I'm a One Direction fan. And I'm very proud of that. Of course there is no denying that these boys are attractive. It's the entertainment industry, it's pretty hard to be successful (let alone a part of the world's biggest band) if you aren't attractive. But the 4 boys of One Direction are so much more than that. They are human beings and deserve to be treated, and seen, as such.
Let's start with Harry, who you constantly refer to as the "frontman" although this fandom would pretty much say that this band has no frontman. Harry is an incredibly kind-hearted person. He's not the womanizer you make him out to be and he is so much more than the guy with beautiful long hair. He bought pizzas for the homeless, calms down fans when they are having actual panic attacks, and has spoken out regarding equality, animal rights, and feminism. He is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter with stage presence that many entertainers would kill to have.
Then there's Liam. Liam who is so much more than the "loved-up puppy" who is always the one being interviewed. Not only does he have an absolutely amazing voice and writes wonderful songs, he is a genuine sweetheart. He's involved in multiple charity organizations such as Trekstock and Unicef. He is always there to help this fandom feel better when times get tough. He never lets us forget how special each of us are. He has a fantastic sense of humor and isn't afraid to be himself and be honest with his fans.
Next we have Louis, who you really seem to care about a lot recently. Despite whatever personal drama there is that you choose to focus on, there is SO much more to this guy. He is involved with more charities than I can name off the top of my head. He stands up for himself and those he cares about. He writes so many incredible songs and has such a unique and fantastic voice. He makes every show so much fun for the audience and is so proud to be a part of this band. He is always telling the fandom how grateful he is. He is a businessman who wants to give aspiring musicians a chance.
Lastly we have Niall, one of the most genuine celebrities you will ever see. He's remained so humble despite all of his success and constantly seems amazed that this is his job, even after 5 years. He is an amazing singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He loves golf, he loves his friends, he loves his fans, and he loves being a part of this band. He has participated in multiple charity events for causes relating to Autism. He's more than just the cute, blonde, Irish one. He's the guy who you really want to be friends with because of how absolutely lovely he is.
These guys started off as boys but now they are men. They are adult males in the entertainment world and they deserve to be treated with respect. Don't touch them because you think it's funny or cute. Stop constantly asking them "what they look for in a girl" because you aren't going to get some groundbreaking answer. Start treating them like musicians. Start treating them like artists. They work so hard and have been through so much, and have provided many, many stories for you to cover. Treat them with the respect that they deserve.
Sincerely,
A fan who respects, appreciates, and supports this band and it's members after their music helped them through a very rough time.
@//the4almighty
