SHIP? - protestations, call for HPFGU-SHIP

[cindysphynx]

No: HPFGUIDX 31646

Elizabeth wrote:

> That being said, I do find it boring (despite the insistance of 
some SHIP-ers
> that it's a *very important topic*), and I think I'm not the only 
member to
> vaguely wish there was a separate list for it. 

Can't we all just get along?

As an anti-shipper, I have to say that I disagree with splitting off 
shipping to a separate list.  I use webview, and I skip shipping.  
Period.  I don't enjoy it, I don't read it, but I feel no need to 
complain about it.  The shippers are very good about putting shipping 
in their titles, and their cooperation makes this system work for 
me.  Any difficulty with using webview because of Yahoo ads or other 
technical issues is not the fault of the shipper.  All of the 
delivery options have disadvantages; as mature adults, we should be 
able to live with these limitations without coming unhinged.

The standard for a post to be on this list (as I understand it) is 
quite a bright line:  does it concern canon?  We should apply that 
standard to shipping discussion, sex discussion, religion discussion 
and everything else (except the few banned topics).  Shipping is a 
form of analyzing HP characterization -- IMHO just as valid as 
arguing about whether Neville will become the DADA teacher.  
Therefore, the current system makes perfect sense:  OT, Movie, and 
Fanfic do not concern canon and go elsewhere.  Everything else canon-
related can go here.

Frankly, I just don't think it is very nice to pronounce someone 
else's interest as "boring."  House ghosts bore me; should they be 
relegated to another list?  If 3000 people are going to discuss HP 
canon, then we all must be much more respectful of the wishes of 
others to enjoy HP in the way that works for them.

I apologize if this seems harsh, but I think this list works great 
when we can all discuss whatever interests us about canon, and I 
don't think we need to have a brawl just because some people resent 
skipping clearly labeled shipping posts.  

Cindy