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I deleted BaseBreaker and BrokenBase for getting insanely out of hand. At this point, it\'s just \
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I deleted BaseBreaker and BrokenBase for getting insanely out of hand. At this point, it\\\'s just \\\"OMG, I just read this on Tumblr!\\\" instead of any meaningful gauge of an actual fanbase reaction. I\\\'ve reproduced them so they can be pruned to something more meaningful, but they should NOT be re-added as-is, they\\\'re getting excessive.
[[folder:Base Breaker]]
* BaseBreaker:
** Meelo. Fans either seem to love him for his cute and [[{{Keet}} quirky ways]], or dislike him for being annoying and [[UglyCute strange looking]] compared to the rest of the cast. Which is strange when Meelo is clearly an {{expy}} in appearance for his grandfather as well as the more childish elements of Aang\\\'s behaviour.
** Ikki. Adorable MotorMouth who was the focus of a hilarious LampshadeHanging over Zuko\\\'s mom, or evil little brat who kept the fanbase from finding out the answer to one of its biggest questions? Some fans have expressed [[DisproportionateRetribution a desire for Ikki to be captured or even killed]] by the Equalists, while others want Ikki interrupting important things to become a RunningGag.
** Korra herself had her devotees and detractors even before the show started, and so far the episodes have not changed their minds.
** Asami Sato remains contentious because of her relationship with Mako, inviting DieForOurShip sentiments (as well as misogynistic slurs) from the less pleasant Makorra shippers. Many like her for her TallDarkAndBishoujo looks and badass moments of character development in episode 7, while others stubbornly continue to assert that [[RonTheDeathEater she\\\'s secretly evil]], despite fairly substantial evidence indicating otherwise.
** As of episode four, Mako has received criticism from segments of the fandom for his perceived rudeness towards Korra. Critics point to his brother being more considerate toward Korra and making a better effort at friendship, even if Bolin\\\'s interests are more than just friendly. Some, especially among Makorra shippers, have labeled him as shallow for falling so easy for Asami\\\'s looks, being hypocritical in dating a fangirl (something he had criticized Bolin for doing in the past), and accepting Asami demonstrating her privileged background while previously reprimanding Korra for mentioning hers. Defenders of Mako point out that Korra has never made her feelings clear to Mako while Asami \\\'\\\'did\\\'\\\', he knows of Bolin\\\'s interest in Korra [[GreeneyedMonster so he\\\'s simply jealous]], that being a hypocrite may simply be [[ParentalHypocrisy his]] FatalFlaw, and that he \\\'\\\'has\\\'\\\' been \\\"the adult one\\\" in his PromotiontoParent role - it was time that, well, he acted \\\'\\\'like the teenager he still sorta is\\\'\\\'.
*** As of \\\'Out of th Past\\\" fandom criticism increased for his rudeness towards Asami this time. This also caused a massive AbandonShipping from both sides, as they now seem to agree that both girls are better off without him.
** The \\\'\\\'entirety\\\'\\\' of \\\"The Spirit of Competition\\\" is essentially one massive BaseBreaker when it comes to shipping. Some Makorrians are happy about the episode. Others are not, as Mako and Korra\\\'s kiss comes at the expense of Asami and especially Bolin, turning what they assumed would be a victory into a sad moment. Borra shippers are also divided, as some see Korra\\\'s treatment of Bolin as callous, while others are just happy their ship now has canon support. And the Masami shippers are either angry at Mako\\\'s actions towards a girl he isn\\\'t dating or pleased that he reminded Korra about Asami twice to stave off her advances. On top of that, some fans are even blaming Pema for the whole confusion, as she gave Korra the advice to confess to Mako. Not to mention the people crying \\\"Too much shipping\\\" because of an entire episode was dedicated to it. It was one hell of an episode.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Broken Base]]
* BrokenBase:
** The fan base is divided over the SteamPunk setting, even though the \\\'\\\'original series\\\'\\\' already used it on a smaller scale.
** [[ShipSinking Confirmation]] that Tenzin is [[OfficialCouple Katara and Aang]]\\\'s son has paradoxically caused a resurgence in Zutara[=/=]Kataang [[ShipToShipCombat shipping wars]] (complete with DieForOurShip).
