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As an avid fan of the wizarding world of Harry Potter within the vast Potterverse, I felt the need to address the mockery of the fans who have spoken out against Rowling because of her controversial tweet concerning trans rights. Hence, this thread. As a longtime fan, I can verify the fact that she is disliked and unpopular among many HP fans around the world. She has even been deemed irrelevant to the fandom. Like so many other Harry Potter fans, I feel she is an antiquated piece of our fandom who no longer represents who we are. We have simply outgrown her. Many fans collectively feel that her sheer determination to remain relevant has grown tiresome. The fandom has become so much more than her and it has grown beyond her. Many fans think that she is refusing to accept this fact.
Sadly, she has been a renowned transphobic person for years. I think it's really a shame. It’s hard to love the books so much and yet find yourself conflicted by the author’s beliefs. The Potterverse is a beautiful fandom filled with people from all walks of life. I have been part of the Harry Potter fandom for many years and I know it to be accepting and inclusive. It is for this very reason that I find myself disappointed with J.K. Rowling. Yes, she is entitled to her opinion, but that doesn't mean HP fans have to agree with her and remain silent. We have taken a stand for trans rights and have called her out.
Pottercast: 15.2: Sorting It Out: J.K. Rowling, transphobia, and what just happened to our community (with Jackson Bird) - PotterCast: The Harry Potter podcast since 2005
This thread is for liberal Christians. If you are not a liberal Christian, then please abide by the House Rules of this sub-forum and the Congregational Forum Restrictions. Members who do not share the core beliefs and teachings of this group aren't allowed to debate or teach against its theology.
House Rules: All posts within this faith community must adhere to the site wide rules found here (Community Rules). In addition, if you are not a member of this faith group, you may not debate issues or teach against it's theology. You may post in fellowship. Active promotion of views contrary to the established teachings of this group will be considered off topic. - WWMC Statement of Purpose
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As an avid fan of the wizarding world of Harry Potter within the vast Potterverse, I felt the need to address the mockery of the fans who have spoken out against Rowling because of her controversial tweet concerning trans rights. Hence, this thread. As a longtime fan, I can verify the fact that she is disliked and unpopular among many HP fans around the world. She has even been deemed irrelevant to the fandom. Like so many other Harry Potter fans, I feel she is an antiquated piece of our fandom who no longer represents who we are. We have simply outgrown her. Many fans collectively feel that her sheer determination to remain relevant has grown tiresome. The fandom has become so much more than her and it has grown beyond her. Many fans think that she is refusing to accept this fact.
Sadly, she has been a renowned transphobic person for years. I think it's really a shame. It’s hard to love the books so much and yet find yourself conflicted by the author’s beliefs. The Potterverse is a beautiful fandom filled with people from all walks of life. I have been part of the Harry Potter fandom for many years and I know it to be accepting and inclusive. It is for this very reason that I find myself disappointed with J.K. Rowling. Yes, she is entitled to her opinion, but that doesn't mean HP fans have to agree with her and remain silent. We have taken a stand for trans rights and have called her out.
Pottercast: 15.2: Sorting It Out: J.K. Rowling, transphobia, and what just happened to our community (with Jackson Bird) - PotterCast: The Harry Potter podcast since 2005