I love fandom. I really do.
I've been in fandom a long time and I've seen a lot of crazy stuff happen. I'm also a member of fandom_wank so I've watched from a distance as plenty more crazy stuff happened in fandoms that weren't mine.
There are crazy people in every fandom. There's always one who takes it too far. One whose obsession borders on frightening. One who thinks they're best friends with a particular cast member because they follow them to every public appearance ever. One or two who like to act as though they personally should be in charge of the careers of their favourite actor/musician/writer/etc because their sheer adoration for them is proof that they know better than any of the people who do this kind of thing for a living. One or two who you know are just in it to stir up wank. There's always a few who you can't help thinking fandom would be a nicer place without. But that's fandom, that's life in fact. Look around your work or your school, there are a few odd people there too who you're not that keen on. It's the diversity that keeps life and fandom interesting.

So when I say this don't think I'm naive or have forgotten that the internet is made up of crazy people who can't behave themselves.
I am honestly incredibly ashamed of Torchwood fandom right now.
As if the threats and the discussion of how to best behave like a spoilt brat with a ridiculous sense of entitlement towards RTD at comic con, ( COE spoiler ) weren't bad enough, we now have people abusing James Moran on twitter.
Get a grip people. Get a life.

We've been waiting a long time, so it was going to be hard to live up to expectations what with all the anticipation and everything right? NOT AT ALL as it turns out. It was everything we were promised and more. And I thought it was going to be brilliant because, come on, it's Torchwood. Even when it's bad it's brilliantly bad!

Not really a proper review, more random thoughts.

( Major spoilers for Day One and very very minor ones for the trailer for Day Two )

I am completely unspoiled for tomorrows episode (aside from the trailer) so no spoilers in the comments, please. Or Myfanwy will eat you.

Because I thought I should get this in before the Torchpocalypse kicks off ;) I bring icons and banners which have been waiting to be uploaded.
(so much for my 'I don't think I'll be iconning the TW promos...)

[1-14] Being Human
[15-21] Torchwood (S3 promo images)

[3] Being Human Banners (2 x Friends Only)
[6] Torchwood Banners (S3 promo images) + Variations



here at epiphanyofsort

Thanks to the lovely dr_is_in I now have a dreamwidth account.
Because I'm difficult I didn't stick with the same username, I'm portraitofagirl over there.
Who else has accounts? *goes off to add the people I know about*

It's mainly a back up and a just-in-case-fandom-migrates but it's nice to have :)

When Adrift first aired I loved it. I loved the amount of air time PC Andy got, I loved the interaction between Andy and Gwen. I, of course, loved the Jack/Ianto scene. But there was something about the episode that made me uncomfortable. I couldn't put my finger on it at the time, it was only last night that I suddenly realised what it was.

( cut for length and spoilers for Adrift and Fragments )

These are the icons I managed to save from my old computer before it finally finally gave up and died for good (or before the nice repair man got sick of repairing it depending on your point of view). Plans to icon the rest of BH (only got episode one and a couple from ep 2 in here) and then Dollhouse as soon as I get the hang of Vista and GIMP on Vista etc.

Teasers:

20 Being Human Icons
Here at epiphanyofsort

In case you missed it the first half of this is here.
More spoilers for Torchwood S2. Don't say you weren't warned

( Saturday Party )

( Sunday Autographs and Photoshoots )

( Sunday Talks and 'Randy!' )

( Sunday Party )

Overall, awesome weekend. Fantastic convention and most importantly a great weekend with the girls. Miss you all loads!

Before I even start, I know there are lots of conversations going on about this con and some people who weren't happy with certain things. Particularly regarding Gareth David-Lloyd.
I've seen people complaining about certain comments that were made to me and my friends. If the comments were made to you and you were unhappy or offended by them then go ahead and complain (somewhere else, this is not the place) but please do not do it when they were not said to you and in fact you weren't even present. Believe me as a group my friends and I are more than capable of defending ourselves if someone oversteps the mark. We don't need your help, we particularly don't need your help several days later based only on you reading other peoples reports and forming your conclusions from those.
Also any criticism of GDL, or indeed anyone else, can be done elsewhere. Thank you :D

My photos are rubbish but I shall put a few up. They're all on my Facebook or at Photobucket should you really wish to see them
Definitely spoilers for Torchwood S2 in this btw

( Friday )

( Saturday autographs and photoshoots )

( Saturday Talks and Auction )

Onto Part Two

Icons finally released from my hard drive after a month of waiting!

[1-12] Doctor Who - The Next Doctor
[13-28] Merlin
[2] Merlin Headers/Banners

Teasers:

Here at epiphanyofsort