** A comment by AndreaRomano revealing that [[TearJerker the entire original cast is dead]] prompted some sections to deem Korra and her crew {{Replacement Scrappy}}s. Romano was either mistaken or lying, since Katara and Zuko are still alive, but a few people still think of the Fire Ferrets this way.
** With the new trailer some fans began debating whether or not the setting is \\\'\\\'too\\\'\\\' modern. There are also some concerns that the setting has become too Western.
** One of the biggest points of contention is over Korra\\\'s [[AmbiguouslyBrown race and ethnicity]]. One side insists that Korra is a woman of color, and fanworks depicting her [[ButNotTooBlack with lighter]] or [[RaceLift white skin]] trivialize the importance of having a dark-skinned woman as a main character. The other claims that race is a nonissue with fictional characters, and Korra\\\'s skintone should be a matter of fan creators\\\' individual preferences. Rather curious considering that Korra shares an [[BraidsBeadsAndBuckskins ethnicity and skintone]] with Katara and Sokka, and the Water Tribe are explicitly based on the [[EskimoLand Inuit]].
** Another contention over Korra is the depiction of her build. Much like with the aforementioned skintone issue, it largely breaks into two camps. The first decries any fanwork that depicts Korra with less developed muscle tone than in canon. The second camp claims that Korra\\\'s build should be a matter of fan creators\\\' individual preference. Depictions of Korra with greater muscle tone than in canon draw far fewer complaints.
** Following the online premiere of the first two episodes, the fanbase fractured again, this time over whether or not Korra is being written as a [[MightyWhitey white saviour]]-esque character in regards to bender privilege.
** According to an interview, each arc of the series will have its own story arc and BigBad, which means Amon and the Equalists will likely be exclusive to the first season. While some are happy that the series will feature multiple villains, the idea of [[EvilIsCool Amon]] being replaced in the second season has a lot of people upset (though Amon no longer being the BigBad doesn\\\'t necessarily mean he\\\'ll be going away permanently).
*** Of course, as of \\\"When Extremes Meet\\\" this can also be interpreted as meaning that [[spoiler: Tarrlok, rather than Amon is the actual BigBad of season 1. Or vice versa.]]
**** [[spoiler:Not after Amon takes his bending in \\\"Out of the Past.\\\"]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Base Breaker]]
* BaseBreaker:
** Meelo. Fans either seem to love him for his cute and [[{{Keet}} quirky ways]], or dislike him for being annoying and [[UglyCute strange looking]] compared to the rest of the cast. Which is strange when Meelo is clearly an {{expy}} in appearance for his grandfather as well as the more childish elements of Aang\\\'s behaviour.
** Ikki. Adorable MotorMouth who was the focus of a hilarious LampshadeHanging over Zuko\\\'s mom, or evil little brat who kept the fanbase from finding out the answer to one of its biggest questions? Some fans have expressed [[DisproportionateRetribution a desire for Ikki to be captured or even killed]] by the Equalists, while others want Ikki interrupting important things to become a RunningGag.
** Korra herself had her devotees and detractors even before the show started, and so far the episodes have not changed their minds.
** Asami Sato remains contentious because of her relationship with Mako, inviting DieForOurShip sentiments (as well as misogynistic slurs) from the less pleasant Makorra shippers. Many like her for her TallDarkAndBishoujo looks and badass moments of character development in episode 7, while others stubbornly continue to assert that [[RonTheDeathEater she\\\'s secretly evil]], despite fairly substantial evidence indicating otherwise.
** As of episode four, Mako has received criticism from segments of the fandom for his perceived rudeness towards Korra. Critics point to his brother being more considerate toward Korra and making a better effort at friendship, even if Bolin\\\'s interests are more than just friendly. Some, especially among Makorra shippers, have labeled him as shallow for falling so easy for Asami\\\'s looks, being hypocritical in dating a fangirl (something he had criticized Bolin for doing in the past), and accepting Asami demonstrating her privileged background while previously reprimanding Korra for mentioning hers. Defenders of Mako point out that Korra has never made her feelings clear to Mako while Asami \\\'\\\'did\\\'\\\', he knows of Bolin\\\'s interest in Korra [[GreeneyedMonster so he\\\'s simply jealous]], that being a hypocrite may simply be [[ParentalHypocrisy his]] FatalFlaw, and that he \\\'\\\'has\\\'\\\' been \\\"the adult one\\\" in his PromotiontoParent role - it was time that, well, he acted \\\'\\\'like the teenager he still sorta is\\\'\\\'.
