Ignorance Is Not Bliss...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

There's a lot of it running rampant in these parts.  Ignorance calls people names in an effort to provoke a reaction, and it responds when the name calling cuts too deep.  Ignorance rushes into the fray and indulges itself by stirring up more strife until the atmosphere is thick with misunderstanding and suspicion.
There is no excuse for the kind of behavior that has come into question in the past few days.  Section VII will never tolerate abusive language or pointedly incendiary comments that target a group or belief system.  We're not here to make judgements about what people do in their private lives, we're here to write fiction for a television series we love and embrace.  So far we've remained free of the kind of trouble that was served up on that other comm, perhaps because we just stick to writing.
Let's continue on in that spirit of shared interest and enjoyment of the men whose lives embody tolerance and inclusiveness.  I want everyone to feel safe, and if anyone ever feels bullied or targeted, please let me know.
I'll reiterate once more what I have said previously: We are a Gen site because we like Gen, not because we're anti something else.  Whether we love television or comics, let's remain true to the joy that our stories produce, and leave the negative stuff outside.
Thanks,
Glenna

Comments

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Not naive, just hopeful. Section VII is gen because some people want to read and write gen, and none of the other comms were producing much fiction anyway. We've had a lot of stories come out of here, and there are people who consider it a 'safe place'; their words, not mine. It isn't based on anything prejudicial, just preferential, for the same reason we have MUNCLE.
Having said that, if a story came through here that exhibited the kind of loathing we see in the tirades of the individual in question, it would be suggested to the writer that she remove it for the reasons stated in the entry above, and if she didn't then I would remove it.
Thankfully we haven't had a problem here, and when one or two slash stories showed up, I pointed out to the writers that we are gen and they very graciously removed the stories, but continue to read and visit here.
Good will. That's all I want, good will.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Exactly. Good will and good stories!

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

In my part of the country we call this a Come To Jesus Meetin'
And the congregation said 'Amen!"