Heck yeah! I'm in the same boat. Though I might be more into Bleach at the moment, it's hard to say. Kubo and Hiro are both putting up valiant fights over my apparently valuable attention. Natsu going full force to defend Lucy the same week we learn of the reason behind Ichigo's Hollow Form?

Definitely. I'd still pick FT over Bleach, though. Simply because FT's plot at least doesn't move ass slow like Bleach. Isn't it funny that two of my top mangakas currently are also notoriously known for their trolling??
This comic says it all:

If I had to give these two mangakas titles, I'd give the King of Trolling to Kubo, while Mashima is the Prince.
Also, I think that Mashima has a good understanding of his demographic. If I think about it, wouldn't the pairings be meant to appeal to the females?? there's also plenty of Bishie fanservice too. Not only that, his female characters are just so darn awesome. I even think he created Erza for the female fanbase as well. Taking advantage of Girl Power, if you will. It also helps that he's not in Jump which gives him a more relaxed atmosphere.
I already saw some of it... So this new guy gets attacked because he ships NH... Sometimes, seriously, I honestly can't believe this fandom. I NEVER would of thought it was as crazy as this. I'm not attacking anyone but this is really outrageous to me.
I agree. It's really disheartening to see people treating others so terribly.
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I know I'm late in saying this, but please guys, stop playing the victim. As soon as
Moriarty indicated that he is more for NH, a bunch of you pounced on him and started throwing around snarky remarks, as if you have the right to look down on other people. If you don't want to debate with him, don't respond.
I'm probably going to get into big trouble for saying this, but I need to get this off of my chest.
There are a few things that I can't stand about this group. One being how easily offended some of you get when someone else has an opinion that conflicts with your own. Another is the condescending attitude that springs up during debates because of it. You let yourselves get riled up over nothing
all of the time and then take your frustrations out on everyone else. It almost feels like all anyone here wants to do is fight, whether it's with NaruHina fans or each other. Why, I'm not so sure. It's no surprise that most of the intellectual fans that have great points to bring to the table don't post here more often. The uninviting attitude is a huge turn off. I'm particularly sick of people acting like their opinion is the only opinion.
Instead of letting every opposing view hurt your feelings, why don't you try being open minded and
civil? Stop taking everything personally and, for the love of all that is good, stop acting like all NaruHina and SasuSaku fans are terrible people that deserve to be nailed on the cross. Good grief. Our fandom is hardly full of angels. We act just as badly as their worst do. Case and point, the way you so warmly welcomed
Moriarty to Heaven & Earth.
Maybe if you would stop patting each other on the back all of the time for your "words of truth" and start considering other possibilities, you wouldn't feel the need to draw blood every time you encounter someone that has an opposing standpoint. Another case and point is how
Moriarty is only now being accepted because he first had to explain that he's not here to convert you or stick the cover in your face.
I really can't take this. I've met a lot of really nice people here, but I don't want to be part of a group that's willing to forget their humanity and attack others for seeing something differently than they do. That's not my style.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say I'm little miss perfect. I make mistakes all of the time and I've most certainly offended people in the past. Criticize me for that all you like in response to this. I just find it really disheartening that I'm see people acting this way more frequently on here each day. It's exhausting.
And please, please, note that I'm generalizing. Of course I'm not talking about everyone.
@Slexstrem:I agree with you completely. The fandom isn't as bad as it was when 615 was released but it is pretty aggravating right now. From my personal experience in debating with opposing fanbases, if you're that frustrated and angry with their conflicting beliefs then just leave the person be and ignore them. If you're not in a calm state of mind then don't debate. I've come across countless NH/SS fans that I eventually ended my debating with them when some fell back on trolling me and insulting me for not believing in NaruHina. I'm not blaming that particular fanbase and acting like NaruSaku fans are superior then them 'cause we're not. Just if you can't claim your points logically then stay away.
Which brings me to my next point. I feel like many NaruSaku fans generalize the NaruHina fans as being "obnoxious, rude, bashing" while generalizing the NaruSaku fans as "too nice, logical, level-headed." And honestly I don't like that we do this. It displays a subtle sense of arrogance and superiority compared to NH which isn't fair because I've seen many NaruSaku fans bash and troll some NH fans who didn't even do this back. It's true NaruHina fans seem the most loud and passionate but that doesn't mean all of them are rude and unaccepting of NaruSaku fans as a whole.
Yes we love NaruSaku. And
yes we like socializing and talking with people who think like we do. But this does not mean we are "better" than the NH/SS fandoms combined.
Basically this. In any shipping fandom of any series, we have bad apples and extremists who believe their word is law and don't respect differing opinions of rival ships. It's everywhere and can't be avoided unfortunately. Generalizing the entire shipping fandom as immature and bashing while treating yours as the best and most mature is uncalled for. Sterotyping like that can lead to many misunderstandings and then more animosity. It doesn't help the situation, it makes it worse. It's already pretty clear in how a few NS fans label NaruHina as the childish, disrespectful fandom while a few NH fans retaliate by labeling NaruSaku fans as conceited and stuck-up.
Okay, fandom rant over.
Reading more of these comments have made me very aggravated to be honest. The assumptions are kittening ridiculous. The guy wasn't offensive at all in his damned comments, and then I see a ton of hypocrisy here. If you don't like the NH or want to talk to them. Don't freakin' acknowledge the person and simply ignore them. I'm not gonna point any fingers, but I seriously can't believe I'm apart of this crazy fandom sometimes. Some of you are overly sensitive. Some of you are harsh and aggressive for no reason at all, and uninviting. The site invites everyone so grow the kitten up.
Some of you have truly shown your true colors here, and it's not pretty at all. Someone has a different outlook/opinion than you and some of you pounce, shove your opinions down their throat, and act as though this is some damn popularity contest...

