..."Be kind"

I guess it's inevitable during the con season for people who don't go to the current con to be a bit , for lack of a better word, jealous of those who do. Supernatural fans are incredibly passionate, especially when it comes to whichever boy they love best. I am fortunate to have con plans this season. Some of my closest
friends just returned from VanCon where they were able to spend a week after the con. I'm not going to lie. I'd have adored to be there. But reality dictates I may not actually ever have a schedule that allows me 2 weeks off to play in Vancouver. I am glad my friends did. They shared their experiences with me and they had a great time. I guess the reason I am writing this is I've noticed there seems to be a sense of  competition in the fandom. To be seen as super fans or better fans. I have three Supernatural besties and we aren't jealous of one another. But one of my followers made the comment that people who attend make her feel bad as a fan since she doesn't think she will ever be able to attend one. I guess what I'm trying to get to is summed up in a tweet to a fan by our own Jared Padalecki..."be kind" (he wasn't saying she was mean let me clarify). There's a way to squee that isn't bragging! I have from time to time struggled with the "better fan" issue. I've come to realize even if I were not lucky enough to have actually seen and touched Jensen Ackles it doesn't mean I'd love him or the show any less. That's a cherry on my sundae but it doesn't mean I'm not as good a fan as the people who can take the time to do multiple cons. It doesn't mean I am less appreciated as a fan by cast and crew.So if you're tweeting your experiences,be kind. If you're wishing you could go to a con, be kind. Fandom is to unite the fans, not tear them apart. What matters is, we all love this show and these guys!