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morwenedhelwen Aussie Tolkien freak from Sydney, Australia Since: Jul, 2012
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#1: Aug 28th 2013 at 4:02:33 PM

I think seeing Unfortunate Implications everywhere is an overreaction based on good intentions. No wants to offend other people or dredge up hurtful stereotypes. Because a character can be a stereotype withoout the writer noticing, I think it's useful to a point, beyond where it gets ridiculous.

That reminds me of a question I've thought of for a while; if a stereotype is outdated and it really shows through in a character (eg an Irish guy named Patrick with red hair) are there still Unfortunate Implications?

The road goes ever on. -Tolkien
Majormarks What should I put here? from Britland Since: Jul, 2013
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#2: Aug 28th 2013 at 4:23:55 PM

My stance is that if you get offended by something I say or do, that's a problem on your end.

I never intend to offend anyone, and I respect people enough that I won't censor myself for their delicate ears.

I write stuff sometimes. I also sometimes make youtube videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/majormarks
KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#3: Aug 28th 2013 at 4:37:05 PM

[up]So basically, anyone who disagrees with you is wrong?

edited 28th Aug '13 4:37:17 PM by KillerClowns

Madrugada Zzzzzzzzzz Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In season
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#4: Aug 28th 2013 at 4:44:10 PM

Q: Why do we need a second thread on the same topic in the same section of the forums?

A: We don't.

edited 28th Aug '13 4:44:40 PM by Madrugada

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