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Post by FarAwayGirl on Nov 26, 2008 17:32:12 GMT -5
I dunno, I just really feel like I've moved on from KP. Once upon a time I would have done anything to prove I was her biggest fan and now I can barely watch it. The whole thing's just like a blur. I'm into SO many things now. Tons of different shows, music, books, hobbies. I have so many interests now it's almost like the whole 2 years I was obsessed with KP is like a dream. And I was pretty immature about it sometimes. I'd get into fights with people on the internet that would last for weeks. I was sooo offended by people who didn't like it. i took it so personally. KP was basically all I thought about. In hinesite it was actually kinda unhealthy. I mean I'm not like some kindof OCD freak who gets that obsessed with something! I don't know what came over me. It's really weird. Am I ranting or do any of you feel like that? I mean I still love KP and I know I wouldn't have gotten into singing and music and rememberd my love for drawing if it hadn't been for her so I am grateful to KP. But I never watch it or listen to the soundtrack or anything anymore. Is that bad?
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Post by Ashley Benlove on Nov 26, 2008 18:52:09 GMT -5
Dude, don't feel bad about that kind of thing (re: how you acted in the past). I've made the same mistake, and it really just leads to unhappiness, in general. It's in the past, you gotta let it go.
Also, sweetie, don't worry about not paying attention to the series in the same way you did. Take it from me, you're at where I was a year ago. Prior to KP ending, I decided to just let whatever happen, happen. Watch whatever show I wanted. I know I was SURE 15 months ago that I'd NEVER find another show where I could feel the same way as I did with KP, but I did. That show helped me move on, and I found in the last year, it's basically replaced KP as the main show I watch. It's not the only show I watch, so it's a bit different, but it kinda shows how much I've grown. As an older teen, in high school, KP was my LIFE for 3-4 years between 2003-2007, and I became aware of this either during 2007 or after the series was over, and I realised how unhealthy it was. Now, South Park isn't my LIFE, it's a part of it.
Wanna know the last time I watched KP? In June of this year. There was three days where I watched the series, and that was it. I don't feel sad about it at all. I know I love the show. I listen to the music every so often, but it certainly doesn't have the same effect that it did, say 2 years ago. I realised I didn't HAVE to watch the show every day sometime in 2007, I remember during the summer only really watching the show when there was a new episode, and I actually felt distressed by the fact I wasn't watching as much, but, it happens. But, really, watching an episode every day is unneeded. You don't have to do that. You can watch it whenever. I love Harry Potter but I don't spend every day reading the books. I don't watch South Park every day. You can love something, but not devote tons of time to it.
I hope this helps.
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Post by FarAwayGirl on Nov 26, 2008 19:28:46 GMT -5
Dude, don't feel bad about that kind of thing (re: how you acted in the past). I've made the same mistake, and it really just leads to unhappiness, in general. It's in the past, you gotta let it go. Also, sweetie, don't worry about not paying attention to the series in the same way you did. Take it from me, you're at where I was a year ago. Prior to KP ending, I decided to just let whatever happen, happen. Watch whatever show I wanted. I know I was SURE 15 months ago that I'd NEVER find another show where I could feel the same way as I did with KP, but I did. That show helped me move on, and I found in the last year, it's basically replaced KP as the main show I watch. It's not the only show I watch, so it's a bit different, but it kinda shows how much I've grown. As an older teen, in high school, KP was my LIFE for 3-4 years between 2003-2007, and I became aware of this either during 2007 or after the series was over, and I realised how unhealthy it was. Now, South Park isn't my LIFE, it's a part of it. Wanna know the last time I watched KP? In June of this year. There was three days where I watched the series, and that was it. I don't feel sad about it at all. I know I love the show. I listen to the music every so often, but it certainly doesn't have the same effect that it did, say 2 years ago. I realised I didn't HAVE to watch the show every day sometime in 2007, I remember during the summer only really watching the show when there was a new episode, and I actually felt distressed by the fact I wasn't watching as much, but, it happens. But, really, watching an episode every day is unneeded. You don't have to do that. You can watch it whenever. I love Harry Potter but I don't spend every day reading the books. I don't watch South Park every day. You can love something, but not devote tons of time to it. I hope this helps. Wow, you really get it. It sounds like we're pretty much in the same boat as far a KP goes. It's actually kind of freeing not being "a slave to KP" anymore lol  You know what I'm saying? Like I have lots of things that I love now (shows and people and such) but I feel like I can step away from those things and think about normal stuff. I don't have an "obsession" persay and I like that. I like being into lots of stuff in moderation as apposed to be fixated on one thing. It's just a few ppl from this board have contacted me via PM that I'm not a loyal fan and that I'm a liar. It hurts my feelings. Part of me regrets it and feels like I threw 2 years of my life away, and the other part is really grateful for the experience. I think I need to grow and move on and those people will just have to deal with it  |
