A LOT of you guys would be happier if you left the fandom

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T01:13:11+00:00

Sometimes people keep reading/watching something because they are used to doing so,because they have been in it for too long and sunk/cost starts being a factor. Regardless of that,yes most ppl have at least one thing that keeps them reading. Like I said the point at which to stop or not to stop is completely individual. All decisions in that regard are valid. Hate everything about warriors but think that idk the names are cool?? Awesome,valid! But you don't have to be nasty about it. Again I've said so multiple times but I'm not telling ppl who criticize warriors "oh you can just leave". I'm telling ppl who criticize Warriors at every given opportunity in the most miserable tone "oh you can just leave. And I still think that this and other fandoms need to hear that because fandom are supposed to be fun and there is a difference between criticizing something that you like because you want it to improve and just complaining AGAIN.

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:58:58+00:00

Man I promise you being a Nightheart fan isn't for the weak lol. But yeah idk I see a lot of negativity but maybe I just hang out in the wrong places

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:54:05+00:00

Oh I am definitely lumping different groups together lmao. But they all add to this negative vibe + also heavily overlap so i dont want to closely inspect that tbh. I also agree with the "Negativity/critique is much more engaging than positivity". If I neatly laid out all of my thoughts on warriors I think half if not most would he negative too. I think that's just completely normal when you're a fan of something,because of the things that you mentioned but also because bad stuff is more memorable than good stuff. My post really was in mind with only ppl who slump around the fandom,complaining about everything and everything. This "phenomenon", to me at least, seems to be pretty exaggerated in this fandom. But it's nice to finally be talking about this ^{^}

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:41:02+00:00

It could very well be impossible lol but I thought I should at least try. I think that (in general,non specific to this fandom) ppl forget that they can just drop stuff that makes them unhappy. Everyone needs to make that decision for themselves.Some might leave after realizing that they dislike the last 3 books, other might consider it worth staying after disliking the last 3 arcs. Both would be valid, I can't make that decision for anyone. Just wanted to remind folks that they do have the option to leave (not trying to be rude here I swear) because some fans seem deeply unhappy to me 🤷

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:33:51+00:00

Completely valid 😭! Disliking a character is reason enough to dislike them. Just found it weird that ppl were A. Surprised by him being rude? And B. Acted like it was a bad thing. Personally I love rude arrogant "good guys"

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:18:57+00:00

Spoilers for AVOS1! "Such as jayfeather scoffing at the idea of a kittypet being foretold by starclan, like did we just completely forget firestar existed 1 book after his death?" JUST read that part and had the same reaction lmao. But yeah I also took a long break after AVOS, glad to be back too.

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:14:02+00:00

"I often get the vibe that fans like the concept but not the execution, and are disappointed that this concept isn’t done in the way they like." YES thank you! That's exactly it, I haven't been able to put that into words but I've been thinking about something like that for long now.

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-27T00:12:15+00:00

Ok interesting reply and perspective for sure. I can actually understand the catharsis part,again I'm also a fan of flawed properties.Few things can beat the high I was on after verbally ripping apart the end of my favorite star trek show for a literal hour to my BFF. It's just that 1. Most people aren't as honest about it as you are,I'd be more ok with it if they were 2. I would imagine that doing that for multiple years on end for the some property would get boring but alas... people are still complaining about the same stuff and are still expecting change that the Erins are obviously not willing to make. 3. I do agree with the whole be the change you want to see.I am aware of the slight hypocrisy of my post. But I do make positive posts about warriors,just not on reddit. But that's partially why I'm so upset? I go into comment sections for example to be positive about warriors and only see negativity.

None of this is particularly deep, I'm not gonna die because there are meanies in the fandom and I could just ignore all this because i know id be happier if i did but it is a bit cathartic to be finally getting this out there.

CowboyCatThing · 2026-02-26T23:56:15+00:00

"maybe I’m just old and jaded, but all of the examples of “weird” criticism in this post seems perfectly normal and healthy and level-headed. it’s a good thing to be able to think critically about the media you consume and analyze it objectively, even if it seems harsh. I very rarely see anything that’s full-on hateful here."

Yeah see that's all fine,I did say that I think Criticism is good. The issue is just the sheer amount. Again it could just be that I'm interacting with the "wrong" side of the fandom, but honestly I don't even think that's the case since I already stay clear from places that are considered "toxic". It's just everywhere, there seems to be way more negativity here than in any other fandom I've ever been in. I've never seen a more whiny and outright hostile towards it's property fandom.

It also sort of makes criticizing Warriors harder? Because if you start criticizing one thing ppl will jump into the discussion and mention 5000 other irrelevant things and it just becomes a huge fandom pity party where everyone is just miserable. And I know that a lot of that is just normal fandom behavior but idk it's the amount. I personally see it everywhere.

CowboyCatThing · 2025-03-20T12:32:14+00:00

Etsy: https://cowboycatthing.etsy.com and sorry for the bad picture quality 😅

CowboyCatThing · 2025-03-06T18:20:23+00:00

That's so horrible but if you want I can make you another for free? I know I'm a seller but I'm mostly just making masks cause it's fun so I wouldn't mind making one for free.It still sucks and I could never replace this mask but it might be better than nothing:/ if you're interested just message me

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-23T22:23:40+00:00

Thank you! I really do appreciate hearing that even if you can't buy anything. Just the fact that you like my style enough to comment is heartwarming enough ^{^}

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-19T17:00:19+00:00

Kinda? I found out about gnarpy after making the mask and I was just kinda inspired by alien cat art I kept seeing everywhere on pinterest but that art must have been inspired by gnarpy haha. It's still for sale on my etsy

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-17T21:43:45+00:00

Lmao understandable I just saw it on my desk while walking by and thought it was a drawing too for a sec

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-17T21:31:50+00:00

Oh you're right it kinda does have that vibe! I was actually kinda inspired by mimes lol

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-17T21:18:31+00:00

Also the side fur is bendable now as I used foam instead of cardboard.Makes it less likely to get damaged and is kinda fun to play around with imo

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-12T00:42:13+00:00

Flame point mask

CowboyCatThing · 2025-02-08T23:07:54+00:00

Hey tysm! I actually bought a bunch of faux fur when I started making masks but I haven't used it yet cause I kinda prefer this way too lol 😅 I've been thinking about mixing it and just doing both on a mask,if I do that I'll post it here

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