• webghost0101@sopuli.xyz
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    I recon this is a fringe opinion but i would much prefer embrace and transform the fandom into something explicitly inclusive and progressive, many aspects of the wizarding world have so much whimsical potential to explore human expression and identity. This is also why so many (ex) potterheads are queer.

    I reject Rowling as the creator, most of it builds on pre existing ideas (The worst witch, existing folklore). All she really did was stumble on a good mix and then copyrighted it.

    The fandom took that mix and have expanded it much further then Rowlings tiny brain can handle and it brought them together, i hate to lose what we had because of some corporate leech that sucks money out of it.

    Now about this series, obviously she is going to profit from any profit its gets, so giving them profit is unethical, likewise hyping up the show without a critical perspective is also bad because others may then buy it or merch.

    But it’s still that same mix of potential. The people who make the show may not all agree with Rowlings and reflect their own visions into it. Just like the original cast distance itself from her and also managed to project more than Rowling could even comprehend that world could contain. It’s at least worth a pirated watch to celebrate what it could be, while holding a critical perspective of the flaws it will certainly have.

    Hatsune Miku wrote Harry Potter

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      You’re delusional for your own benefit to convince yourself it’s ok to continue doing what you’re doing… It’s so common though as to be comical.

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      I reject Rowling as the creator, most of it builds on pre existing ideas (The worst witch, existing folklore).

      So embrace a fandom that is not created by Rowling. If the fandom loves the setting but hates Rowling then start embracing the non-trademarked “Wizard School” genre. The ‘similar to but legally distinct from’ school of “Pigwarts” that had the famous student “Garry Cotter”.

      The only thing coming out for Harry Potter that is any good is redoing what has already been done. You already have the books and movies I’m sure, no reason to acquire a remake. Anything knew is going to involve bigoted wizards shitting their pants, Garry Cotter fan fiction is going to be much more interesting.

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        Id much prefer this series was focused on a non trademarked version and was telling new stories with new rather than recycle Rowlings tale.

        But they didn’t make that series, they made the one thats coming. As much as i hate i do recognise they had resources to do new things that i would like to know about.

        Besides the worst witch and that one Netflix anime i have not seen much tv that explores this setting.

        Its the same with the hogwarts legacy game, sure some indie titles explore similar worlds but there is only one that explores such a big world as a beautiful 3d rpg.