The evils of NoES, D&D, and other criminal based fandoms. -- Godawful Fan Fiction

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Date Posted: Thu, Apr 22 2004, 23:19:30
Author: Christian Soldier (in more ways than one)
Subject: The evils of NoES, D&D, and other criminal based fandoms.

It is interesting that GAFF, a board that has chosen to ostracize such fandoms as Otherkin and Furries, would take a pro stance on criminal fandoms because of a few new members. We all have partaken in the viewing of low grade horror movies for a cheap thrill. Maybe even spent a few hours role playing with friends for laughs. It is another matter to watch it repeatedly and become obsessed with the characters to the point we �fangirl� or �fanboy� them. It is another when we start to write fanfiction about these occult topics and begin to have them regularly enter our lives.

Sadly, most of these fandoms attract mentally disturbed people who have trouble distinguishing between fantasy and reality. If someone thinks a vile character like Jason or Freddy are cool or interesting because they kill, than why can�t we make the assumption that the unstable might engage in the same behavior the characters indulge in to seek pleasure? The FBI has been studying this issue for years. Manson�s mind heard �truth� in perceived messages in the Beatles�s White Album. Could something similar occur with slasher movies, violent games, and D&D? Well it already has. The school massacres of the late 90's are proof of our culture becoming more influenced by violent media. Many of these children acted out fantasies they had from movies and video games. Unfortunately, it seems there are those of us out there that would rather encourage this subversive behavior instead of discouraging it. To me, this is a serious issue and very relevant to GAFF. Walk with the light and not with the darkness.

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Re: The evils of NoES, D&D, and other criminal based fandoms. -- Just another dude, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 3:45:55
Welcome to the Hotel Ridiculous -- Seriously Fed Up Now, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 10:34:19
What message board have you been reading? -- Rubyfire, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 10:35:31
I played D+D once and now I kill babies for Satan's glory! (NT) -- The Son of Johnny Wizard, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 12:25:09
Re: The evils of NoES, D&D, and other criminal based fandoms. -- ReaderIIF, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 12:53:56
Here, try preaching to someone who looks like he could use it... -- The Twonky, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 13:02:48
- Re: Here, try preaching to someone who looks like he could use it... -- Sarin, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 13:45:26
- It was on the old board. Happily, it's a fake. (NT) -- Non-Sock Puppet, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 15:32:59
  - Oops--the above was to Sarin! (NT) -- Non-Sock Puppet Misaddressing, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 15:33:51
    - SHHHHHHHHHHH! I was hoping to get Christian Solder outta here. (NT) -- The Twonky, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 15:58:28
Suggestion: -- shadeshark, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 16:04:54
TROLL... -- Hellfire04, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 16:15:01
*snerk* *choke* Bwahahahahaha! -- visp, Fri, Apr 23 2004, 20:06:55