Pokémon fans are certainly united by their love of all things about the franchise, or at the least what appeals to them from what the franchise offers. Yet it's possible that they could be united in other respects, one of them behavior or attitude. For that, I have a proposition that might sound somewhat controversial but sensible in some ways, particularly by the experiences of my own in contrast to those of other fans. Despite its element of controversy, I consider that there's still a place to make a discussion about it - and in a calm manner, no less.
That's because I'm floating the idea that Pokémon fans can be considered "reckless" in their behavior or attitude. It's a strong claim to make, especially given the fact that it includes yours truly as a part of the group. Yet the way that quite a few of them are in some communicative channels, like the comment sections of YouTube videos (as I've addressed a few years ago) or even in some game chats or forums, suggests the "reckless" idea. Then again, that's where some of the most "toxic" fans are present, while the amiable fans are less likely to have such tendencies; or rather, the tendencies might be present in another way than communication.
Meanwhile, other fans might go to other extremes that might suggest "recklessness". Some fans might be willing to travel great distances to meet each other, given an opportunity that makes that possible. Then, others might invest themselves in some efforts of creation or collection that could seem beyond humanly (capabilities), and the "recklessness" through those efforts might be implied. Even this blog by yours truly could be considered, in a way, a product of "recklessness" (including in the way it's done), which may explain why it may or may not have begotten anything useful even after many years of me keeping up the efforts.
Granted, any claim about behavior or attitude may not necessarily be universally applicable, including the claim I'm making in this post. Some fans might still be rational in all their ways, at least by their own perceptions as well as of others, though a few of their actions might just approach "recklessness" by some accounts. The claim would then become most applicable to the most fervent, intense, and even "crazy" of fans, whose actions can possibly be construed to have elements of "recklessness" even with certain rational bases for those actions.
So, it seems that the "reckless" viewpoint of Pokémon fans in their behavior or attitude might only lie in the eye of the beholder, and that perception may depend on the fans who perceive and are being perceived. After all that, it may be sufficient to say that Pokémon fans may or may not be as wild or extreme as the eponymous species of creatures, but at least their appreciation may have wild and unique extents. Whether that's "reckless" or not may just be something that fellow fans have to recognize and reconcile for all their attraction to Pokémon.
One year ago: A Pokémon Unite Dream
Two years ago: Four on the Floor
Three years ago: Cosplay: Pokémon Festival Jakarta
Four years ago: Two and Two Together
Five years ago: A Dream with Partners
Six years ago: A Clear Vision
Seven years ago: Home and Heart... and Hope
Eight years ago: Now Accepting Donations
Nine years ago: Confessions and Concessions
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