Talk:IGoodbye/@comment-3180503-20120615170246/@comment-3180503-20120615233527

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I can't believe you guys took what I said and turned it into this.

And now a little word on the shipping:

I've never considered myself to be an "extremist"; maybe I was in the earlier days, back when I posted so many debate blogs. However, I don't recall ever being involved in a serious debate. Mainly because I am a poor debater and lack enough confidence in my own opinion. Regardless, I have always been in favor of shipping because it inspires healthy debates and discussions. I'm not saying that it doesn't get stupid at times or that I necessarily approve of what some shippers say and do, but I do think that all the speculation surrounding the show does make it more interesting.

As for me, I myself don't watch the show much for comedy, anymore. It has never really been my brand of humor, and quite frankly, it hasn't been as funny, lately.

Meanwhile, as the seasons have progressed, I have become more heavily involved with the shipping because let's face it: the show wouldn't have been nearly as popular and successful without it. This wiki might not have even existed without it, or at least it would not have been nearly as active. Plus, in a lot of ways, Dan fuels it because to this day, he continues to troll and tease us with it.

So, for better or for worse, shipping is a HUGE part of the fandom, and anyone who can't handle it doesn't have to be a part of it.