i told my friend to look on Tumblr and they saw how Hiveswap/Homestuck was number one trending and called me a loser for liking it and said "kys" because i was excited. Could you please give me a good explanation as to why Homestuck/Hiveswap isn't something for "losers"

Most of people’s prejudice comes from the fact the Fandom got big and had bad stuff like pretty much any Fandom of that size, it’s like disliking Undertale for the Fandom and not getting into the game even though it’s a beautiful Game with a lot of cool things. For Homestuck specifically, though?

Genuinely nice to look at and really great art (Not even counting the amazing Guest Art not drawn by Hussie), with memorable, easily-identifiable characters whose clothes and colors work as symbols to recognize them, but still leaving them vague enough to headcanon their race, body type and other such features that give birth to a wide range of Headcanons and make the characters more relatable.

Actual LGBT Representation ranging from an explicitly Gay man to a married Lesbian couple, to a questioning Aro/Ace Kid and a frustrated Bi guy, a Poly relationship (Perhaps even more), at least an explicitly Nonbinary character, and plenty of room for Trans Headcanons even though canonically there’s no hard evidence mentioned about this, sadly.

A Deep and Complex set of systems meant to allow the Fandom to make Self-Inserts and understand Characters and Themselves on a Deeper Level, as well as fantasize, draw and write about the vast malleability of the setting itself and the opportunities it presents to the reader.

Characters that are deep and relatable- They’re all just a bunch of fun and endearing weirdos, that go through very Human struggles, everything from Abandonment and Abuse to Existential Crisis and the Loss of your Self, the way you fit in the world as a Person…

Engaging Time Travelling Mechanics that keep you theorizing and guessing what’s going to happen next, and a deep, complex plot that seems daunting at first but is actually surprisingly easy to follow through if you take your time reading through it, and even easier to follow if you have a friend to read along with.

Great Animations for climatic or important events with a rather unique style, and incredible music by very talented artists like Malcom Brown, Tensei, James Roach, Toby Fox, and others.

Breathtaking Fanart and Fanfiction of all Kinds by the Fandom that oh so lovingly sticks with this story because it’s gripping and genuinely good.

And more depth than it may seem at first glance from a silly Webcomic- With its genre switching, the deep themes it touches and its heavy symbolism, sudden dramatic turns and switcheroos back to humorous charades, it keeps you entertained whether you’re just a casual fan trying to piece the story, to a big theorist trying to find out why certain things happen, to a more in-depth analyst trying to view the story through the lens of a Gnostic Creation Myth.

It’s a Niche story, it’s Long, but honestly, it’s so fucking worth it to give it a try, sure the beginning may seem asinine if you don’t understand how it parodies the CYOA Webcomic Genre or how people actually submit commands back in the day, and Hussie’s style is a bit eccentric, and definitely word-heavy, but the fact Homestuck keeps coming back is a testament to the impact it leaves on people, to the themes touched upon by the story and its sheer depth.

And sure, it’s not perfect by any means, but it’s also one of those things that you simply cannot say is Objectively Bad by any stretch of the imagination.

Also I would’ve posted more screenshots exemplifying stuff or gone more in depth about some stuff, specially the LGBT mentions, buuuuut I didn’t want to go super-specific in case, you know. Spoilers. (You may notice I chose 4 panels that are aesthetically pleasing but have nothing too spoilery without context)

As for Hiveswap, it’s a charming Point and Click Adventure game with great characters, lovely designs, superb music and just an overall great, crazy and nostalgic vibe, and it’s still ongoing and WhatPumpkin is engaging with the Fandom rather wonderfully as of late! So. There’s that.