#and in a way with only the most shallow or threadbare connections to the source material if at all

[jane-friend]

I think that post was a perfect way to word what I always get frustrated with when it comes to a good number of fan interpretations with characters in particular. Complete disregard for canon in favor of whatever identities or troupes the fan wants to see in a character. And for the record, there’s nothing wrong with that! But at a certain point that’s not you liking the character anymore, rather you like the aesthetic or style of that character or find them attractive in some way. And, again, nothing wrong with that, but the second you start insisting that the borrowed aesthetics paired with your interpretations is ACTUALLY how the character is and should be is where it becomes abrasive.

#I dunno this stuff just bothers me a lot for absolutely no rational reason #I guess it’s because it like… is a disservice to the original characterization? #if I enjoy a character but all the content I see is perpetuated worn-out troupes heralded as THE difinitive characterization #and in a way with only the most shallow or threadbare connections to the source material if at all #then yeah its kinda irritating