when the hp reboot comes out i dont want to see anyone bullying the actors. yes, no ones wants this. yes, the money is going to fund transphobic laws and groups. yes, that doesnt give you the right to tell 11 year old children to kill themselves
Everytime I see “there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism” as a response to criticisms of people buying Hogwarts Legacy I take a moment to mourn the loss of nuance.
Like yes the above statement is true, but some types of consumption are more ethical than others and context matters. Buying a game based in an antisemitic premise that will line the pockets of a transphobe who has been cited as a source in and actively promotes anti-trans legislature is not the same thing as buying fast fashion because you can’t afford anything better or that’s the only place that sells your size. People need to stop pretending all participation in capitalism is equal.
You can buy Hogwarts Legacy, that much is your right. However, I am also within my right to criticize you and your lack of care for the communities harmed by this game and the author of its universe.
No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism: I hate Amazon, but there is literally no other place I can get some of the things I need for my business due to Amazon’s monopoly on so many industries.
NOT No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism: I wanna play the wizard game made by a racist transphobe and not feel bad about it.
Legacy is not the only video game out there. It is not the only fantasy video game out there. It is not the only wizards/magic video game out there.
To all that say that acquiring Legacy will not harm people and that poor JKR is just saying thing and it’s her right….. She’s comparing people wanting independance with nazis.
She litterally gives money to fight the independance, to promote the Tories (you know, the ones that are destroying NHS and every workers’ rights in UK), to help TERF that attacks gay and trans rights (and also women rights because they’re that stupid)….In summary, yes, she’s hurting real people.
If you buy anything Potter, she will get money. It’s not that hard to understand.
If you give this woman money, it will go to transphobic causes. If you give this woman a platform, she will use it to boost transphobic causes. This isn’t a “well nobody’s perfect” or “well x other creator also did something bad once” situation, this is an inordinate amount of influence for a creator to have, and supporting her by word or wallet actively hurts trans people.
EXACTLY it’s fucking disgusting
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#Look as someone who grew up with harry potter and has huge nostalgia things with the books the games the audiobooks etc #probably the timing of growing up with the characters who were my age #this woman has destroyed something I really enjoyed #and now she’s openly CELEBRATING her bigotry #b/c she’s weaponizing your nostalgia against you #she is taking advantage of happy moments of yours to protect her from any criticism #she doesn’t give a shit about her fans she only wants your money and your protection #don’t let her take advantage of you #tw jkr #tw harry potter #tw transphobia
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