(1/2) Thank you for that text post. I'm a fan of the Expanse TV show, and I've been holding off on reading the books -- because I haven't had time, and because I want to wait until this season is over. But the fandom often feels really unwelcoming of people that haven't read the books, to be totally honest. Show-only people are often railroaded out of conversations on my dash, or book folks come in to "correct" their theories or headcanons, or else some show person will go "I hope (xyz) happens"
in case people want to see the original post in question it is right here.
I can totally see how people can feel this way. I canāt say Iām perfect when it comes to talking about the books vs the show. And Iāve been told and sometimes have seen what issues you bring up here. It is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed and dealt with as the show gains more viewers (which I think is happening faster than the books are gaining readers for various reasons).Ā
To that effect, I think we can all do a bit better in making sure weāre more conscious and welcoming to show fans by a) tagging book spoilers, b) being more vague in our own discussions, c) letting people into our discussions, and d) letting show fans express themselves without jumping on them to correct them. I mean hell so much is different already, does the text mean that much more? I know I can do better, and I really plan to and want to.
This fandom has two camps in it that need to work together for it to succeed and for us to all have fun. So I think itās on the book readers to make sure that weāre being welcoming to show watchers. Older fans to be welcoming to newer fans. Weāre all here for the same reason, honestly.
Many people in the fandom are great when you talk to them. A lot of us are misunderstood in their intentions or words. I can understand how that is as someone who is often misunderstood. But thereās still so much work to be done. And Iām happy to spread the word and keep the doors open.
Thanks for reaching out! Donāt be afraid to do so in the future. I know i need to be checked sometimes and Iām always open to discussion and tag convos and things like that.