WX-78 wasn't specifically written as a non-binary character originally. The early concept for WX was "Are they a boy trapped in a robot body or are they a robot that thinks they are a boy trapped in a robot body?" and it was left open ended for fun.
However as time went on, a lot of people wrote to us and thanked us for having a character that they could identify with for many different reasons.
These comments came from a lot of different players with a wide range of perspectives. To some players, WX represents not fitting in and not conforming with what other people might expect of them. Not just players that don't conform to traditional gender or social expectations but also players on the spectrum and even some people who said that they feel like they "don't fit in." Regardless of the exact reason, they all appreciated a character that they felt in some way, even if just a little bit, represented an aspect of themselves.
So that's who WX-78 is, the WX that we try to preserve and just some of the reasons people can be protective of that aspect of the character.
But beyond all that, intentionally misgendering somebody fictional or otherwise is a jerk move. So please don't. Thanks.
So they’re saying “non-binary” people are the equivalent to a robot who thinks it’s human? I agree
But beyond all that, intentionally misgendering somebody fictional or otherwise is a jerk move. So please don't. Thanks.
WX-78 wasn't specifically written as a non-binary character originally. The early concept for WX was "Are they a boy trapped in a robot body or are they a robot that thinks they are a boy trapped in a robot body?" and it was left open ended for fun.
...But if it either is or if it simply thinks it's a boy then wouldn't referring to it as "he" be the polite thing? This literally makes no sense. The character's defining trait is that it claims to be male. That's as far from "non-binary" as you can possibly get.
So they’re saying “non-binary” people are the equivalent to a robot who thinks it’s human? I agree
You mind their fictional feelings!
...But if it either is or if it simply thinks it's a boy then wouldn't referring to it as "he" be the polite thing? This literally makes no sense. The character's defining trait is that it claims to be male. That's as far from "non-binary" as you can possibly get.