bartonovs:

yes, natasha romanoff is free to want a relationship with whomever she would choose. yes, natasha romanoff and bruce banner have an understanding on some level in that both have been forced into being something that they never wanted to be. that part has never been the subject of debate. 

we’re not displeased because natasha has chosen to pursue a relationship with bruce instead of steve/clint/bucky/whoever.

we are displeased because in order to make her the subject of a romance, joss whedon has stripped her of her best characteristics and forced her into the role of the pining damsel in distress.

we’re not displeased because we like a ship, we’re displeased because we like natasha romanoff