mugglibus:

• liking a piece of media does not automatically mean you think it is perfect or agree with its creators
• even if you are not openly critical of it
• because you don’t HAVE to be openly critical of it
• there is an enormous difference between being an apologist for something and wanting to dwell on the good parts of a thing you like because it makes you happy, please stop conflating these two things
• not talking about the flaws of a thing does not mean you do not recognize the flaws of a thing
• nobody has to apologize for liking what they like and nobody should be shamed for liking a thing
• your fave is problematic too
• also
• you are not a better person than someone just because your favorite piece of media is less problematic than theirs
• you aren’t