[ SECRET POST #2424 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2423 ⌋

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[fscom]

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[fingalsanteater]

Why would anyone think badly of that?

[transcriptanon]

[Picture is the sun shining on the horizon of a gorgeous green field, with the bright blue sky above and some scarce clouds.]

I've really wanted to tell one of the creators of my favorite show how much it means to me and how it's helped me through some hard times, but I'm too worried that it will look dumb and that anyone else who sees it would think badly about it.

I'm just really nervous around fandom places now. [sad face emoticon]

[elaminator]

I don't think anyone would be rude to you about that (no one half decent, anyway), and I'm sure the creator would love to hear it. Even if it's something they've already heard, I have a feeling that's the kind of thing you never get tired of being told.

And hey, good for you anon!

[sarastark]

Recently at a con I got to tell Peter Mayhew how much Chewbacca meant to me as a little girl and as a grown up. He was really sweet about it and I'll never forget it. If you get a chance, I hope your experience is as positive as mine was.

[kallanda_lee]

Why would this be a bad thing? And I bet creators are used to this type of letter.

[(Anonymous)]

Before Twitter became a thing and everyone could chat in realtime with their favorite celebrity, I wrote to members of a band about how much their music had helped me through some very rough times. One of them wrote back, and sent me a picture along with a very touching letter, which I have kept for about 15 years now. It's come to mean as much to me as the music itself, if not more, since that person took the time to write me a personal letter with advice and inspiration.

I think you should totally tell the creators how much you enjoy the show. Even if you don't get the response that you hope/dread, they will read it and know that someone appreciates their work, and you will feel better for having put that out there.

[(Anonymous)]

Unless it's too personal, I'm really curious - which band?

[elephantinegrace]

Good luck! I hope your dream comes true (and that you tell us about it later)!

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, nuh-uh. You get a chance to tell someone that they did something that means that much to you and you TAKE IT.

I grew up listening obsessively to toad the wet sprocket. I loved their music so much and it, honestly, saved my life. I was abused--mentally, physically, you name it. I was shot at, hit with a car, thrown into walls until parts of me broke, abandoned, without food, power, heat, a home, parents at various times in my childhood. My mom is clinically insane and spent much of her time in institutions. My father tried to kill her and me. A lot. I lost two brothers and a sister before I was 4.

But I always had music. I had those few bands whose lyrics spoke to me, whose melodies helped me get through that, helped me forget for a little bit that I had no hope for ever rising above the shit I was born into.

I fought my way out of that and ran away from home when I was 14. I worked my shit off and went to arts school and got into college and found a great man and had two wonderful kids with him and, despite the permanent injuries I got from my abuse, despite doctors saying I would never walk normally or be able to do physical things like other kids, I even got my sports coach certification and teach (and DO) all the sports I wasn't able to do as a kid like cheer and gymnastics and even running (I teach them part time to kids who can't afford to pay the big bucks places around here charge).

And I still had music. I never got to see toad live when I was a kid or a teenager. No money, no parents, no ride (obviously). One time my mom promised to take me and she was institutionalized--again--the day before.


A month ago they came to my area. My husband bought us tickets and we went--We were in the front row.

After the (amazing) concert, we were hanging out after the show and the band came out to meet people. I got to tell each and every one of them how much they meant to me and just what they did for me and how long a road it was to get to that moment--to see them live.

That night I shed a little more of my awful past. Another layer fell right off and it was the most amazing feeling.

So, if you have that chance to do the same, you damn well have to take it.

[(Anonymous)]

You are amazing.

[(Anonymous)]

Your story is heartbreaking; no one should have to go through what you have. But it's also wonderful and inspirational.

It's so great that you now are where you are. I wish you all the best and continued love from your chosen family.

[(Anonymous)]

♥

[(Anonymous)]

oh my gosh, the tears won't stop. i am so sorry for the nightmare that you went through ("sorry" doesn't even cut it, honestly), and so glad that you're away from that now and that you were able to go to that concert and have that moment. that is so amazing and wonderful.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm part of a group that's gathering letters from fans to have bound and we're going to present it to the actor they're addressed to at an event next month. These letters are amazing and include everything from "I really enjoyed this thing you did," "Your work/character had a strong influence on me at this point in my life," to "The first joke I understood in English was the one you made in this work," and "You/your work/your character saved my life, gave me hope when I was hopeless." I've worked with this actor at a few events and I'm certain this book, a testament to how he's touched people's lives, will make him feel happy and good and proud. I've met a lot of people in the industry and there are very few who wouldn't feel that way when fans tell them how much they mean to them.

[(Anonymous)]

As they all said, if you have a chance to tell your favorite creators/actors/writers/whoever about it, TELL THEM.

It's a lot easier now, what with the internet and so many options. A lot of the people involved with shows are online for the fans. Half of the Venture Brothers creators are on Live Journal. A lot of people are on Twitter. Back in my day, you had to write to someone at a studio and hope they'd actually see the letter. A lot of times, they didn't. Assistants did.

Take the chance if you get it! The person you want to say thanks to you will love it.

[nightscale]

I can't imagine that the creators would be anything other than happy at hearing how their show has helped you, I'd say go for it OP you never know if you'll get another chance. :)

[(Anonymous)]

Ten years from now, you won't give a crap about people in your fandom. However, you will give a crap about the creators of this show, because their output will stick with you.

I can only remember the handles of two people in my first big fandom, and that's because I've stayed in touch with them. Do I remember the show and what it meant to me, though? Abso-fucking-lutely.

So: do it, OP. Tell that creator how you feel. I guarantee s/he'll love it, because there's nothing a writer likes hearing more than that something s/he's done has had a positive impact on someone's life. If anyone thinks that you're dumb, then fuck them, and tell yourself that you won't even remember them in a few years.

[truxillogical]

I don't think I've ever seen a creator who wasn't genuinely touched for someone to thank them personally. Go ahead and tell them. It'll be worth it.

[(Anonymous)]

No one can blame you for being nervous about fandom places, because they're really negative places these days. There's always been drama and wank, but it seems like you cannot say anything in a fandom without someone jumping down your throat over the smallest things.

I feel you pain, anon.

[(Anonymous)]

As long as you're polite and not asking crazy shit, I'd say go ahead c: Worse that will happen is you get ignored.

[(Anonymous)]

Do it! A few months ago I had the chance to tell my favourite musician how much his music means to me and what an impact his band had on my life, and he was so wonderful about it and really listened to me and cared, it was the most rewarding experience ever. I was nervous about it too because I thought what if he thinks it's weird somehow? But just think about it, if you created something and someone somewhere felt very deeply about it, you'd like to hear it, wouldn't you? I think you should always go for it when you get a chance rather than regret not saying anything. And don't worry about what other fans think. Just ignore everyone.

[(Anonymous)]

I admit it, even though it sounds egotistical: I'm working on getting stuff published, and I dream about my work helping people. I dream about knowing that. Just one person who found it in their hour of need would make my entire life worthwhile. While maybe not as strongly, I'm sure many creators and artists feel this way, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't wear off when they get famous. Tell them, anon - you get to unburden yourself and they'll probably love to know.

[(Anonymous)]

OP why don't you write to them directly, rather than commenting publicly if you feel shy? I can understand being nervous commenting on twitter or tumblr or Facebook, whichever forum you were thinking of, but they'll really appreciate a letter, and they might write back. I know people who've received lovely replies when they've written to someone they admire, and I think it's something that you would treasure.

I always wanted to write to Joseph Heller, kept thinking about it, felt too shy. Then he died, I really regret not doing it.