Genre fans are used to disappointment. Our shows are cancelled prematurely, they rarely earn billboards, posters or magazine covers, and unless our addictions are aired on HBO or AMC, we know that they won’t get awards recognition, no matter how consistently compelling the storylines are, or how heartbreaking the performances can be.

And yet, genre fans are the reason that “Chuck” has survived for five seasons, that “Firefly” got a chance at a big-screen send-off as “Serenity,” and that little-shows-that-could like “Supernatural” and “Community” can enjoy a brief, but satisfying moment in the spotlight on the cover of a publication like TV Guide. We may not have much power, but we still turn out in full force — with all the bravery of a Stark and all the cunning of a Lannister — whenever there’s a chance to share our passion for a show that brings us joy.

Shame on the People’s Choice Awards for deciding that our choice wasn’t good enough.