Here's my thing: Why join (or continually contribute) a fandom with an author who is known to be racist -- that is racist by your own admission -- and then get mad when other people continually talk about those problems?
I'm not even saying fandoms can't reclaim and participate in fandoms with irksome authors -- I'm saying that when you're in those fandoms and you seem irritable at those critiques then there are some ideological problems there. I like ASOIAF but I live for the scathing anti-criques because they're absolutely right. I scroll through like yep, yep, yep. It never bothers me, not even a little. That's for every fandom I participate in. Because racism is never just an irksome problem, it should never get on your nerves, and I could talk about it all day. Because when you look at the world through the lens of a black woman (and other women of color ofc) you are NEVER not going to see it. I like TVD but there was so much shit one dealt with, that we had to actively ignore for the sake of being able to enjoy the show. I really wish I could ignore it all, but sorry not sorry.
I feel like a lot of people like to make their annual post about SJM's racism, and then don't want to consider two things (1) that the racism isn't actually isolated and permeates throughout all of her works and (2) there are consequences (or at least there should be) to being racist. Even if you have somehow come to terms with the racism in the story, that doesn't mean other people will or have to. The only way we even begin to solve the problem is by continually talking about it. It's just very crazy, IMO, to say that we are allowed to be upset -- but not in a way that disrupts your fandom experiences. That little irritation you feel every time a new post hits the anti-tag is racism. That little irritation you feel every time someone brings up Nehemia and the problems in Throne of Glass -- is also racism. I may be over the character conversation, but I'm not over the ones like these that have real consequences in the world of literature. It's just very frustrating to see people turn criticism of SJM's writing into a misogyny problem when the majority of the people doing the criticism are women of color.
LIKE -- are we supposed to talk about the racism once every blue moon for kudos points and then go back to pretending it doesn't exist? What are we gaining with that approach quickly?
The anti-anti sentiment is tired, and much more representative of people's unwillingness to address the problems than anything else. Like y'all are asking a group of people to....sympathize with someone who doesn't see her black readers as human enough to live on the page/?? Human enough to be represented as actual, complex human beings -- it don't sound wild to y'all? I'm pro anti for any racist author who crawls up the depths into the light of the publishing industry.
We complained about Nehemia and not only were we met with silence -- she did it AGAIN. And then stuck the remaining mixed race women with the man the story thought needed to be redeemed, with the main whose people enslaved her own -- and then the next black women we met come in the form of servents, and then the next black women as jealousy fodder, and then the next black women is brutally murdered, debased -- and I think has her head shaved, and that was FOR HELPING the main character. Then the next black woman is sidelined for the villainous, blonde-haired sister who got all of two words in the first book of CC. Lack of diversity is bad, but not inherently racist -- rather a symptom of white privilege. I wouldn't fret about it. Conscious, negative, and continuous bad representation is another thing entirely.
Anywho may the anti-community continue to thrive for this and any other racist author ❤️
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BlvntQueen & LadyTonii
LadyTonii
Hey wassup?
a month ago
LadyTonii
https://prnt.sc/lcyehe
me and him yes while you was send the first invite —
a month ago
LadyTonii
number and picture don’t lie ppl do
a month ago
BlvntQueen
well i know tht because yall have alot of pictures together but like i said it was him lien saying yall wasnt together and tht yur unborn babys was nott his and i have proof if you would like to see
a month ago
LadyTonii
yes please send it because
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Okay give me one sec hun cause it’s a lot
a month ago
LadyTonii
tyt
a month ago
BlvntQueen
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a month ago
BlvntQueen
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BlvntQueen
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a month ago
BlvntQueen
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a month ago
BlvntQueen
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BlvntQueen
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8VfXEuhGUPYsNKxXA
a month ago
BlvntQueen
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SJWStrcTcDVoWFgu8
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Even back when you guys started talking he kept denying that you weren’t together which I knew was a lie
a month ago
BlvntQueen
While you guys where together he was still trying to get with buying whole bunch of gifts saying he wanted to be my husband and wanted a Familia
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Every time I basically shut him down cause I could see y’all had something going down even when he kept denying it
a month ago
BlvntQueen
I contacted on no drama stuff I just wanted to see if I was or was he lien
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Wrong *
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Nd sorri for some of the stuff said in the inbox I was tryna get him to say the truth
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Even tht whole knew look to his face I helped him pick it out while we we’re shopping together
a month ago
BlvntQueen
He even has another look I helped him pick out just doesn’t wear it often
a month ago
BlvntQueen
He was hanging with me in my family one day got mad cause I asked to meet you plus when I asked kept calling you his wifey he kept getting up set saying you wasn’t in wifey
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Got booted out the room cause he was losing his temper
a month ago
LadyTonii
Its okay thank you for contacting me and letting me know because this says a lot about his intention with all women on the game. And for him to try n start a relationship with you while still me tell me just hm he care for me.
