[ SECRET POST #3440 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3440 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
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Comments

Re: Too invested in fandom

[(Anonymous)]

I was seriously obsessed with anime back in the day. I wrote tons of shitty fics, drew crappy fan art, wore anime shirts, listened to anime soundtracks, tried to learn Japanese, and mimicked anime hairstyles (I was very fond of Usagi's hairstyle and I went through most of ninth grade with my hair in high buns and twin ringlets). I kinda cringe at my obsessiveness now, but those were really fun times and I made some really great friends through my school's anime club. I know it sounds stupid, but I developed my analytical and critical thinking skills by debating with my anime club friends. I learned how to type fast and come up with ideas on the spot through RPing. I can't pinpont an exact time when I stopped being so obsessive. I think there was a dry spell when newer anime just didn't interest me. I had to work two jobs in college, so I didn't have a lot of free time for fandom stuff. I still like anime, but not to that same degree. I just don't have the time to really get into the newer fandoms and, if I did, I'm not sure where I'd find people to talk to. All my old message boards are dead.

Re: Too invested in fandom

[(Anonymous)]

Do you think there were any IRL circumstances that pushed you towards being obsessed with anime? E.g. shitty home life, bullying at school, anxiety or depression? Or do you think it was just youthful exuberance and lack of self awareness?

(Not a judgment on teen you btw, I actually knew quite a few people like you in high school. I'm just curious.)

Re: Too invested in fandom

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Now that I think about it, probably yeah. My grandmother died and her death really affected me and my dad. I don't want to get too specific because it hurts to think about it, but it wasn't the happiest time in my life. Anime and the fandoms were extremely good distractions.