Newton loves you all!

[clocketpatch]

Now that Rogers is set up proper it's very good service and not a bad price, though I don't suppose it hurts that the bill gets split three ways.

Though the company mascots aren't as amusing as Bell's.

[Stripes]

Rogers have mascots?

[clocketpatch]

no, Roger's doesn't, that's why Bell's Beavers are more amusing. Ish. Though terribly, terribly annoying.

[Stripes]

I am leaving for a little while. I don't know how long, I am just leaving. Most likely will come back in a week but who knows.
Today my sister and my brother in law made of me for liking Doctor Who. My sister was applying I only like the show because I may find David Tennant cute. Which m,ade me angry.
My friend was there who also likes Who, he said it can be really fun. They ignored him and went on to make my life hell.
Now I can't look at Doctor Who and think of their comments. They really turned me off.
I left Doctor Who, Tennant_love (that place was lame but they have the uploads for newest eps up within 2 hours), Whoaudios and Who_daily (never really read it).
I am now going to delete my radio plays that featured David Tennant.
Something will get my excited about Who and I will be back. Just let me get the comments out of my head. Plus I made myself a nice home here. Even if I end up disliking who for ever and ever, I will stay, just to be with you fun/crazy/happy people.

[Aldebaran]

Newton! You're the one who's always lecturing me to not care about what other people think! Be strong, ol' Girl! Be strong! I mean... isn't that what being whovian is all about?

Whovians are MORE than just fans, Newton. Whovians are a tight-knit group of friends who share a common interest. A common goal and a common love which is making their lives better through Doctor Who. We support each other, like a tribe. Whovians are not just about the show itself, Newton, but they learn from it's ethical teachings. Whovians strive to make the world better and to make people better by encouraging other people not to give up. Not to die. That is what makes a true Whovian. Thinking like the doctor. Whovians follow his example, and learn from the Doctor. Whovians HELP each other.

And Newton... you're one of the best Whovians on DBA. You helped me... and now I'm going to try and help you by saying that we'd all miss you terribly and... it wouldn't be the same without you Newton!

Please reconsider what your sister and brother and law told you... because you KNOW that it's not true. Follow your heart. That is your TARDIS, Newton. You can make the choice... and I know that you can.

[Kit]

I couldn't say it better than Aldebaran. Please reconsider this, Newton. You haven't even taken over the forum yet. D=

[magnusgreel]

Newton--- It sounds as if you're about to make a big decision that I think many people make early in life, to push under their real personalities, and try to become something they believe the majority wants them to be. It probably won't be limited to just Dr. Who. People try to change their likes and dislikes and personalities out of fear that they'll be isolated from society if they don't. It leads to becoming a fake person, though. You can't genuinely change yourself into someone you're not. You'll just end up being a smaller, defeated person who is trying to copy something that isn't worth copying.

Since when has the majority had a clue about anything? The majority isn't creative, isn't imaginative, they don't figure out anything interesting about the world, they don't have the new insights. They all look at each other to figure out what to think. All those famous people who invented things or discovered things or had new ideas that changed our world were all individuals who went against merging with the pack.

It doesn't make any difference if you don't end up discovering or inventing anything, etc.. You'll still emnd up living a more interesting life, a real life, your life, if you stay true to yourself, rather than becoming smaller by following other people's instincts and not your own.

No matter how much you try to conform, there'll always be some people who think your interests are ridiculous. I go on message boards where the best moments in the best dramas are made fun of by shallow people who call everything with emotion in it "stupid". Doctor Who has a great spirit to it that can actually help get you through what you're going through. Can your sister's and brother-in-law's TV shows do that? I'll bet they don't lift you up in the same way.

[clocketpatch]

There's no way I can top the inspiring speeches done by Magnus and Aldy, but I've got to say my peace.

*wibbles*

I think *everyone* deserves at least one good obsession, and they shouldn't be persecuted if said obsession doesn't conform to the norm. When all those people were obsessing over lost a few years back, was that regarded as weird? What about those people who follow Supernatural??

I have an aunt who thinks my Who-watching is naft, but she follows Grey's Anatomy and will chatter about it for HOURS. My Mum has a love for ER that will not be broken, and she is convinced it is the Best Show Ever.

And it doesn't just end with TV, some people make models, some people bike around in silly spandex suits (which they probably deserve to get some grief for). Whatever floats your boat.

I understand straight off how embarrassing it can be to have your family make fun of you (but that's what siblings are for right?) especially when they start insinuating crushes. It's bloody mortifying! And a really turn-off, but you should let them chase you away from something you love.

Because Magnus is right; it doesn't end with Who. I've had people tease me for liking SF in general. I've had people - family, friends even - who made my life hell after getting a hold of some short stories I'd written, and the draft for a novel... this stuff wasn't even fic! Some times I just don't understand people; does making other people miserable somehow lift them up??


And, for th record, does it matter if you have a crush on DT?? I have a crush on Jon Pertwee and he's dead. O.o
Though, for the record, I like Doctor Who most of all because, from an anthropological perspective, it's absolutely fascinating.




