Anime Community Drama

The degree of highly charged emotional hate I see for some folks in the anime community - such as store owners, con chairs, and panelists - is one of the warning signs that it's not to be wholly believed. I can understand the usual "this person said mean things" and "this could be done better" (everyone is subject to those criticisms, self included). This is geekdom: people are going to make mistakes at interpersonal communications. I've certainly done some whoppers in my time.

But when people use lines like, "Anyone who defends this person is delusional," you know they've gone straight to an irrational zone and what they say needs a grain (or shaker full) of salt. Use personal experience rather than rumors or suspicions.

And remember: "Be excellent to each another."