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Post by Ashley Benlove on Nov 26, 2008 20:27:07 GMT -5
Wow, you really get it. It sounds like we're pretty much in the same boat as far a KP goes. It's actually kind of freeing not being "a slave to KP" anymore lol You know what I'm saying? Like I have lots of things that I love now (shows and people and such) but I feel like I can step away from those things and think about normal stuff. I don't have an "obsession" persay and I like that. I like being into lots of stuff in moderation as apposed to be fixated on one thing. It's just a few ppl from this board have contacted me via PM that I'm not a loyal fan and that I'm a liar. It hurts my feelings. Part of me regrets it and feels like I threw 2 years of my life away, and the other part is really grateful for the experience. I think I need to grow and move on and those people will just have to deal with it I agree. It is very liberating to not live my life just for KP. I mean, my days would be planned for KP. I wouldn't do anything if a new episode of KP was on that day. I remember even saying that if the wedding I was gonna attend in March 2007 was the same day as a KP episode I wouldn't attend. It's nice to take a step away from the series and find that, wow, I can do other things in my life. I mean, I LOVED the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as a little kid, it was a huge part of my life (almost in a way similar to KP, but it was less complex. I just knew at 4 pm weekdays I'd watch MMPR). But, it's been so long since I saw an episode, but if I hear the music, it's just... I feel something. It's kinda nice to be able to let things go and move on. Imagine watching Kim Possible after not watching it for a long time. That would be amazing. It would bring back a flood of wonderful memories, and it wouldn't be the same feeling if you watched this show like everyday, you know? That's why I'm all for moderation and just watching every so often. As for what other people say? Screw 'em. It's not up to them to say whether you are a loyal fan or not. I don't buy into that true fan b.s. because it's so subjective. As for the regrets and grateful part? I think you should feel grateful for the experience that KP gave you. I am. Yes, I've moved on with my life, and from KP, but I carry what she taught me and gave to me every day of my life. I mean, you don't just walk away from four years (or two years) of being a fan of something without something to show for it. The experience gave you something. It gave me a lot, and I will always be thankful for the influence Kim had on my life. She changed my life, changed the way on Earth. |
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Post by Firelady Nemo on Nov 27, 2008 1:06:55 GMT -5
dude! dont feel so bad. ive been over it for about a year now XD.buuuuuuuuuuut..i will NEVER forget the influence the show had on my life & the hilarious things me & my sis did with it. we even made up our own original characters & stories about kp after graduation. & we are all still true kp fans! just because weve moved on, dosent mean we arent fans! I have a buttload of new obsessions, but i actually pop in a good kp episode for laughs ;D I really wish people on this site would continue to be active even they have moved on though  |
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Post by Donne on Nov 27, 2008 10:10:13 GMT -5
I admit I haven't seen KP in a while. If I started watching it again, I bet I'd fall in lovwith it again. But I've seen all the episodes, read most of the fanfics (except for the ones I don't like or are now updating), and though I still like the show... it doesn't have the prominence it did six months ago. But that's the way I am- I get into something for a period of time, and then I get out of it, although I might revisit it every once in a while, I don't get as obsessed with it for a while. Of course, I still hang out here. ^^ How could I not?
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Post by atecom on Nov 28, 2008 8:06:47 GMT -5
Unacceptable, you have dishonoured yourself and the entire KP community, the mere fact that you think you might possibly have interests aside from KP says tons about your shameful character. I would say more, but I am so blinded by rage at the fact you might possibly lose interest in KP that im gonna have to go to my angry dome.
