A Post, A Response, and a Resource.

[browngirl]

So _dahne_'s post calling for an end to social justice in fandom is being much discussed. I took down my post from yesterday, which was more emotional and disorganized than I like, and instead of rewriting it I'll link to this response at foc_u.

Also, brighteyed_jill has linked to the sensible post, On Having That Conversation. This is the post that _dahne_ purports to have written, but hers is very much not.

Now, having said all that, I'm going to go work on a story for my next post here.

Comments

[rusting-roses.livejournal.com]

You don't know me, I'm sure, mostly because I'm a lurker, but for this, I have to speak out. I have to say thank you for the signal boost for these links, which have helped me take a step back and take a critical look at WHY _dahne's post...well, I suppose "failed utterly" is the kindest word for it. I am a woman of several privileges, and while I strongly disagreed with the original post, it wasn't until I was able to read these links that I saw the sheer horror of what <lj user"_dahne_" was saying. Furthermore, they were able to make me think and realize some of the blind spots that I didn't even know I had. Again, thank you very much for helping me educate myself just that much more, even if (as always) I've a ways to go :)

[rubynye.livejournal.com]

Actually... I've seen you around Reboot fandom saying good things, haven't I?

And goodness, thank you for telling me this! And I wouldn't say you've failed utterly at all. By recognizing that post had problems in the first place and then being willing to find and illuminate your own blind spots, I think you're doing some important and worthwhile things!