Raiziel wrote:But there are an awful lot of folks out there who are determined to hate this show for some really unsavoury reasons.
Nooooo not at you. I was aiming that at some of the news Im seeing where some people are thinking the lockdown of user ratings etc is all based on sexism or racism and not valid criticisms of the show! I probably should have had a /s at the end.Raiziel wrote:I’m going to assume this little beauty was particularly aimed at me. My comment wasn’t aimed at everyone. You spelled out your grievances in a thoughtful, reasoned fashion, which I respect. But there are an awful lot of folks out there who are determined to hate this show for some really unsavoury reasons.And Im not a fan of Galadriel, go on throw your neckbeard, incel, racist, sexist comments at me.
That's what i meant. Galadriel wouldn't be very interesting in this if she was aloof and unaffected physically or emotionally with what's going on.EvilRedEye wrote:Isn't the more ethereal nature of the Elves in LOTR down to their different role in the narrative? In LOTR, the Elves are in decline and the story is more focused on the Hobbits and humans. In the Silmarillion era, the Elves are like the main guys. You can't be all like "woo, look how special and ethereal these guys are" with the main guys.
superflyninja wrote:Nooooo not at you. I was aiming that at some of the news Im seeing where some people are thinking the lockdown of user ratings etc is all based on sexism or racism and not valid criticisms of the show! I probably should have had a /s at the end.Raiziel wrote:I’m going to assume this little beauty was particularly aimed at me. My comment wasn’t aimed at everyone. You spelled out your grievances in a thoughtful, reasoned fashion, which I respect. But there are an awful lot of folks out there who are determined to hate this show for some really unsavoury reasons.And Im not a fan of Galadriel, go on throw your neckbeard, incel, racist, sexist comments at me.
tin_robot wrote:Raiziel wrote:But there are an awful lot of folks out there who are determined to hate this show for some really unsavoury reasons.
I've had a long and largely pointless exchange with someone who started with a "Lenny Henry, what were they thinking?" post on Facebook, which has gradually unravelled into a slow painful expose of their underlying racism. Lots of "if it hadn't been for their woke agenda in the casting then we could actually talk about the plot and the performances", as if his issue with the colour of Lenny Henry's skin is entirely the fault of some TV Exec at Amazon. It then span off predictably into "what about the black elf?" with a bit of "next they'll have the first gay elf kiss". (Apparently elves having entire relationships with a totally different species is cool, but kissing one of the same sex is not.)
As a way of unpacking someone's previously well concealed racism it was eye opening, but otherwise just depressing. I suppose the only other observation I'd make is that he seemed genuinely angry that the show had placed him in a position where he had to come to terms with his own racism. As such his disgust ultimately wasn't really aimed at Lenny Henry, perhaps not even at Amazon, but rather at himself.
No apology necessary sport!Raiziel wrote:Please accept my apologies, then, ninja. I made a comment above with regards to the incel/racist reaction to the show, and so jumped to conclusions. Sorry, old bean.superflyninja wrote:Nooooo not at you. I was aiming that at some of the news Im seeing where some people are thinking the lockdown of user ratings etc is all based on sexism or racism and not valid criticisms of the show! I probably should have had a /s at the end.Raiziel wrote:I’m going to assume this little beauty was particularly aimed at me. My comment wasn’t aimed at everyone. You spelled out your grievances in a thoughtful, reasoned fashion, which I respect. But there are an awful lot of folks out there who are determined to hate this show for some really unsavoury reasons.And Im not a fan of Galadriel, go on throw your neckbeard, incel, racist, sexist comments at me.
Armitage_Shankburn wrote:Superflyninja is deffo gamergate miso adjacent tho, isn't that a forum fact? Not quite brave enough to own the antibrown, antiwomen stuff but it's there.
I think this show is pretty shit, emphasis on pretty
ZMM wrote:I see Amazon are deflecting criticisms of the plot, pacing and characterisation as "omg you're a racist if you don't like this!"
hylian_elf wrote:Always great when familiar names drop up and are introduced. Love the feeling “oh yay it’s so and so”. I like the actor who plays Elendil.
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