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Post by FarAwayGirl on Nov 28, 2008 11:09:33 GMT -5
Unacceptable, you have dishonoured yourself and the entire KP community, the mere fact that you think you might possibly have interests aside from KP says tons about your shameful character. I would say more, but I am so blinded by rage at the fact you might possibly lose interest in KP that im gonna have to go to my angry dome. LOL people are actually sending me letters like that for real, I'm not even kidding. |
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Post by lovethebeardkevin on Nov 29, 2008 23:56:27 GMT -5
Unacceptable, you have dishonoured yourself and the entire KP community, the mere fact that you think you might possibly have interests aside from KP says tons about your shameful character. I would say more, but I am so blinded by rage at the fact you might possibly lose interest in KP that im gonna have to go to my angry dome. Dude, WTF?!?! Its healthy development. Well all I can say is I agree with you shegodrakkenfan1 and its weird that your getting PMs like that, you're not the only one who feels like this but your the only one who's getting sh*t. But, think of it this way, we won't be freaks obsessed with a show forever and have no life because were caught up on a show that has been canceled. So anyone who gets mad at SDF1 can kiss my a** lol!!! I'm serious KISS IT!!!the show is great, and when it comes on I watch and get a few kicks but I can handle(now)that its over. |
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Post by FarAwayGirl on Nov 30, 2008 14:32:07 GMT -5
Unacceptable, you have dishonoured yourself and the entire KP community, the mere fact that you think you might possibly have interests aside from KP says tons about your shameful character. I would say more, but I am so blinded by rage at the fact you might possibly lose interest in KP that im gonna have to go to my angry dome. Dude, WTF?!?! Its healthy development. Well all I can say is I agree with you shegodrakkenfan1 and its weird that your getting PMs like that, you're not the only one who feels like this but your the only one who's getting sh*t. But, think of it this way, we won't be freaks obsessed with a show forever and have no life because were caught up on a show that has been canceled. So anyone who gets mad at SDF1 can kiss my a** lol!!! I'm serious KISS IT!!!the show is great, and when it comes on I watch and get a few kicks but I can handle(now)that its over. Thanks Jess, but he was just kidding |
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Post by Muzzlehatch on Nov 30, 2008 14:38:02 GMT -5
Unacceptable, you have dishonoured yourself and the entire KP community, the mere fact that you think you might possibly have interests aside from KP says tons about your shameful character. I would say more, but I am so blinded by rage at the fact you might possibly lose interest in KP that im gonna have to go to my angry dome. I think that this guy is just trying to make a joke. |
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Post by lovethebeardkevin on Nov 30, 2008 17:22:47 GMT -5
Oh ok!!!well I know many others seriously feel that way so I was talking to everyone who's giving you a hard time, sorry atecom lol
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Post by jim on Nov 30, 2008 21:52:24 GMT -5
Just consider people like me who are proud of you. I don't think I'll EVER quit being a KP fan and in some ways, it seems you still are. It's just that youv'e gained new interests and the KP fan you once were has channeled energy to those new interests. At one point in my life, I was an accomplished bicyclist. The farthest I rode by bicycle in one day was 100 miles. That is now in my past and unfortunately, it will stay there but KP is part of my life and always will be! I fully accept that your KP fanship has reduced but I gotta admit: Your new interests (Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, the singing career, etc.) REALLY ROCK!!!!!
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Post by Twila Starla on Dec 2, 2008 1:53:00 GMT -5
I understand what you're saying, Shegodrakkenfan. I was hooked on KP for a long time (since I was ten years old or so), and hey, I still catch the show when I can, I still make the AMVs, and I still write fan fictions for the show. I'll always be a fan.  But I've also taken on many other interests since the show's end, some I think I love more than KP. My odd and often obsessive mind has found other things to focus on.  This fandom will always be important to me though; it's helped me realize my talents and make some truly great friends. I'm not gonna leave it anytime soon. |
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Post by GT on Dec 3, 2008 21:26:16 GMT -5
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You know what I'm saying? Like I have lots of things that I love now (shows and people and such) but I feel like I can step away from those things and think about normal stuff. I don't have an "obsession" persay and I like that. I like being into lots of stuff in moderation as apposed to be fixated on one thing. 
