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[turps]

I was all set to come rant about my ISP and how it's made of fail -- and then read the news about Bob on Twitter. Now I'm just sitting here stunned.

Damn rpf fandoms. Why are they so hard?

ETA: While they are hard I still love my rpf fandoms. I still love MCR and am looking forward to new music and promo, even though it won't be the same without Bob.

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[turlough]

Oh Terri, I'm feeling so torn! On the one hand I'm feeling totally devastated. MY BAND!! MY FAVOURITE PAIRING!! I'm totally sitting here crying right now. But on the other hand it's Gerard who's my OTC in this fandom, everyone else is frankly secondary. I still love the fandom and I dont' want to go anywhere else and I want everyone else to stay here with me. I feel ashamed at how much of my devastation is because I'm worrying what will happen to the fandom. How many on my flist will still be there in a week? Will they give up on My Chem now? I don't want to lose people! I'm feeling so incoherent right now.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

That's totally understandable and a very human way to react, imo. You can have sympathy for people while also being grateful that Gerard is still in the band.

It's also understandable to worry about the fandom. Some people may stop writing or move on and that will hurt. How can it not? Fandom is our place, it's what we *do* and changes like this are never easy.

You've no reason to feel guilty. *hugs you so hard*

[turlough]

I hate how it's already starting to tear my flist apart. I didn't think I was that invested but it hurts every time I see someone writing something snide about Gerard. Fuck!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Gerard is the highest profile in the band and he will get snide comments made about him, that's inevitable. But hang on to the fact that *no one* knows exactly what went down. If they're lashing out it's probably due to shock.

This will pass, promise. Until then, if you need to go do something else, filter your default reading list, anything so you feel a little better.

[turlough]

I just mailed you.