Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-98.247.168.42-20181122042639/@comment-190.61.38.145-20190427143800

@Applebaby12

Alright, I understand your logic that the elves need to reproduce and that is why their arent any gay couples, but the thing you said about them being oppressed- isn't the elvin society supposed to be perfect? I know they still have issues with bad matches and talent divisions, but there is no mention of lgbtq+ issues. Which means it is simply nonexistent. Even in a society with oppressed ideals, that doesnt mean those things just won't happen - just look at our society.

And describing a character as dark or tan does not equal latino. At all.

Finally, you said, "However, I don't know Messenger personally, and I doubt anyone here does as well. We don't know her intentions, and it's unfair to label her or her books as racist or homophobic."

Just because a book's intentions are not meant to be rude, things can still come out that way and it is completely fine to discuss it. I don't think her series is especially racist and homophobic, but it could use some edits.

And saying that creating a character who is diverse is just a waste is kind of rude.- "But honestly, what would that have added to the plot?"

A lot. Differentiality. Diversity. History. More range of readers. Acceptance. Proof that Shannon Messenger is not racist. (though I know she isnt trying to be)

You also said, "There are so many sideplots and stories going on at this point that I don't think it's beneficial to waste precious chapter space describing one type of character."

Just take a sentence for Sophie to say, 'she looked latino.' It's not that hard.

Note: Does anyone at all want to address the sexism issue? It's really bothering me!