a month ago
BlvntQueen
I’m really sorry ma I been friends with him for bout 6-7 months Already knew his games Nd how he treated women Thts why things would never work between us cause I don’t like being played
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Also the same reason I contacted yu just let yu Know plus to get the truth
a month ago
BlvntQueen
But I am truly sorry 💯
a month ago
LadyTonii
This hurt so bad especially when u genuine love someone. So why know why tell me this now. Why have not warn me in the beginning? Why wait? @ 6-7 months ago. Why allow him to keep you quiet this long
a month ago
LadyTonii
No worries, God bring the truth to the light for a reason
a month ago
LadyTonii
I just wish it come sooner.
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Well me in Darius was really friends cause I used to be married when I got divorced he had been tryna to get with me I met his family in everything we where public for a while but he flirted with to many women so I ended things and just stayed friends with him He’s was always around he just turned his location off or waited for ppl to get online while we hung out he thought I didn’t notice💯 Nd the reason I’m telling you now cause I didn’t know for sure if y’all were together cause it seemed like y’all was off and on in a relationship
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Plus he asked to go public a lot of times I just said no cause I knew he was a player and didn’t want him to make me look like I was getting played
a month ago
LadyTonii
You speak a familiar story…i can most certain relate to the same things you exactly.
a month ago
LadyTonii
Saying*
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Soo yeah… but I am sorry for bothering you with this bs
a month ago
LadyTonii
Its okay at lease now ik his truth and yes i was pregnant with his twins boys. It like a emotions roaster. We talk via phone. Almost all day until out the blue so now ik what was the blue he started changing on me
a month ago
BlvntQueen
Oh wow its sad 💯 I’m sorry fr💯 he needs to grow up and act like a man
a month ago
LadyTonii
So true👍
a month ago
LadyTonii
Oh Qu33n I forgot to tell you love😏 I neverrr….leave Darius alone….But thank for the ☕ anyway (you tired it). They always want to start telling when they get upset. But when they happy….They are so call "Riders"….✌ next time tell me something I dont already know about 💋Darius💋
a month ago
LadyTonii
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a month ago
LadyTonii
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a month ago
LadyTonii
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44 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
Good for you Psycho
40 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
Sad thing is you texting me all these things when he still not claiming the baby’s your pregnant with
37 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
And unlike you I’m pregnant in real life and don’t have time to be dealing with your dumb drama
37 minutes ago
LadyTonii
https://prnt.sc/lodn9k —-> Yes daddy like to deny a lot things but we already been down this road before haven’t we. You have time for it “stop it” :) Congratulations on the new baby in rl however “you tell me this because”? #we a team sis except it :)
13 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
He’s right we aren’t together but he wants to get back together 😘 yeah we have been down this road before and me and him has a unbreakable bond 😉😬 I’m here to stay and I don’t have time for it so please stop harassing me cause this is sad you have been stalking my page steady 😂😂😂😂 I don’t have to fake a reality pregnancy I have a real life one and is enjoying it to the fullest 😘 and I would like to keep my stress level down as much as possible so Please let go cause of now your dismissed with all this petty drama especially when your a wanna be and had to copy my style before just to try to keep a man that doesn’t want you😂😘😬☺️
8 minutes ago
LadyTonii
yeah right, and santa clause is real ==> sound like a strong bond to me lol —https://prnt.sc/lodrj3>
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It wasnt petty when “yo ass” was in my inbox and liking all my picture (now was it?)
