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jolantruNo, it is not book-burning.
No, it is not censoring.
Yes, it is about race, whether it is alternative history or speculative fiction or feminist fiction.
And no, criticism does not mean readers hate the author's work.
And no, criticism does not also mean that authors hate the readers.
Somehow, there is a severe breakdown in communication between author and reader, between author and fan. Mercury retrograde not withstanding. It has already appeared before. It has appeared again.
What I really desire most is that both sides listen to each other. Of course, it is easier said than done. Listening is a first step in education.
What I am seeing at the moment is that friendships are being affected and lost. Not good, because friends are supposed to be friends, not enemies, even though they have differences in opinions.
What I really desire most is for clarity of thought. Race, unfortunately, hits gut-deep and sometimes, reason is lost. It is not easy for people of color and minority ethnic groups and the hurt goes real deep.
No, it is not censoring.
Yes, it is about race, whether it is alternative history or speculative fiction or feminist fiction.
And no, criticism does not mean readers hate the author's work.
And no, criticism does not also mean that authors hate the readers.
Somehow, there is a severe breakdown in communication between author and reader, between author and fan. Mercury retrograde not withstanding. It has already appeared before. It has appeared again.
What I really desire most is that both sides listen to each other. Of course, it is easier said than done. Listening is a first step in education.
What I am seeing at the moment is that friendships are being affected and lost. Not good, because friends are supposed to be friends, not enemies, even though they have differences in opinions.
What I really desire most is for clarity of thought. Race, unfortunately, hits gut-deep and sometimes, reason is lost. It is not easy for people of color and minority ethnic groups and the hurt goes real deep.
