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WCDT: Strips 3336-3340 (24-28 October 2016)
Kugai:
I like how she easily Claire found it to talk to Bubbles especially about her feelings about her transition. I doubt she has many people she feels that way about.
And yeah, careful there Bubbles, you may cross the Floof Event Horizon.
Is it cold in here?:
Bubbles strikes me as a safe person to confide in.
Claire didn't need to explain what gender dysphoria is. That says something about the QC world or at the very least about Bubbles. Maybe all it says is that Bubbles uses her WiFi connection or local databases to look up unfamiliar phrases.
Tova:
An understanding of issues such as this one strikes me as an excellent leadership quality, and Bubbles has exhibited many leadership qualities, so it would not surprise me if this were yet another.
MrNumbers:
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I should clarify that I mean cynical intent more than perceived poor execution. Jephs reasons for nervousness are clearly stated in the author comment text, and are what I was addressing. All the more kudos to him for doubling down on doing her right and not backing down from the attempt.
When I say cynicism I'm more referring to a character that could be summarised as "the token ____", usually used in the context of broadening demographic appeal. But then we're going off on another tangent again as to whether a well written cliche defined by their minority trait is helpful or harmful, even compared to nothing at all, which is a very interesting debate for another time.
Sorry, heading to bed now so I'll be unable to provide further clarification if I've caused any offense or misunderstandings or flat out disagreements. Genuinely very sorry about that.
Tova:
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--- Quote from: Tova on 24 Oct 2016, 22:03 ---*snip*
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I should clarify that I mean cynical intent more than perceived poor execution. Jephs reasons for nervousness are clearly stated in the author comment text, and are what I was addressing. All the more kudos to him for doubling down on doing her right and not backing down from the attempt.
When I say cynicism I'm more referring to a character that could be summarised as "the token ____", usually used in the context of broadening demographic appeal. But then we're going off on another tangent again as to whether a well written cliche defined by their minority trait is helpful or harmful, even compared to nothing at all, which is a very interesting debate for another time.
Sorry, heading to bed now so I'll be unable to provide further clarification if I've caused any offense or misunderstandings or flat out disagreements. Genuinely very sorry about that.
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Before I continue, please know that I'm not in the slightest way offended or upset, so don't worry.
I think that I understand what you are saying when you say that you mean "cynical intent more than perceived poor execution." I agree with what you are saying.
The only problem for the artist is that, to the casual observer/reader, the two cannot easily be distinguished. Someone who perceives poor execution could easily mistake it for cynical intent, especially when someone with cynical intent could easily say the same things Jeph is saying. For all of Jeph's good intentions, he is probably nervous about ensuring that his good intentions translate to the reader.
I have seen many posts on these forums dismissing "good intentions" as far less important than actual deeds. He's doing a good job, so it's easy for us to wonder why he is nervous. But with so many people ready to launch attacks if he doesn't (not necessarily your good self), well, that would naturally make one a touch nervous.
Edit: He probably also feels a sense of responsibility.
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