#but to even think that white characters can't be with a POC reader while slobbering all over the likes of Gaz/Elliot Knight is WILD to me.

[lxvvie]

in regards to ur last post ur so valid omg. i keep seeing cod authors mention reader’s pussy being pink but as a latina i do not have a pink pussy??? like??? it’s a pet peeve of mine and it greatly discourages BIPOC readers from reading fics. i’ve stopped halfway through some really good smut bc reader is alluded to be white/fair skin toned :/

to think that cod characters will only date a certain race/color is absurd. especially when they think it’ll only be white. maybe i’m being selfish bc i know most authors write for themselves and/or are self indulgent but i want to be included as well :(

sorry for this rant. you don’t have to post this if you don’t want to. i just figured you’d understand where i’m (and many many other BIPOC readers) are coming from

much love <3

I have seen this play out across multiple fandoms. I totally feel where you're coming from, nonnie.

I've also come to a place of general acceptance with fanfic writers writing for themselves, with themselves and similar people in mind, based on their experiences, etc. I don't carry that expectation like I used to when I was younger because their lived experiences aren't mine and vice versa. Trust me, it took some time to get here, and that's the primary reason why I do my best to make sure my writing is as inclusive as possible, not just for black and other readers of color, but for anyone who comes across it.

Now I can read, enjoy fics for what they are, and keep it moving.

I do have issues, however, with people in fandoms who go out of their way to harass writers/readers of color on some, "[insert fave here] would never be with a POC reader," or "what makes you think [character] would be with [reader from a specific group]?" bullshit.

I'll use CoD as an example since you mentioned it, nonnie. ❤️

You mean to tell me that the likes of Price, Soap, and Ghost, who've traveled the world, worked with a diverse array of people, and been exposed to different cultures, couldn't possibly be paired with a reader of a different race, nationality, and/or ethnicity?

...But the likes of Gaz, Alejandro, Rudy, Farah, Horangi, Valeria, etc. are hot as fuck, down bad for you, and want to rearrange your guts yesterday?

Make that shit make sense.