I realize there are other fans who use OTP that are not so crazed (or are, but are nicer about it ;P ), but that 'rabid antagonistic fan' image is still what often comes to mind. I'm...trying to work on that. Heh.

That's really what I'm seeing with this thread. Most people see a negative connotation to OTP, but use it themselves in a less restrictive or joking way. Clearly, we are all the most reasonable fans in fandom!