(09-14-2017, 09:07 AM)Hell Rell Wrote: From what I've observed, I don't think some of the people who criticize Nick regularly do it because of flaws. I think they do it because they feel like the show didn't acknowledge them as flaws or fans give him a pass for them. I could be wrong but that's the impression I get.
I've seen this in other fandoms with Jon Snow. He's held up as a golden boy and his flaws get blamed on other characters. For example, something he did wrong last season is somehow Sansa's fault. I won't get into the specifics but anyone who watches GoT can probably figure it out.
Then again, some of the criticism Nick gets is so extreme I have no explanation for it. Anyone who criticizes him for anything he does clearly thinks the guy is nothing but flaws.
I'm actually one of those who criticized him severely, mainly because as a grimm, he was a stark contrast to a cop. I hold our men in blue in high regard. So he was a good grimm and a bad cop. However, through the thoughtful postings of some here, I have come to realize that Nick was really fighting his own private war, none of the scoobies were what I'd term as good people so really, all of them were one form of bad versus another form of bad.
But I still don't like him.
The best way to frustrate a cyberbully is to ignore him.