How to be a fan of problematic things

fuckyeahethnicwomen:

redladymoon:

yinxiong:

Also: So, Someone You Admire Has Done Something Disappointing

So relevant for so many things right now. Both articles are great and all I can say is that I try.

Thanks for posting fairy.

Thought this deserves a reblog, in light of…half the things I post.

Firstly, acknowledge that the thing you like is problematic and do not attempt to make excuses for it. Secondly, do not gloss over the issues or derail conversations about the problematic elements. Thirdly you must acknowledge other, even less favourable, interpretations of the media you like. 

Liking problematic things doesn’t make you an asshole [read more]

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