Drock said:
Elitism is never a good thing. It makes people come off like geeky douchebags. Not to mention it's just annoying.
"You like the dub!? Eww! Get away from me!"
Compared to
"You like the dub? That's cool. I prefer the original Japanese version. I hate the dub, but that's just me. Plus I like debating so I like the more accurate dialog and shit."
Which statement sounds less snobish and more friendly to you?
I agree elitism isn't a good thing & media runs wild with it.
The second statement comes off more friendly & accepting.
"You like the dub? That's cool. I prefer the original Japanese version. I hate the dub, but that's just me. Plus I like debating so I like the more accurate dialog and shit."
People can deal with that.
The thing is the moment someone on social media separates each other based on a person's preference on anything journalism gets hold of it & all of social media is labeled & seen by the public as whining little fanboys that can't handle change.
Look at Ghostbusters 2016, a few on social media said it ruins their childhood & journalism ran wild with it & labeled everyone on the internet under that ridiculous statement.
Drock said:
Of course there are two sides to that coin...
Some people who prefer the dub and are casual fans think they know better, and will argue and insult someone who is a hardcore fan who tries to tell them otherwise.
Hardcore, Japanese version loving, accuracy seeking fans will know better as far as debating facts and shit goes, but that's obvious.
So really, elitism can go both ways.
Yes it can but in situations like that is present the source material as evidence.
Simply say they're arguments are based on content that's been changed from the source.
Drock said:
Elitists aren't about what version they like so much as attitude. How overzealous they are about things and how open minded they are to hear other sides and whatnot.
In short elitsts believe their is the right side.
Drock said:
But obviously the hardcore fans will know better than the average casual fan.
True, also the term HARDCORE absolutely does not mean exclusive, it is not the same as elitism.
I really wish people would stop mixing them together.
HARDCORE means someone has a better familiarity with something & anyone else can gain that level of familiarity on whatever too IF they're willing to put in the effort.
Drock said:
But as far as just liking a certain dub/sub/version in general, yeah, no need to shit all over someone for a simple preference.
I prefer the dub, but I know the sub obviously and the manga and Herms work, etc.. etc.. as a hardcore fan myself. But if someone is a casual fan and only likes the dub, it's not a big deal. And if we talk about it or debate, as long as they're friendly and respectful, then who the hell cares.
Exactly, i agree 100%
Me i always prefer english dubbed, i never watch subs & i'd rather wait for the english dubbed version or i won't watch it at all because when i'm watching something i really enjoy i absolutely don't want to miss anything.
I want to see it all & listen to it all & not take my eyes off anything if possible.
2. I do not like the japanese voices for many japanese anime i've seen.
I know ALOT of the english dubbed voices are pretty much the same actors for many japanese anime but to ME the japanese voices don't always fit the characters, the female characters sound too young & the male characters sound too old for many japanese anime i've seen.
3. I love the emotion that many english dubbed anime has.
I feel more emotionally connected & more emotionally interested.
I'm not saying the japanese voices are bad, i'm saying it's not my thing.
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