sending me friend request like you was crazy
Worrying about my conception date. hmmmm
Now you telling me you’ve grown up over the few weeks…
I have not ill-wells towards you and never will 💋
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BlvntQueen
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Back Than Honey I was just trying to find the truth to see was he messing around with because he said he wasn’t and that you weren’t shit to him when I came to You adding you trying to find the truth which nothing is wrong with that if a women is trying to see if Her “MAN” is cheating on her with a wannabe chick who keeps stalking my page😂💯 me and you aren’t even friends and I’m not even on you stream so i know you have issues and that you are pressed about me cause you had to text him about a picture we took last night
a few seconds ago
BlvntQueen
How pathetic of you to keep stalking my page bbg💯😂
a few seconds ago
BlvntQueen
You Should really Get a life and stop following mine cause once again you messaged me tonight and messaged him last night about me showing that you have no life what’s so ever 😂💯😘💋
a few seconds ago
LadyTonii
You always been a talker…i love that about you…💋 fail for the bait score!!!!that all but we still going to fuck around regardless. Damn see your bond is so deep he just know you were pregnant😊 shame on it all.
a few seconds ago
LadyTonii
Girl wake up he don’t give af about none of this imvu lol
a few seconds ago
BlvntQueen
Mhmm Sure Bbg Well You Have Fun Stalking My Stream And Page 😂💯❤️ While I Continue Not Worrying About You Like I Been Doing😂😌 😘 Fuck Around All You Want Cause Unlike You I Never Had To Give My Pussy Up To Him For Me And Him To Keep Talking💋😉 Says A lot About You Does it hunni😂😘😬 Your right it is imvu and you stalking me like you got some real issues😂💯 sad asf 😉😌😆
27 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
And he didn’t know I was pregnant in real life one cause it wasn’t his business two cause I don’t mix a game with my real life😂💯😘 but trust and believe I can post evidence cause I don’t have to lie💯❤️
25 minutes ago
LadyTonii
Im grown lol i can dirty talk to who i may. The lord aint tell you to keep track of hm pussy toni give to Darius...just like you wanted to know what was going on before, same here.
I dont have do anything I choice too. Its my choice. Thats good for you at lease ik he not fucking you.😂
Your shade doesnt fade me. Once again I dont stalk your page. Girl, you care just like I do because if you didnt you wouldve blocked the first message in. I dont front or act like it dont bother me. I just came to accepting him for who he was nothing more.
5 minutes ago
LadyTonii
Now let that man sleep he has to work in the morning..you have a bless night love💋
3 minutes ago
BlvntQueen
No You We’re Very Bothered just Of The Fact That in screen shot you told him to leave you alone cause of a picture😂💯👌🏽😬 And I chose not to fuck him cause I ain’t no hoe and I don’t got to give up pussy just to be with a guy😂💯 Niggas chase me bbg cause I’m the real deal and don’t have to try to be some one else😂👌🏽 and you do stalk my page for you to even see the picture that was posted 😂💯 how do yu sound bbg and I don’t care what he do with you cause once again me and him not together 👌🏽 and I shouldn’t have to block you 👌🏽a hoe should know when to leave a queen alone😘👌🏽😬 and you so grown bbg that you steady inboxing me just like you had to inbox me a picture of y’all 😂💯😬 Damn you really are a pressed bitch😌 you even messed me on nov 1 at 6am just to show a page of y’all cause You So Pressed About Me That You Want Me To be jealous 😬😆 but it’s hard to be jealous of a psycho. Person who stalks my page and what I posted and try’s to look like just like me😂
Now You Have ABlessDay
a few seconds ago
BlvntQueen
And I Will pray to god that you get your self together and get the help you need😂🙏🏽😘
a few seconds ago
LadyTonii
Right you know me personally
a few seconds ago
LadyTonii
Why you keep on saying fuck him like theres really penetrating flesh. Im start to think something is serious wrong with the both of yall. And for you to act this way ik you lying about pc'ing with him. imma let you jack that one there. You don't have to pray for me. I'm blessed. I'm the one in denial. I know he fucking with the both of us.
a few seconds ago
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