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Open Discussion of RPS Stories in Light of Heath's Death
ENEN:
--- Quote from: blacktears on February 02, 2008, 11:13:55 am ---So why write DEAD!Jack fic?? Or a fic talking about having sex near something that was special to Jack?
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You do realize that Jack Twist is a fictional character. It's not the same as a fanatasy about an actual real person who is now dead.
souxi:
--- Quote from: ENEN on February 02, 2008, 02:25:43 pm ---You do realize that Jack Twist is a fictional character. It's not the same as a fanatasy about an actual real person who is now dead.
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I,m so glad you pointed that out . I was going too but I thought I,d wait and see if someone else did first. :laugh:
ENEN:
--- Quote from: souxi on February 02, 2008, 11:42:15 am ---Oh I will. I hope you enjoy writing RPS about Heath now that he,s gone. I for one won,t be reading it. For the 22nd time, it,s disrespectful. Oh and I,ll share my thoughts any day, you can count on that,..........sweetheart.
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Hi Souxi, I'm glad you will continue to share your thoughts on this issue. I find it interesting that those who approve RPS get all out of sorts when they think we are calling the writers immoral or unethical, but have no problem using such phrases as "close minded" and" judgemental".
As to what the tabloids are writing, I also find it curious that one would find such gossip disrespectful but have no problem with RPS Heath stories posted so soon after his death or ever. There is a disconnect there that I don't quite understand. Having said that here are my thoughts on why I will not read RPS.
Heath Ledger was a son, a brother, a nephew, a friend, a lover, and a father. And He left behind his parents, his siblings , his friends and a daughter. He was not just an actor put on this Earth for only our personal enjoyment. He was and still is even in death entitled to the same respect for privacy that we all ask. When did he give permission for us to enter into his personal life? When did he give us permission to enter into his bedroom? When did he give us permission to stop thinking of him as a human being but as an object or character for our own personal enjoyment? For me the answer is quite clear. The answer is never. So Souxi, I too think it is wrong to write or read such slash. And yes we can avoid it if we want to but that does not mean we can not express our opinion on it. If they can continue to write it; we can continue to object . Just as they have a right to express their feelings so do we.
ENEN:
--- Quote from: souxi on February 02, 2008, 02:31:35 pm ---I,m so glad you pointed that out . I was going too but I thought I,d wait and see if someone else did first. :laugh:
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Yes, IMO, I think that illustrates the problem with RPS. I think to many of them Heath was never real and that's why they think they can write anything about him without thought to the consequences it may have on his family, friends and even some fans. As Louise pointed out it is about respect for the individual which RPS lacks.
souxi:
--- Quote from: ENEN on February 02, 2008, 02:43:10 pm ---Hi Souxi, I'm glad you will continue to share your thoughts on this issue. I find it interesting that those who approve RPS get all out of sorts when they think we are calling the writers immoral or unethical, but have no problem using such phrases as "close minded" and" judgemental".
As to what the tabloids are writing, I also find it curious that one would find such gossip disrespectful but have no problem with RPS Heath stories posted so soon after his death or ever. There is a disconnect there that I don't quite understand. Having said that here are my thoughts on why I will not read RPS.
Heath Ledger was a son, a brother, a nephew, a friend, a lover, and a father. And He left behind his parents, his siblings , his friends and a daughter. He was not just an actor put on this Earth for only our personal enjoyment. He was and still is even in death entitled to the same respect for privacy that we all ask. When did he give permission for us to enter into his personal life? When did he give us permission to enter into his bedroom? When did he give us permission to stop thinking of him as a human being but as an object or character for our own personal enjoyment? For me the answer is quite clear. The answer is never. So Souxi, I too think it is wrong to write or read such slash. And yes we can avoid it if we want to but that does not mean we can not express our opinion on it. If they can continue to write it; we can continue to object . Just as they have a right to express their feelings so do we.
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Here here, brilliantly put. As you said, Jack Twist is fictional, so writing slash about him doesn,t matter. Heath on the other hand is very very real, even though sadly, he is no longer with us. :'(
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