I've been debating about getting this off my chest for some time, but after seeing
ladyanabelle get stabbed in the back after venting a little (and it's really an...insignificant isn't the word...I guess her rant seemed more impersonal to me), I'm ready to vent my spleen (or should that be gall bladder?).
First, a disclaimer: No, I do not consider myself anything like a BNF, nor do I look upon that designation with favor, other than the fact that it can be interpreted to indicate a long-time contributor to a fandom.
ETA: BNF = Big Name Fan, a term usually used in a negative/jealous way.This is going to be long, so be forewarned.
( Rant: How Not to be a BNF. I'm going to hurt feelings, undoubtedly. And step on toes, certainly. But trust that this is just the opinion of someone who is just sick and tired of the drama and posturing of wannabe-BNFers )Wow, I'm not bitter, am I? :-|
Feel free to leave your anger here, tell me how I am wrong and point out my hypocrisy (and trust me, I see little pieces of myself in the above too). I'm game. There's a lot of negative feeling associated with the term BNF, and a good deal of envy as well, I'd wager.