u cannot be a proshipper/profic but also spend money on merch abt the fiction you like
if fiction doesn’t affect reality, why do u have the urge/want to buy merch from a piece of fiction?
mentally ill people will say “ouh it doesn’t AFFECT ME!” but then wont tell you other hobbies they have that doesn’t involve consumption of fiction.
if ur “hobbies” consist of making fanart, collecting merchandise, making edits, partaking in fandom culture and etc. how does fiction not affect you again? cuz last time i check you don’t even go outside! lolz