coconutflakes

Here's an analogy- does liking a Woody Allen movie and rewatching a DVD you own make you a predator? Absolutely not. Just like liking HP doesn't make you transphobic. But can you throw it out if you want? Yes.

I think there's something to be said for enjoying a piece of work created by a problematic individual, while still condemning that problematic person's viewpoints and criticizing them for it. There's also something to be said for cutting out a piece of art because you disagree with… Read More

Like she really couldn't just... Keep quiet...

It reminds me of how several people attend religious institutions that are homophobic, but are actively pro-LGBTQ+. Or people who believe the Bible but disagree with the discriminatory parts. It's one thing to continue supporting JKR's work monetarily and not say anything. It's another… Read More

Seriously you'd have to eliminate a lot of art from your life if you cut out anything produced by a problematic person. I think there's something to be said for continuing to enjoy a piece of art, while holding the artist accountable.

I think you can separate the art from the artist. Read the stories, buy fan-made merch/art if you want, but don't absolve JKR and acknowledge the problematic parts.

I agree, it's expanded past her now. Many people involved in the franchise (DanRad for instance) have openly spoken out against her. I could never make myself not love Harry Potter. JKR can go rot in a garbage can though.

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There are tons of people in the HP universe who support trans rights. I feel like it's expanded beyond JKR now, idk