*** As of \\\'Out of th Past\\\" fandom criticism increased for his rudeness towards Asami this time. This also caused a massive AbandonShipping from both sides, as they now seem to agree that both girls are better off without him.
** The \\\'\\\'entirety\\\'\\\' of \\\"The Spirit of Competition\\\" is essentially one massive BaseBreaker when it comes to shipping. Some Makorrians are happy about the episode. Others are not, as Mako and Korra\\\'s kiss comes at the expense of Asami and especially Bolin, turning what they assumed would be a victory into a sad moment. Borra shippers are also divided, as some see Korra\\\'s treatment of Bolin as callous, while others are just happy their ship now has canon support. And the Masami shippers are either angry at Mako\\\'s actions towards a girl he isn\\\'t dating or pleased that he reminded Korra about Asami twice to stave off her advances. On top of that, some fans are even blaming Pema for the whole confusion, as she gave Korra the advice to confess to Mako. Not to mention the people crying \\\"Too much shipping\\\" because of an entire episode was dedicated to it. It was one hell of an episode.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Broken Base]]
* BrokenBase:
** The fan base is divided over the SteamPunk setting, even though the \\\'\\\'original series\\\'\\\' already used it on a smaller scale.
** [[ShipSinking Confirmation]] that Tenzin is [[OfficialCouple Katara and Aang]]\\\'s son has paradoxically caused a resurgence in Zutara[=/=]Kataang [[ShipToShipCombat shipping wars]] (complete with DieForOurShip).
** A comment by AndreaRomano revealing that [[TearJerker the entire original cast is dead]] prompted some sections to deem Korra and her crew {{Replacement Scrappy}}s. Romano was either mistaken or lying, since Katara and Zuko are still alive, but a few people still think of the Fire Ferrets this way.
** With the new trailer some fans began debating whether or not the setting is \\\'\\\'too\\\'\\\' modern. There are also some concerns that the setting has become too Western.
** One of the biggest points of contention is over Korra\\\'s [[AmbiguouslyBrown race and ethnicity]]. One side insists that Korra is a woman of color, and fanworks depicting her [[ButNotTooBlack with lighter]] or [[RaceLift white skin]] trivialize the importance of having a dark-skinned woman as a main character. The other claims that race is a nonissue with fictional characters, and Korra\\\'s skintone should be a matter of fan creators\\\' individual preferences. Rather curious considering that Korra shares an [[BraidsBeadsAndBuckskins ethnicity and skintone]] with Katara and Sokka, and the Water Tribe are explicitly based on the [[EskimoLand Inuit]].
** Another contention over Korra is the depiction of her build. Much like with the aforementioned skintone issue, it largely breaks into two camps. The first decries any fanwork that depicts Korra with less developed muscle tone than in canon. The second camp claims that Korra\\\'s build should be a matter of fan creators\\\' individual preference. Depictions of Korra with greater muscle tone than in canon draw far fewer complaints.
** Following the online premiere of the first two episodes, the fanbase fractured again, this time over whether or not Korra is being written as a [[MightyWhitey white saviour]]-esque character in regards to bender privilege.
** According to an interview, each arc of the series will have its own story arc and BigBad, which means Amon and the Equalists will likely be exclusive to the first season. While some are happy that the series will feature multiple villains, the idea of [[EvilIsCool Amon]] being replaced in the second season has a lot of people upset (though Amon no longer being the BigBad doesn\\\'t necessarily mean he\\\'ll be going away permanently).
*** Of course, as of \\\"When Extremes Meet\\\" this can also be interpreted as meaning that [[spoiler: Tarrlok, rather than Amon is the actual BigBad of season 1. Or vice versa.]]
**** [[spoiler:Not after Amon takes his bending in \\\"Out of the Past.\\\"]]
[[/folder]]