It's actually STILL registering to me how crazy this fandom is.
Anyway
Moriarty, I'll gladly have a civil discussion with you. ^^
Well, does that justify your actions? Sounds like that's what you're trying to do here, and I'm not insulting the NS fandom. I'm speaking what I personally feel is the truth. You're basically stooping to the the level of the "loudest fandom" and you attacked a NH fan because they shipped something different than you.
I am calm. Very calm actually, but I'm not gonna hold my tongue on something I feel is ridiculous here when it's been said time and time again that this site invites all. Like I've said before, if you don't want to like the person or whatever, IMO, you should simply ignore the person and talk to someone else. Some of you failed to do that, and some of you pulled out your weapons because you were ready for war for no reason at all. So, while you're telling me to calm down, you need to look at the ones who're actually trying to run new members out...
Both sides are guilty of it.
I remember being attacked by the people in this forum for bringing up a rumor that Kishimoto was planning on killing Sakura during the Summit Arc. I wasn't looking for verification of the rumor nor was I trying to say that it was 100% legit. The reason that I brought it up was to discuss what Kishimoto's intentions for her confession were if he truly was going to kill her off at that point. I even explained that multiple times, but instead of having a civil discussion, numerous people felt the need to tell me how fake the rumor was. Some people treated me like an idiot for making the post to begin with. And when it was finally revealed that the rumor wasn't true, everyone patted each other for a job well done, all the while completely missing the purpose behind my post.
Not exactly one of the brightest moments for this fandom. At least not in my books. That's how some people here treat their
fellow NaruSaku fans. I bet for every NaruHina/SasuSaku fan making an ass of themselves tonight, there is a NaruSaku fan doing the exact same thing.

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You completely missed the point Slextrem, Romancegirl, and Strider were trying to make: it's not just NH fans. You can't seriously believe that one side is more pleasant than the other, or that one is more malevolent, can you? Every side has its share of a**holes, and its share of decent people. The point that they're trying to make is that on this site in particular, the overall attitude has become very elitist and uninviting. It's like the majority of members have locked themselves in some "NS is the best and sweetest" world where they refuse to acknowledge outside opinions with sincere open-mindedness. Take tonight for example: one member posted their opinions, and made it fairly clear that they prefer NH but only wanted civil conversation. What did they receive instead? Derision, mockery, and a lack of respect. Their motives were questioned, their opinions were seen as automatically unworthy of note simply because this is a NS-dominant site and they had a lean towards NH.
So in this situation, yes, the blame falls squarely on the side of the NS members of this board. The NH member was not rude, or snide, or here to mock anyone--but that's what they got from this board because of what they ship. Despite whatever experience you or anyone else here may have had with NH fans here or anywhere else, the way Moriarty was treated is inexcusable.
I wish we didn't act so crazily in the first place and need to be told to calm down. This isn't a matter of "encouraging and being positive" or telling people to stand in corners and be quiet--it's a matter of being able to call each other out when we behave poorly. If we can't even do that, then this place has gotten even worse than I thought. You can let frustration out without being rude to others, even those that support the thing that frustrates you.
This is unfortunately true. At this point, I honestly don't even care too much about NS. Not as much as I used to anyway I just want my HEROINE to get a moment, because I'm honestly more of a Sakura fan than a NS fan. I still believe it's gonna happen regardless, but the delivery had better be legit because as you've stated, NS has definitely been lacking. That's the sad truth.
Oh, Part 1...good times. Very good times.
Back then it was more about the

and less about the

.
This this this this this! Nothing validates the way this individual was treated, and it seems like no matter what, people are still trying to validate it.
@Don, you're definitely trying to validate your actions.
Agree with all of the above. It doesn't help that the ones who are doing all of this embarrassing stuff are all mostly newbies. Hell, I even have a compiled list of the most immature members on this forum. If you think I'm going to publish it, fat chance.
I'll make an example of RomanG. She's 14, and probably one of the youngest on this site and yet, she is by far one of the most mature members I've met on this forum. And it makes me feel proud to have a little sister like that. (Assuming she
is 14.

) Now, I ask you this to all members here: will you allow yourselves to look like an ass beside her?? if somebody passed by and said, "your little sister is so nice and mature. Why can't you be more like her??" do you want everybody else on this forum keep repeating those words about RomanG??
HELL NO. AM I RIGHT?? well then, all I have to say is this, as Strider kindly put it:
GROW THE kitten UP!!!
The first step to respect is respecting others. If you want that respect from everyone else, then you should do the same. It doesn't matter if that person has opposing views, what's important is how you respect that person.
EVERYONE deserves some form of respect.