All our fantasy media focuses on stories of the strong protecting the weak, heroes seeking justice for our society, heroes being brave and self sacrificing, the power of friendship and teamwork, the horrors of dehumanisation.

Why do so many 'fans' miss the point?
Star Wars is about standing up to totalitarian authority. Choosing love over hatred.

Star Trek is about a future of peaceful collaboration across the universe. Of self betterment and understanding others not like us.
Marvel and DC heroes are literally social justice warriors. They don masks to protect people.
Lord of The Rings is about fighting the evils of temptation, and that the smallest of us can be great heroes though teamwork and bravery.

Scooby Doo is about overcoming fear mongering and superstition to see where the real evil is- greed.
Gatekeeping, hatred, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia exclusion... these are all grounded in the polar opposites of what these products are about.
If you love these things but hate on people for their sexuality, disability, nationality or gender I say this...

You are NOT a fan.

You cannot be a fan if you stand against the very core messages of these works.
Fans love the work. Fans love bringing new fans into their fandom to make it stronger. Fans love the characters and what they represent.

There is no "toxic fandom" there is just "toxic people".
The only thing one should never tolerate is the intolerant.

Superheroes fight against it. Rebels battle against it. The Federation of Planets works against it.

Listen to the media you say you love.
Be better. Be a fan.
Put a goddamn mask on, get the vaccine.

Be a hero.

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So the principle is this:

1: Make a tiny game.
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You are allowed to enjoy pineapple on your pizza, anchovies too.

You should enjoy kissing people of any gender who want to kiss you too.

Tailor your life to what makes you happy.
DESTROY THOSE WHO DARE OPPOSE YOU INTO ASHES AND CONSUME THEIR SOULS.

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You are valid.
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Some plot ideas.
Some maps.
Some items.
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