#directed at a certain account… but alas I don’t wish to stir the pot further

[jaijeijayjei]

Yes Mel is an oppressor of Zaun, but her oppression stems from ignorance and passivity, not based on cruel apathy and willfully taking advantage of vulnerable people.

Analyzing the psychological makeup of characters and how their belief systems are formed and shape their decisions is a valid and meaningful way to engage with fandoms.

There are ways to analyze the larger socio political systems at play in Arcane without villainizing characters that are already harshly judged by the fandom.