Me neither

Thirded. There's a fourth over in Headscratchers. I think the deletion of a certain line may be in order. The article clearly explains what people feel when they ship and what motivates them to do so, but I just don't get why they bother. I understand that perspectives and opinions differ, but since that's true, I don't want to be lumped into a category which I don't belong in.

And I've read this article several times to try and see if maybe I can get shipping. I don't want to not get it, if that makes any sense. But to assume that shipping is so fundamental to human nature that nobody doesn't get it implies that those of us who really don't aren't really human in nature. So, either the article is wrong, or there's something fundamentally wrong with me. (I'm willing to accept the latter if it turns out to be true, so don't be afraid to tell me ;) )

Well, from my experience, most people don't choose to feel, voluntarily. This largely depends on empathy, but either you get attached to the characters, or you don't. And when people do, if they're into the fandom mentality of going online and sharing their experiences with the show, shipping feels like the natural extension for them.

Perharps this part should be clarified in the article?

We don't host Troper Tales any more.

Wow. Thanks! I put a lot of work into that article, so it's very nice to hear that. =)