Also, well, you've got Unexpected Neekid Benton as your avatar, so OBVIOUSLY you've got more reasons than DT to like the show (though... perhaps it would be best not to tell your relatives about U.N.B., somehow I don't think they'd quite understand. LOL)

[Stripes]

You are all right. BUT I didn't say I will be gone for good. Knowing me, my friend will show me a preview for the Christmas special or I end up somehow finding Benton on Youtube and I will get all happy and loving for Doctor Who again.

I just need some time off from it, let my mind erase the comments from my sister.
It nice to know that you all love me. I am wanted!

I will be back!

Edit: I tried finding Benton Wallpaper on Lj but failed. There wasa couple of wallpapers with Benton but he wasn't the main theme of the wallpaper and the pictures were poopy.

[Aldebaran]

Always, Newton. We'll ALWAYS want you.

Enjoy your mental vacation.

[Stripes]

I had a thought. If I can get my nephew into Doctor Who I maybe able to stop her. I have had enough of her making fun of me for what ever I like (ok so there were a couple lame fandoms I should of not gotten into).

I must find episodes that will get my nephews addition.

[Aldebaran]

There's an idea! See? I knew you'd think up something! You're brilliant!

How old is your nephew? Different doctors appeal to different age groups, so put some thought into it. Get to know your nephew and figure which doctor you think he'd really identify with. Once you get him nice and hooked, then not only will your sister back off, but you'll have a lifelong companion to geek out with. Win win.

Let us know what we can do to help.

[magnusgreel]

Newton-- I'm encouraged (just that second I got where the word came from... acquiring more courage... sorry, tangent) by hearing you're not giving up on your instincts.

Now, my concern is what happens if you can't change the situation with your sister. I don't have any idea, Newton, what your specific relationship is with her and the brother-in-law. When I was your age, my sister was the only person I at least thought I had something important in common with. I guess I need to ignore that, since the odds are against your having anything similar. But you're very affected by what she thinks, so maybe it's not so different.

Maybe it's important not to lose yourself and your identity in other people's. Alright, I can't finish out some thoughts I started here, yet, but I do know that people can give you grief and make you feel inferior over the most ridiculous things, and you deserve better than that.

There needs to be a way for these family members to go their way on this subject (Dr Who in this case), and you to go another. It will be very cool if they wise up and start liking Who, but you need to know you're cool for liking it, even if they never do. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. They still have a few, I'm guessing, even if they don't get DW.

[jjpor]

Oct 13, 2008 18:45:05 GMT Stripes said:

It nice to know that you all love me. I am wanted!

I will be back!

Glad to hear it, and I hope I can say that you are wanted, although I know that I haven't been on here as long as some of you. This is a great little community, and I know it always brightens my day, coming on here and sharing my half-baked opinions on Who with people who know what I'm talking about. And it's great because of the people on here, so I'm glad to hear that if you are taking a break it'll only be for a little while.

I'd just second what everyone else has said, that it isn't always easy being a fan of something that is seen as fringe or cult or geeky, whatever those words mean, but just stick it out, because Who is wonderful, and life-affirming and just really, really, top-notch entertainment; I mean, look at some of the other stuff that passes for television these days! It'd be a pity to miss out on all of that drama and humour and good stuff because of hurtful things other people have said.

Having said that, I too have a sister - I'm 30 now, and she's 27, and we don't live together any more, so it isn't as bad, but I know that when we were younger we used to fight terribly, used to say some really horrible, terrible things to each other, but we didn't really mean any of them (I hope! ) and usually got over it fairly quickly afterwards - seems to me like a part of family life. And she did used to skit me (as we say here) for liking Who, and some of the other SF I liked (although we were both bigtime into X-Files), and still does to some extent. And my response is usually just to take the p*ss out of some of the stuff she likes - 'cos, man, stuff like Coronation Street just has big fat targets painted all over it compared to Who!

Anyway, I'm the very last person to go giving out advice on anything to do with real life as opposed to Who, but I'd just say keep loving the things you love, and don't be afraid of being thought of as a bit different, 'cos, who wants to be the same as everybody else? Certainly not the Doctor.

[clocketpatch]

Coronation Street???

I once had a baby-sitter who forced me to sit and watch that with her... turned me off soaps for life. And for that I thank her.




She also taught me to read, so I have a lot to thank that woman for.

[Aldebaran]

Couldn't agree more, Jjpor. (excuse the unintentional rhyming)

This website... and I suppose many websites out there, but this so far has been the most prevalent for me, is so wondrous because it brings together so many people of so many different backgrounds (seemingly randomly) all because of one common interest.

And from that common interest, we learn more about each other as friends and people, and more common ground is found. For example, I was delighted to find that Magnusgreel and I share an interest in neurology and psychology. Likewise, we learn new things from each other. (ie, Clocket, thanks for introducing me to Dr. Horrible and Randall and Hopkirk (deceased).)

Come to think of it... (to use a Whovian reference) we're like LINDA. All these seemingly random people come together because of one shared interest: The Doctor. And... well... you can all take it from there. If Newton's sister is going to be an absorbaloff, then let her, because we have eachother and other Whovians around the globe.

I'm very grateful that I found you all, and I hope, Newton, that things work out for you.

[Kit]

xD The Love and Monsters analogy was brilliant, Aldy, even though I'm not overly fond of that episode.

We're a big, happy, dysfunctional family.

[Aldebaran]

You said it. Hopefully we always will be. XD

[magnusgreel]

Hey, I like me some ELO!