Read on Twitter
thread on why I, an ot7, think it’s okay to be a solo stan. I know some people might read that and immediately want to block me, but try to stay with me here, please!
first of all, this fandom gives the label of “solo stan” to people who claim to be supporters of bts or one member, while they shade or blatantly hate on one or multiple other members. I don’t think that should be the case. a person like that is an anti, not a solo stan.
actual solo stans support their member and would never dream of saying something negative about the rest of bts because they understand that their member is part of that group. in order to be considered a fan of any kind, you have to respect bts as individuals and as a group.
if you support one member of bts, you have to realize that you are essentially supporting bts as a group in many ways. whether you like it or not, each member is an important part of bts and one member’s success, even with solo endevors, means more success for the group.
so I guess what I’m saying is, I think supporting one member is fine, but the second you say something negative about the rest of bts, it’s clear that you don’t respect your bias or hold the same values as him because you are disrespecting his musical partners and close friends.
as a group and individually, bts are loud advocates of kindness and positivity. when someone claiming to be a supporter of a member spreads negativity, they are directly going against their bias’ message and values, so they should no longer be considered a stan of any sort.
so basically, I think we should stop calling people that claim to support one member while spreading hate about other members “solo stans” because they are not stans at all, they are whole antis at that point.
I have seen and spoken to real “solo stans” that do nothing but spread positivity, defend, and support their bias’ talents. in my eyes, there is nothing wrong with that, especially when there are whole antis disguised as ot7s in this fandom.
idk if anyone will even see this, but I just want to say that I personally love all of bts with my whole heart and genuinely think that each member is so talented as a part of bts, and as solo artists.
if any ot7 army see this, I hope it makes you reassess your opinion of so called solo stans and if any fake supporters of bts members that spread hate on the internet see this, I hope you reassess your life 
