*sigh* When authors should know better.

[roseembolism]

I won't really go into the latest racefail controversy, AKA "Mammothfail". I just want to point out that it's really a distressing feeling to read the comments of an author you respect, and find yourself muttering "No, No, no! Just, stop. You're NOT helping. I know you're trying to support your friend, but you're making things worse. No see, you're still typing. That's bad. Aw, no, not with the metaphors, just back. Away. Slowly."

A part of my mind is trying to adapt the Tom Leher song "Who's Next" to Racefail, as I wonder who the next author I respect is going to make the mistake of explaining their way deeper into a mess.

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[seawasp]

I stay out of it for basically the same reason. I think BOTH sides are massively filled with fail, and a lot of the comments on BOTH sides have driven me to write huge comments... that I then delete before posting.

Me, if I let myself WORRY about that aspect of my writing, I'd stop writing. Fortunately, I don't write for anyone but me.

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

And I think you have the most sensible position. As for me, I've decided there's certain tropes I want to be sure to avoid, but that's really for my benefit.