Anonymous asked:

Yes, on anon as lynch mobs are out in force today. I just need to get some clarification as the comments on that fic were some of the most crude, violent, and vile things I've ever read in my entire life not to mention ignorant. Saying that chaining Viv and rendering her powerless was the same as rape and is therefore vile, then saying rape fics about Anders and Fenris were acceptable, or saying you can't be sexist or racist against white men. This blog doesn't support those beliefs, does it?

Okay, this is the last post on this topic.

This blog, dirtybiowareconfessions, should not get involved in fandom politics. This was our policy, our motto: no hate, just sin. Bringing social issues here is like storming a confessional with torches and pitchforks.

Since one of our mods was the one to start this debate, however, and perhaps rightfully so - the racism in the fandom is pretty vile - we have had a conversation among the mods, and we’ve reached a consensus. As of this moment, this conversation shall not be continued here. Any further input on the topic should be directed to @orsinohawke.

I cannot speak for everyone, for the mods have different opinions on quite a few topics, but as myself, personally, I believe that “sexist towards men” or “racist against white people” are the wrong choices of words. Because sexism and racism are systematic oppression, on the society level. It’s not just an individual hating another individual; it’s a person being raised on stereotypes, sometimes not even noticing how they hurt other people, how the powerless literally can’t fight back because the whole system is rigged against them. Therefore, at this moment, in this world - at least in the world known to me - “reverse -ism” is simply not a thing.

That said, there are plenty of misguided or intentionally horrid people. And if someone is spewing hate, being unkind, they will find no sympathy here.

And every fanwork is different; the depiction of an act or event can be vastly different, depending on the perspective. Don’t glorify the suffering, but don’t shy away from depicting it when necessary, that‘s what I believe.

tl;dr we just want everyone to treat each other with respect. And please, let’s return to our peaceful fantasies now.

-edi