Lois vs Chloe
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Lois vs Chloe

I recently joined the KSite forums under the name I assume here at InsaneJournal, wildhope. I haven't read very many threads, but yesterday one in particular caught my eye. It was a poll that asked, "Does Lois deserve her job at the Daily Planet?" It's a simple question with several different options, but while I'll admit I didn't take the time to read all 50+ pages of commentary, but I noticed what I consider a disturbing trend. The thread that was initially opened to ask if Smallville's version of Lois Lane deserves the job they've given her has turned into Lois vs Chloe.

Granted, two of the choices mention Chloe, but I don't think that was the point. There are some who believe Chloe is the true Lois Lane, or want her to be, so the option had to be included. Some also feel Lois got the job very easily compared to Chloe, therefore there's an option for that. Chloe is only mentioned in these instances to give options, and perhaps to offer a point of comparison. The poll itself had nothing to do with Chloe.

What I don't understand is why it seems like there's a war between the fans of Lois and Chloe. Does one or the other deserve a job at the Planet more than the other? I don't think so. They seem to have the same amount of potential and talent. The problem here is the way these two characters are written. Chloe was given her job at the Planet too soon and Lois was made to look like an incompetent whore. Both characters deserve better. 

Please people, let's not blame the characters or their fans for what's happened to them. Let's put the blame where it really belongs: The Idiots In Charge.

Edited to add this note: I do not think Lois is a whore. It's just my opinion that she's been written in a way that would give that impression to so many people. Do not flame me.