Even worse is when you admit you don’t care/don’t like them much anyway and they launch the ad hominem attacks and try to kill you over the internet. There is nothing worse than a snotty fan who deliberately seeks out critical essays and writes snotty comments.

Oh, and my favorite circular argument is when fans of both try to sell their series as deep, thought provoking and revolutionary, then say “They’re not supposed to be masterpieces!” when you disagree. Honestly, how dare I expect more from the two greatest writers to hit Britain and America!