Are you a sensitive kind of fan? The kind that minds people’s opinions over your favorites? Do you? Well, if you ask me if I am, I will say, It depends! Even though they are my favorites, I am aware of their flaws. I understand that not everything is perfect. But what I’m after when I’m reading is not perfection; it’s about the connection I have with the stories that I read.

And yet, I still see people mad about other people criticizing their favorites. Sure, I do tend to be a little soft when it comes to my favorites, but I do acknowledge good criticism when I read one. I think it is a good sign that I liked the story despite its shortcomings. If you’re the type of reader like me whose number one priority is enjoyment, then you don’t want a perfect story; you want something that you can personally immerse yourself in and be satisfied with. I mean, in reality—and we can all agree—reading is subjective. Not everyone has the exact same experience, even if they read the exact same story.

I think it’s futile to argue over someone else’s opinion. I saw cases of people verbally attacking someone because they didn’t share the same sentiment. And for me, that is obviously wrong. Expressing yourself by reviewing or giving legit critiques is not bashing. The keyword when it comes to media consumption is subjectivity! You don’t expect people to like what you like or hate what you hate, and vice versa. So when I see someone go to great lengths to quarrel with the other party just because they diss their favorites, it is too immature and again a fruitless endeavor. You better spend your time enjoying it or go with the people who “DO” like it—seriously, why anger yourself over it? Give yourself a favor and avoid stress!

Of course, there are people who act like trolls and make baseless comments about your faves! But the same thing should be done: leave them be! At least when you’re arguing with someone who is gracious enough to give sound reasoning as to why they didn’t like it, these people have already closed their minds! And feeding their bait is even more futile! Again, leave them despite the lack of logic; it’s their opinion, and your reception is the most important thing here.

Sometimes I do get sensitive over my favorites, but I always have my own avenue to speak about it (thanks to this blog!). The point is to respect that everyone has their own opinions! If I really like it and it entertains me better than I expect, then is that enough for me? Since reading is such a personal activity, mine and mine alone value it more. At least that’s what I think, and while I respect other people’s opinions, I still think that a fave is a fave even if it’s just me who thinks of it that way.