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I never cared either but I did notice when gaming magazines or comic industry constantly talked about diversity. I’m black and never cared about skin color or female characters in games/books/movies. I did find it annoying to be told I need to see myself in everything. I can see myself in plenty of things. Always connected with Superman and Spider-Man for one thing. Like that stupid actress for that Star Wars show saying she was making a safe place for black nerds. I was like I’m twice your age and never needed a safe space. What I see on here is understandable pushback in a lot of cases. As a book reader some of my favorite authors are women. I’ve done some writing. If I ever make it big I want to be known as a good writer
Part of humility is understanding that it isn't always about you.
I'm glad you felt safe in your nerd culture. I have black friends that can't always say the same. I have black friends with kids who were so excited to see a black spiderman movie because they wanted someone on TV that looked like them.
Sure, you never needed a safe space. Why assume she was talking to you, specifically? You're twice her age, so obviously she is growing up in a different era of nerd culture. Other kids are too. Maybe you need a book on humility as well.
That said, I hope your writing goes well!
I can see my grandparents making a big deal at seeing a black character in their day since it was rare but I don’t take seriously any younger black peoples discussing race since I’ve seen so many (relatives included) who act like the year is 1850. I’m sorry but in this day and age if you need to “see yourself” then that is a you problem. I had some miles morales comics as my first and liked him but wish he would’ve had a different name. I guess I’ve always known black ppl are capable of great things and of great failure so I didn’t need every show to reinforce that. So it sounds like you will believe any black person complaining about race. I guess I have just seen enough that I turn a blind eye to young ppl talking about it since they act like they have it worse than previous generations. I loved Meteor Man because he is a great character. Movie bombed but he was great. Favorite black comic character is Steel. Was disappointed his comics didn’t sell but it is what it is.
She did attack star wars fans. Granted I never watched the show and have no intention of watching another Star Wars project under Disney but the whole safe space thing is crap. Like I said, I heard stories from my grandparents or parents or great aunts and uncles that I take seriously. Whining because your show had lousy ratings due to people not watching is hardly oppression
Okay, well, the world isn't just about you and your perspective. You don't take it seriously, others find great joy in seeing more black representation. I'm white, I couldn't really care less, but if good games are being made I am having a great time regardless.
Clearly not...since in another comment you said you (and your parents) took their conversations very seriously.
Should’ve said a deaf ear. I think it’s serious in a sense to constantly talk about being oppressed when it’s objectively false. It makes me sad but I don’t take it seriously. It annoys my parents because they grew up in the Jim Crow south and find it annoying to hear people act like the year is 1940.
Yes. I’m aware I’m just one perspective in a universe full of them
Well I was born in 80 and saw blacks on tv but I guess I never felt I couldn’t survive without seeing a black person on tv since I could watch something with black ppl if that was so important. My grandparents rarely saw any so I could see in there day how that was a big deal. Not so much a younger person today since you can find black ppl all over media. I mean if that’s what makes you happy more power to you. I guess I should’ve made it clear that people are free to their preferences. I just personally feel the “being seen” stuff is nonsense coming from ppl half my age
I’ve seen so many younger black ppl constantly whining and crying about things they didn’t experience. It really annoys my parents as well. So forgive me if I don’t take complaining of black ppl around my age or younger very seriously.
Are you and your parents around these complaining people often? Who are they?
Relatives, friends, people I grew up with. Not sure why this surprises you. Just relatives alone. I have a massive extended family. One cousin I had to stop talking to because everyday was something about how the white man was holding him down. When Trump got elected he said he expects slavery to come back. Of course he lives in a majority white suburban neighborhood. One of many example. I was raised to not see color. I still consider myself colorblind in the sense that your skin color doesn’t define the kind of person you are. I love my relatives but I don’t hang out with them as often.