Dear white The Amazing Digital Circus fans,
The problem isn't that you like TADC. You are allowed to like the show.
The problem is that Gooseworx is racist (and misogynistic). And you need to not be okay with that.
You are allowed to like the show, but you need to stick up for Black TADC fans and TADC fans of color that are hurt by the racism of its creator. You need to look at the show critically and listen to black people when they point out racism. Because Gooseworx racism is also bleeding into her writing! TADC has many racist tropes and you need to call it out for it.
And if you don't or can't enjoy something that was created by a racist, that's great! That's actually a really good boundary to have. I also do not want to support art created by racists.
But the solution to not-supporting-racists isn't to pretend like creators aren't racist. If you are supporting TADC while pretending Gooseworx isn't racist, because you don't want to support racists and it makes you feel better to pretend she isn't, you are being racist too.
And it's even worse when you tell Black TADC fans that they aren't allowed to be upset at Gooseworx's racism. Or when you tell them the racism, that they are affected by and you are not, didn't actually happen or "wasn't that bad".
You are allowed to like the show, but please be mindful about it. Be critical. Support Black fanartists of the show and listen to Black fans, because many feel let down and they are allowed to feel that way. Actually you should probably feel let down too!
You are allowed to be upset that this show you like was made by someone who is racist. You are allowed be upset that the merch of your favourite characters you bought has given money to a racist. You are allowed to be upset that your favourite character is a racist stereotype or enforces racist stereotypes. Do keep in mind that your grieve still comes from a place of white privilege, as you never were affected by the racism. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be mad about it, though.
You are allowed to like the show. That isn't the problem. Just make sure you aren't being racist and make sure that you are vocal about not supporting racism.
I am white. If any BIPOC have anything to add or to correct, feel free to do so. It's not my place to speak over your voices so please lmk. Your voices on this matter are more important than mine in every way.
Any people trying to debate Gooseworx's racism will be blocked. Questions are always allowed.
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