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The Nine Layers of Sonic Fandom Hell

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The nine layers of Sonic fandom hell.

Layer One. People who have either lost interest or have just left. I can to a great extent actually understand why many people are doing this, but this is the incorrect strategy. Has it ever dawned upon you that you and others like you were the only ones who offered any resistance to the "fans" who have succeeded in turning this whole franchise into an intellectual landfill? (I'll talk more about them later). When more people left, things kept getting worse. And when things kept getting worse, more people left! It's a downward spiral that keeps getting worse and worse unless this is stopped. Why not promise to stay and fight back and demand better? You might be thankful for it one day. But if you chose to leave, you may do so but just remember one thing. Leaving will only leave a heavier and heavier burden for those who choose to stay behind and fight back. Think about that long and hard.

Layer Two. Fans who are way too casual. "It's just Sonic, you're taking this way too
seriously" they say over and over again. Oh if only they knew what they were throwing away. If only they knew what could have been. Wake up and smell the burning ruin, look at all the lousy reviews. Look at how nearly everyone responsible for this franchise act like they don't care what they're doing and getting away with it. Also, the interactive entertainment industry usually makes more money than the music and film industries combined. And considering these tough economic times, what better time than now for this franchise to receive a desperately needed facelift? Yes, there finally has been some improvements in the last two years, but don't think we can go right back to coasting. Get back here and sit back down, we're not done here yet.

Layer Three. People who whine about how every little trivial thing about this franchise has "ruined their childhood." "Someone drew a naughty picture that no one forced me to see waaaaaaaaaaaa!" "They changed the voice actor, waaaaaaaaaaa!" "They're using the new sonic, waaaaaaaaaaa!" "Someone who thinks a character who looks like a goddess looks like a goddess! Waaaaaaaaaaa!" You want to see something to really cry about? See the next entry.

Layer Four. Ian Flynn defenders. Now before you start comparing me to those fools who kept whining about Sonic's design for Sonic 4, consider this. Imagine how you would feel if you found that SEGA made many of their games horrible on purpose just so they could use a character design change as a justification. You'd go totally irate. So why is it ok if Mr. Flynn does this to Sonic's lover? First the writers butcher her personality, then they butcher her body, and now they're redesigning her to have a more Amy Rose-like base so now they're butchering her appearance. You really think a simple design change justifies all of what has happened? What made our Princess who she is (or was) is being hacked away from us piece by piece. Mr. Flynn is getting away with it because it has either happened too gradually or the comic readers are too shell-shocked from all the demonstrable mistakes and were easy prey for Mr. Flynn's sliver tongue. I feel sorry for these people, they remind me of other sonic "fans" how have allowed themselves to be herded like sheep to the slaughter in the past. And I know Ian Flynn is not responsible for all the mistakes, but he somehow thinks that these past mistakes justifies what he's done. Remember, the ends do not justify the means, and we trusted him and this is how he thanks us? And even after all that, there are still legions of poor saps defending him.

Layer Five. Fans who have no backbone and are always backing down. These are the ones who
tell you that we should just "move on" no matter how good the glory days were or how bad the present is. What's the matter? Too afraid of feeling uncomfortable once you look deep inside yourself and realize this is wrong? Reality check, the truth may hurt but it's better than lies. These people could easily turn the situation around and set things right if they only had a little willpower. Instead they wish to detach themselves as they fill their veins with the drug of apathy to otherwise avoid weeping in their fading hall of memories. Quit acting like a junkie.

Layer Six. Closeted traitors. Just like above, except they actually do have a pair, but only use them against people who criticize them for not actually using them. Why not use your furious energy for something more productive? On the surface they claim to be loyal fans, but instantly throw any one who wants to make things right under the bus because they're too afraid of looking immature. You want to look more mature? Actually grow some balls and take responsibility for your convictions. Either drop this "I'm too cool to roll up my sleeves" routine or leave the fanbase because you're not fooling anyone. I also find it stupid how they slam their fellow loyal sonic fans who are attempting to fight for what is right by treating them like children, and yet turn right around and defend My Little Pony. I'm not saying you can't be interested but what's up with the double standard? Did I also mention that many of these so-called fans claim to love sonic yet somehow hate furries for "ruining sonic". That's just as stupid as claiming that science fiction fans ruined Mass Effect! Are these people just too blindly angry to think straight? They hate fans of anthro characters and yet are fans of an anthro character!!! That's like firebombing an animal shelter for putting animals to sleep, and then doing the same thing to the ones that you "rescue"! And don't laugh, PETA actually has done that!

Layer Seven. Recolor "Artists". (If you recolor but don't take it seriously and give full
credit to the original creators, this probably odes not apply to you.) Imagine how you
would feel if someone steals your car, paints it a different color (poorly) and then argue it is legally theirs because of the color change. Now you know how I feel. Yes, unfortunately this does happen in other fandoms, but guess where 90% of the recolors probably take place? And to add an additional dimension to this problem many people who recolor are fine if they do it but will not allow other people to recolor their recolor.
Hipocracy much?

Layer Eight. The typical idiots who sadly make up the majority of the fanbase. These are the people who believe that Sonic rocks no matter what, even to the point where it costs them all self identity. You know, people who are an embarrassment to the franchize and simply cannot take criticism, no matter how constructive it is. You typically see them defending pieces of crap like Sonic '06 and SonicX and Sonic Free Riders. They will never stop defending every stupid mistake SEGA and Sonic Team makes even if it kills them! Also many of these individuals act like they have serious mental problems. And the saddest part is that it's as if these pathetic individuals have the majority of SEGA's attention. The only time they actually DO complain is when SEGA starts doing things right and pleasing the overall community of gamers. These sad losers are responsible for giving the Sonic fanbase a track record almost as bad as that of Justin Beiber.

Layer Nine. Christian Weston Chadler. Do I even NEED to explain this one? That's right, I'm giving him his own layer of Sonic fandom hell, exclusively to him and to him alone. Not only is he the most pathetic sonic fan I've ever seen, this manchild is also the most pathetic human being I've ever seen. No one should ever have to be in the same room as him. I would go on but if you don't know, you probably don't want to because there is a TON of stuff. Yeah I know this seems harsh but those who have the misfortune of knowing what I'm talking about understand. Want to find out more? Your choice but don't say I didn't warn you. Prepare your mental defenses while you still can.

I'm not WISHING these people to hell, I'm just saying they're already there.
But where are the good Sonic fans? Surely ALL of them can't be this crazy. True, but sadly here, as well as everywhere else in our whole existence the loudest are usually the
stupidest as well. What we've got to do is have the ones who have not lost their marbles to be the dominant voice. I'm not saying there should be LESS voices, there should be MORE. How much worse do things need to be before you act? And not just related to this, I mean EVERYWHERE. Until then you're just stuck in purgatory at best.
I know this seems harsh but keep in mind, I'm not WISHING these people to hell. I'm just saying they're already in one of their own making.

I didn't know what to classify this under because I don't know what qualifies as "blog entries" with deviations.
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electrathememestar's avatar
Kill me for saying this, but I enjoyed sonic 06. But not the story or silvers boss. Those suck. I kinda like sonic x but I think Chris is stupid. And I love the sonic boom cartoon. Sorry. Its just my opinion. Please don't call me a common idiot.