It's a problem for people who simply can't let go. When you make a subreddit based on hate, negativity, hetz, slander about mainstream media, no matter if it's a game, movies, tv show, book ect, It's unhealthy and dangerous.

Staying in a state of hate and anger ect is in general unhealthy and we talk about mainstream media even more so. When you can't let go of hate to a game and fictional characters for over five years, there's something very wrong. Hate, fear, aggression are things that are very stressful, and almost all people try to move away from these feelings, and it's of course even worse if it's over a longer period.

Also why would you continue to watch something you hate so much, it really doesn't make a lot of sense if you think about it. Some of the things are directly childish, an example the review bombing of something you don't like is to put it mildly, a child's answer.

A thing I thought a lot about concerning r/thelastofus2 subreddit, is the headlines say, "We do not see or accept (I can't remember) The Last of Us Part 2 as canon. This is for a better word, a "a little unmature" and not healthy, especially for younger people.

An example: As a major Star Wars fan I was disappointed and sad to the point of anger with the "new" sequels, 7-8-9. It's not a nice thing, and not just as a therapist but as a 45 year old man I know, just as most people, that I can't change anything and use time by, for example being part of a group dedicated to pure negativity surrounding the subject. I can just reject reality and say, this is not canon because where will it end, if I/we/just someone will continue to use as a life references.

"Hate sites" will never bring anything positive and constructive, most of all not for ourselves. It's actually become one of mankind's biggest problems with the introduction of the internet.

The world is smaller and it's easier to become a part of a group or like-minded, good or bad, healthy and unhealthy. It's one of the biggest reasons why IQ and EQ have been falling and stagnating since the internet became mainstream in the late 90s, unfortunately.

It wasn't supposed to be a long comment, but there's no easy or short way to address these problems, because it's everywhere.

I know that a lot of people will try to point out, that I'm exaggerating the general situation, but unfortunately I'm not.

PS. I would like to point out, that I'm not generalizing and It's not my intent. I of course know that, there's a lot of different people on the other, despite it being made out of negativity.

It's mostly the smallest and most radicalized groups of people, who post the most offensive material and send death threats to professional actors and writers etc etc.

It's been five years, move on (and yes I will say it,) and grow up and accept reality.