hater_first OP t1_it7gbvu wrote on October 21, 2022 at 2:13 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Why are black people inexistant in the fantasy/sci-fi genre by hater_first

Well sci-fi can be set in the future so it does work for post-apocalyptic America.

When it comes to fantasy, exactly why can't we expand outside of medieval Europe? There is so much out there.

That's exactly my point why don't authors branch out?

[deleted] t1_it7hcfr wrote on October 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM

I mean, that’s the thing - You can branch out. Nothing is stopping you from writing stories about whatever group of people you want.

Authors aren’t obligated to write about everything to please others personal interests. It’s the same reason why many historians specialize in popular world events like WW2 or medieval history, people focus on things that interest them.

Apprehensive_Tone_55 t1_it7nm1z wrote on October 21, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Write it then instead of calling everybody racist

hater_first OP t1_it8241w wrote on October 21, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Art is meant to be criticized.

I didn't call anyone racist.

I'm an avid reader, I don't need to write a book to ma suggestions or express criticism

Apprehensive_Tone_55 t1_it8p1v9 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 7:12 PM

You not only accused authors of racism but also of trying to erase an entire ethnic group; your own words. Please 😂