Luigi
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Post by Luigi on Aug 16, 2004 13:28:51 GMT -5
JK Rowing might say that there's "pretty much nothing that I wouldn't discuss in a children's book." But it's not as easy as that. There are editors. Even if the editors allowed R/S slash, what do you think people will think? People are protesting the book because Harry made a feather fly. Homosexual relationships--especially today--are not ready for a child's book like Harry Potter.
Some people might argue that there's worse things in Harry Potter, like death. But people are used to death. Homosexuality is a relatively new issue, brought to public awareness in 1977 be John Ritter on the pseudonym "Jack Tripper" while death has been going on since the beggining of life, or soon after, at least.
People have all ages read Harry Potter, all beliefs, all religion. Some people use it as an escape from life, politics and issues. Some people don't want their five year old to have a view on homosexual marriages just yet. Some people don't want their six year old daughter to think about abortion.
These books are for kids. And if someone wants their child to learn homosexuality tolerance, there's Heather has Two Mommies and whatnot.
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Post by Charles Vane on Aug 16, 2004 14:53:13 GMT -5
These books were never meant for five or six year olds in the first place. They were young adult, written for teenagers but with the huge craze everyone is reading them. If they have a problem with the book, they shouldn't be reading it. It's freaking fiction anyway.
I'm clueless as to why you posted this though because in the Remus/Sirius thread no one argued with you. I think everyone agreed we wouldn't be seeing slash in HP. That doesn't mean I can't love Sirius/Remus slash until my little fangirl head explodes though. But I don't think there shouldn't be slash or adult themes just becasue some small minded parents can't handle it. Whatever JK wants to be in the book is what should be in the book.
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Luigi
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Post by Luigi on Aug 16, 2004 15:29:46 GMT -5
These books were never meant for five or six year olds in the first place. They were young adult, written for teenagers but with the huge craze everyone is reading them. If they have a problem with the book, they shouldn't be reading it. It's freaking fiction anyway. I'm clueless as to why you posted this though because in the Remus/Sirius thread no one argued with you. J: Because I wanted to post it in another R/S-centric forum but I'm too lazy to make anaccount. |
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Post by Charles Vane on Aug 16, 2004 15:46:47 GMT -5
Most of those R/Sers probably know there won't be any real canon romance between the two. That's what fanfictions and forums are for.
*cough*http://www.livejournal.com/community/shoebox_project/ *cough*
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Luigi
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Post by Luigi on Aug 16, 2004 15:51:27 GMT -5
Most of those R/Sers probably know there won't be any real canon romance between the two. That's what fanfictions and forums are for. *cough*http://www.livejournal.com/community/shoebox_project/ *cough* C: We're READING IT! Ugh! M has been forcing us to read it. J: Not that it's bad. It's good...but she's [iforcing us.[/i] |
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Post by Charles Vane on Aug 16, 2004 15:55:06 GMT -5
M's reading it? Yay! That's probably whats in her signature. She's farther than I am.
It is good. It's the best MWPP fic of its kind.. well acording to them.
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Post by MelonB1088 on Aug 16, 2004 16:08:42 GMT -5
M's reading it? Yay! That's probably whats in her signature. She's farther than I am. It is good. It's the best MWPP fic of its kind.. well acording to them. M: I have no life, so I already finished it. Yes, that is what's in my sig. M: Actually, J, in this day and age, homosexuality is generally accpeted in entertainment. Literature or television, I don't feel it makes a difference. Endy: *CoughBertandErniecough* |
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Post by Luigi on Aug 16, 2004 16:46:39 GMT -5
M's reading it? Yay! That's probably whats in her signature. She's farther than I am. It is good. It's the best MWPP fic of its kind.. well acording to them. C: Nooo... J: M' signature is StrongBad. Type in "Strong bad email" in yahoo search, and go to kid's show. ETA: J: Wait....she changed her sig. C: Well, you should still watch StrongBad |
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Post by Charles Vane on Aug 17, 2004 1:29:13 GMT -5
M.. is it bad to have a grudge against a fictional character for something they did in fanfiction? Silver! Freaking silver! Garrr.
I do read StrongBad. *insert StrongBad quote here*
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Post by Skalu on Aug 17, 2004 5:31:30 GMT -5
I agree with Pandy on this matter. These are young adult, and, if JKR puts slash in book 6 or 7 (I hope she will, slash OR femme), well;
1) It'd be on the news, 2) She'd get flamed by mothers, 3) In a press conference, she'd HAVE to state it, and 4) I don't think as many fan'll want to read it.
God knows why I posted all that...
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Post by MelonB1088 on Aug 17, 2004 10:04:30 GMT -5
M.. is it bad to have a grudge against a fictional character for something they did in fanfiction? Silver! Freaking silver! Garrr. M: I sincerely hope it isn't. That little prak cured me of all Snape-sympathy. |
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