and policing others over them ruins the fun.
The Golden Rule of Correction: If you have a neat real-world fact you want to share, share it as a cool "fun fact!" rather than an objective correction. No one should ever be made to feel embarrassed or "wrong" for a harmless, creative idea.
Let’s keep this space supportive, imaginative, and kind. At the end of the day, we are all here to have fun with fictional characters we love. Let people write their magical headcanons in peace, just as you might expect for others to respect your own headcanons in peace.
We do not need to police headcanons.
