To all the lovely fanfiction readers and writers out there: NEVER let anyone make you feel ashamed, guilty, embarrassed, or “weird” for enjoying fanfiction.

At the end of the day, fanfiction is exactly what it has always been creative expression. It’s storytelling, imagination and it’s just people taking inspiration from someone they admire and creating something of their own and for many people it’s a hobby, it’s a source of comfort, entertainment, community, and even a way to improve their writing skills and that’s completely okey.

And no, enjoying or writing fanfiction about celebrities does not automatically make someone “parasocial.” Calling it that is not only ridiculous but stupid af aswell.

People throw that word around so casually lthey’ve forgotten what it actually means because a parasocial relationship is a one sided emotional attachment where someone GENUINELY believes they have a personal relationship with a public figure. Reading a fanfic, writing a fictional scenario, making a headcanon, or imagining a “what if” story is not the same thing like AT ALL. Fiction is not reality, and fanfiction readers know that better than anyone.

Liking a celebrity enough to write stories inspired by them doesn’t mean you think you know them personally. It doesn’t mean you’re detached from reality it just means you’re engaging with art, creativity, and imagination the same way people have done for generations with musicians, actors, athletes, historical figures, and public personalities.

Many of us became fans because of the music, the performances, the artistry, the talent, and the impact these people had on us. Finding someone attractive, admiring them, or writing fanfiction about them does not erase that. You can appreciate someone’s work and enjoy fan created content at the same time. Those things are not mutually exclusive.

So whether you read fanfiction, write it, or simply enjoy fan created content about people like Michael Jackson, Jaafar Jackson, or anyone else, don’t let strangers on the internet convince you that your harmless hobby is something shameful.

You are NOT hurting anyone. You are NOT doing something immoral. You are NOT “parasocial” just because you enjoy fiction.

Keep reading. Keep writing. Keep creating.

The world could always use a little more imagination , silly little harmless fantasies and a lot less judgment so keep those fanfics found my lovelies. Don’t feel ashamed or guilty you are not hurting anyone nor are you taking away anything from anyone. The celebrities especially Michael Jackson and Jaafar Jackson are amazing black artists who have a lot of fans who admire and respect them and love them. It’s okey to admire them and feel attracted to them as well as any other celebrities.

(Fun fact: Michael Jackson was aware of fans writing fanfics about him , found it amusing & was flustered about it)

The liked post is really not THAT deep, I amnot defending it but people scroll and repost aimlessly (Victim here) especially bc it was his mutual there’s a chance he didn’t even fully register ts before liking it.

Yes diddy is horrible, What he did is tremendous and completely indefensible without a doubt but it’s INSTA like please there’s people dying right now, our country is at its worst..an ig like is the least of our worries rn. Genuinely.

We do not personally know these people to be digging into their lives and trying to find every little thing just to get rid of them, just have FUN. That’s all the fandom was ab HAVING FUN. You guys are acting like he kidnapped and killed smb. pls just vibe twan😞

y’all are trying to be woke but you actually look crazy as FUCK. leave the jackson family alone they’ve already been through so much because of the media and y’all are acting just like the people they don’t like!

jermajesty unfollowed diddy and he unliked diddy’s son’s post. jermajesty has been friends with diddy’s sons since they were children btw if you didn’t know! AT LEAST acknowledge that he pays attention to why we’re hurt and actually did something about it!

it’s jobless behavior to wake up and randomly start finding shit so people can get cancelled. literally HOW and WHY were y’all on diddy’s son’s account in the first place? just so fucking weird!

now, y’all are trying to cancel janet, jackie, latoya, and randy jr. JUST INSANE! i’m so tired of y’all playing in black people’s faces I DONT LIKE THAT.

i’m not defending jermajesty’s actions, i have held him accountable. what he did was extremely wrong because he needs to learn how to read a room. but what im not about to do is start drama online because i’m not fucking immature.

this family turning my brain into scrambled eggs 💔💔💔💔