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fyeahrammstein always has gorgeous pictures, but the huge disability!fail in the Christoph "derp" post was disappointing. However, I've given up pointing out ableism in Rammfandom because it's like pointing out shit in a latrine, and all it does is cause defensive people to deflect, deny, and whip out the "bitter cripple" card when all else fails. So I'm just going to sigh, rub my temples, enjoy the photos, and remind myself that while an alarming number of Rammfans are ignorant, immature, narrow-minded boors, the band themselves publicly espouse inclusion and acceptance.
I'm also amused by the shit-flinging tantrum by the blog owners because a German fan dared to correct them on their incorrect pronunciations of the members' surnames. I get that no one wants to look dumb in public, but responding to mild correction with frothing, profanity, and snotty macros only highlights your dumbassery. I'm betting that the German fan probably has a good grasp of proper German pronunciation, but even if you don't appreciate a free opportunity to add to your store of knowledge, the polite response is to say, "Thank you", and move on. If you can't or won't be polite, then do not reply. Posting nasty macros and pissy replies about someone's sleep schedule does not make you right or a righteous badass. It makes you look like a fool and an asshole, but sadly for Rammfandom, that level of civility seems to be the norm. What is it about Rammstein that turns adults into screaming, spitting twelve-year olds?
LJ is still being balky for me, but I'm going to try to post the Calliope interstitial nonetheless. If it's not up in an hour, then it's because LJ won't cooperate.
I'm also amused by the shit-flinging tantrum by the blog owners because a German fan dared to correct them on their incorrect pronunciations of the members' surnames. I get that no one wants to look dumb in public, but responding to mild correction with frothing, profanity, and snotty macros only highlights your dumbassery. I'm betting that the German fan probably has a good grasp of proper German pronunciation, but even if you don't appreciate a free opportunity to add to your store of knowledge, the polite response is to say, "Thank you", and move on. If you can't or won't be polite, then do not reply. Posting nasty macros and pissy replies about someone's sleep schedule does not make you right or a righteous badass. It makes you look like a fool and an asshole, but sadly for Rammfandom, that level of civility seems to be the norm. What is it about Rammstein that turns adults into screaming, spitting twelve-year olds?
LJ is still being balky for me, but I'm going to try to post the Calliope interstitial nonetheless. If it's not up in an hour, then it's because LJ won't cooperate.
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