Post by maddysboy on Feb 10, 2014 11:57:06 GMT -5
I've been reading comics more seriously since the launch of the New 52 and one of the first things I noticed was that whenever there is a big announcement, whether in comics, related movies or television shows, the internet explodes with reaction both positive and negative. That seems to have always been the case, but now there is the emergence of a third group; those people who are reactionary to others reactions. Look, I will never understand those fans who send death threats and do all sorts of weird things when they hear about Ben Affleck or Peter Parker. But those are special cases that somehow become the representation of everyone who might not agree with the announcement. I'm not a fan of Superior Spider-Man, but my only reaction was to choose not to purchase the book. Yet somehow because I did so I feel like I've been lumped I with the extremists and it's really not that deep for me. Simply put, I loved one character and not the other.
Listen, all I'm saying is that there is a value to be had with hearing both positive and negative reactions...it's called a dialogue and can often help to improve a situation. I think it's great when the internet explodes behind an announcement like Jesse or Ben because it shows that there is a huge passion for the material and that people want to see a great product. Who knows, negative reaction to things like Superman Returns and Green Lantern might have provided the feedback to Hollywood that later enabled Marvels The Avengers.
I loved Bob's response on the most recent podcast because it perfectly articulated the right of readers to feel a certain way about a studio or publishers decisions while also respecting the their right to make those decisions. So let's not beat up or scold fans for being passionate since we are keeping the industry afloat and quite possible impacting its direction. When we stop reacting is when the industry should get nervous.
Keep up the good work...love the podcast.
Listen, all I'm saying is that there is a value to be had with hearing both positive and negative reactions...it's called a dialogue and can often help to improve a situation. I think it's great when the internet explodes behind an announcement like Jesse or Ben because it shows that there is a huge passion for the material and that people want to see a great product. Who knows, negative reaction to things like Superman Returns and Green Lantern might have provided the feedback to Hollywood that later enabled Marvels The Avengers.
I loved Bob's response on the most recent podcast because it perfectly articulated the right of readers to feel a certain way about a studio or publishers decisions while also respecting the their right to make those decisions. So let's not beat up or scold fans for being passionate since we are keeping the industry afloat and quite possible impacting its direction. When we stop reacting is when the industry should get nervous.
Keep up the good work...love the podcast.