What Nobody Gets About Skipping JoJo's Parts

Why is there so much controversy around skipping parts of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure? I don’t know, but the version of me in this video essay might.

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00:00 - Intro (Stardust Crusader OVAs)
01:41 - Part 1: Fandom Blood
15:08 - Part 2: Cattle Tendency
21:01 - Part 2.5: The Brilliance of the Steins;Gate Dub
29:54 - Part 3: Start Up, You... Haters?
37:24 - Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable
39:23 - Part 4a: Why is it (seemingly) better to skip?
44:29 - Part 4b: Why is it worse to skip?
57:10 - Part 4c: Should people skip parts?
1:02:14 - Part 5: Golden Wind-down (Conclusion)
1:04:43 - Credits/Post-credits

Relevant links/sources:
Super Eyepatch Wolf’s video on part 3:    • Why You Should Watch Jojos Bizarre Adventu...  
J Michael Tatum at Ohayocon 2014:    • Ohayocon 2014 J. Michael Tatum Panel Pt. 2  
Mother’s Basement “Part 5 Cheat Sheet” video:    • Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Primer - A...  
Anglo Platinum Limited Worker Strike:    • Striking Anglo Platinum miners have snubbe...  
Josuke was Araki’s favorite JoJo: https://jojowiki.com/Interview:JoJo_6...)