Oh, I'm really glad you did that. I didn't see your post as this is normally my time to collapse and hibernate after Christmas and I'm usually AWOL from LJ land, but I think I'm doing a bit better this year.
I'd definitely have been even more shocked to see it used for a British fandom like Sherlock, because it just wouldn't happen. But even if the word has lost its roots for most people, it doesn't make it okay, obviously. I suspect the response from the TW fandom will not be great, because it's just so pervasive, but I'm going to mention it in future.
I did a rewatch of the whole series and I didn't spot one use of it in the actual show, so they don't have that excuse either. I thought it was safest to be sure on that one before starting anything!
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I'd definitely have been even more shocked to see it used for a British fandom like Sherlock, because it just wouldn't happen. But even if the word has lost its roots for most people, it doesn't make it okay, obviously. I suspect the response from the TW fandom will not be great, because it's just so pervasive, but I'm going to mention it in future.
I did a rewatch of the whole series and I didn't spot one use of it in the actual show, so they don't have that excuse either. I thought it was safest to be sure on that one before starting anything!