#i just can't understand expecting a series of children's books to be an accurate source for mythology

[mrthology]

People treat the books as if they are accurate. They are flawed and we need to discuss the flaws. He has butchered mythology and all of his characters and as a fandom we have a responsibility to fix it, not let inaccuracies and the other terrible things he has put in the books slide. As mods of a server, you and @ashilrak have the responsibility to do so.

I've answered asks related to this several times, here, here, here, and here, so won't bore you with repeating my thoughts again.

I've never claimed the books are accurate, and have mentioned before people shouldn't treat a children's fictional series as if they are. I've also never said the books are without flaws, as I am well aware they aren't. But at the end of the day, I'm still in this fandom, and still adore many of the characters. That says something.

Discussing flaws is a valid way to interact with media. But I've been in this fandom on and off for a long time, and I've seen a lot of the discussion again and again, and find it exhausting. I choose to focus on what I enjoy, and know it's better for my mental health to do so. Both @ashilrak and I understand if that's not the server environment that you want, and that's absolutely fine. No server is going to be for everyone, and people aren't going to all interact with media in the same way.

Take care of yourself and interact with fandom how you want to. At the end of the day, it's escapism for so many of us, and that's pretty needed.