Unpopular opinion time.
Jan. 11th, 2010 01:01 amSee this girl?

Yes. This one. In the red.
She is engaged to Jared Padalecki.
And I- I think that's absolutely wonderful.
Genevieve seems like a sweet girl, and she and Jared deserve every happiness, both personally and professionally. I don't think their relationship was too short. I don't think they don't know each other well enough. I don't think they're making a huge mistake. But I do think fandom's reaction to the news is part of the reason Gen and Jared have been so leery about being open about their relationship.
Relationships are odd. Even when you know the two people involved, it's impossible to determine how the relationship is going to work out. And to decide whether or not two people who you don't even know are making a huge mistake and not actually in love not only strikes me as ridiculous, but also hugely distasteful. I don't know Genevieve or Jared. I don't know how their relationship works. I do know that love is a funny thing. I do know that they're engaged, and I do wish them great joy and much luck.
To that end, while I respect your right to your opinion, there will be no bashing of Genevieve or Jared or their relationship in my journal. (This also applies to Jensen and Danneel, but fandom, being fandom, has decided that that relationship is okay, so I don't think it's going to be a problem.) No, "I don't mind Gen, but I wish he'd married Sandy!" No, "But they haven't known each other long enough!" No, "But I'm just worried about Jared!" Nothing. Nada. Zip.
I can't (and probably shouldn't) control fandom, but my journal is my place. Jared and Genevieve deserve better than to have their relationship ripped apart by strangers.
Thank you and good night.
(Why yes. I did just disappear off the internet for a few days only to pop back up with a rant about fandom. What of it?)
ETA: While I am ~sharing~ my opinion with the internet, I think a sixth season of Supernatural would be absolutely fucking awesome. \o/

Yes. This one. In the red.
She is engaged to Jared Padalecki.
And I- I think that's absolutely wonderful.
Genevieve seems like a sweet girl, and she and Jared deserve every happiness, both personally and professionally. I don't think their relationship was too short. I don't think they don't know each other well enough. I don't think they're making a huge mistake. But I do think fandom's reaction to the news is part of the reason Gen and Jared have been so leery about being open about their relationship.
Relationships are odd. Even when you know the two people involved, it's impossible to determine how the relationship is going to work out. And to decide whether or not two people who you don't even know are making a huge mistake and not actually in love not only strikes me as ridiculous, but also hugely distasteful. I don't know Genevieve or Jared. I don't know how their relationship works. I do know that love is a funny thing. I do know that they're engaged, and I do wish them great joy and much luck.
To that end, while I respect your right to your opinion, there will be no bashing of Genevieve or Jared or their relationship in my journal. (This also applies to Jensen and Danneel, but fandom, being fandom, has decided that that relationship is okay, so I don't think it's going to be a problem.) No, "I don't mind Gen, but I wish he'd married Sandy!" No, "But they haven't known each other long enough!" No, "But I'm just worried about Jared!" Nothing. Nada. Zip.
I can't (and probably shouldn't) control fandom, but my journal is my place. Jared and Genevieve deserve better than to have their relationship ripped apart by strangers.
Thank you and good night.
(Why yes. I did just disappear off the internet for a few days only to pop back up with a rant about fandom. What of it?)
ETA: While I am ~sharing~ my opinion with the internet, I think a sixth season of Supernatural would be absolutely fucking awesome. \o/
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:06 am (UTC)Then none of this would have been a problem!
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:07 am (UTC)Especially since you are married to me.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:09 am (UTC)Oops.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:14 am (UTC)We both marry him, and then the problem is solved.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:40 am (UTC)You, familiar, and Jared will all be my wives. And are allowed to have sex with each other. Just like I am allowed to have sex with your wife.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:43 am (UTC)And if she isn't, I'll fucking beat her into submission. I will not let an opportunity like this pass me by, no sir.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-01-11 07:49 am (UTC)That bitch Loves moresomes like Dean Winchester Loves incestuous semen on his face.
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Date: 2010-01-11 07:51 am (UTC)Also. Um.
*stares at gif*