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⌈ Secret Post #769 ⌋

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101.

[Tasty Time with ZeFronk]

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[barack obama/carla bruni]

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[cat and girl webcomic]

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[Avatar, Kataang]

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[Battlestar Galactica]

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[Tenchi Muyo]

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[Farscape]

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[Kevin Pereria/Olivia Munn/Attack of The Show]

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[The World Ends with You]

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[Toonstruck]

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[Team Fortress 2]

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[Pokemon]

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[That's So Raven]

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[Full Moon wo Sagashite]

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[Annie Awards]

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[Darths & Droids]

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[Waterloo Road]

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[Shinji & Warhammer40K]

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[Mitsunari Ishida/Ranmaru Mori, Samurai Warriors 2]

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[Sailor Moon/Hellsing]

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[not a repeat, resized]

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[Fringe]

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137. [removed at request of family/friends of person mentioned]

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[Big Bang Theory]

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[Jack of All Trades]

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[The Propaganda Movement; Rizal/Blumentritt]

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[Bleach]

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[Axis Powers Hetalia, Lithuania/Poland/Lithuania and Russia/Poland/Russia]

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[Desperate Housewives]

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Because they're not protesting racism. They're protesting it not being what they wanted. There are many other ways to fight racism.

Wow, good to know that you're aware of exactly what they're thinking. Man, I wish I could do that.

XD I could say the same, since you guys think I read minds. No, I could never know a lot of people who have actually said that/written it, could I...

I'm replying via email, so I have no idea what other commenters have said. And "not what they wanted" and being anti-whitewashing couldn't coincide, now could they? Sure, they might have actual actors in mind, but that doesn't make their point any less valid.

It does when you're fairly sure some of these people will "omg fight racism" only to get a change of actors, and won't really...care about the issue when it's said and done. Not to say they won't care about RACISM, of course not, but they're not likely to put as much effort in. This isn't Avatards only, just a general observance of fandom. And it makes it hard to take what they're saying seriously.

And I find it really dissapointing.

The way I see it, if they (I say they because I A) am not part of Avatar fandom and B) have other passions) raise enough of a fuss -- if Hollywood actually took notice, then it could be the first step in possibly solving a larger problem. Some things take a bottom-up approach, and if this group of people cares about even just this issue for long enough to make some people take notice, then I think it's a good thing. Not everyone is meant to be an activist, but this could start a few people on a road to becoming one. And as far as I'm concerned, if even a few people are added to the ranks of those fighting racism, even for a little while, then that's a good thing. No contribution is too small.

I guess I just wished that they cared initially because racism is wrong, not because it has to do with perfect Avatar casting, you know?

Oh, of course. It'd be great if they cared all along, but to me, the fact that they're contributing (even if they're a little misguided sometimes...) and possibly learning and finding new avenues to pursue as a result of it... well, some will just move on once the movie's out and forget all about it, but others will keep at it. And it's those others that I'm happy about. A lot of times, people need some kind of "trigger" -- something that hits close to home to get them interested in a cause.

I completely understand where you're coming from. It kind of annoys me too. But, basically, what you and the OP of the secret are doing is complaining about people who are protesting against racism. And however selfish their motivations may be, people protesting against racism is never a bad thing.

Many of us do.

Don't judge us all because you've seen one or two say they are only doing it because they want certain actors for Avatar. I don't get out much due to illness, a letter writing campaign is something I can do, and will.

Also, many of the people in Avatar fandom love Avatar so much is because it had different cultures and races, many of us are people of color. So the casting was a slap in the face for many reasons beyond 'they are screwing up my fav cartoon!!'

Get a clue.

Wow, had to have the extra "nasty" with 'get a clue'. You are either the same person from last night trynig to "zomg force me to agree!!!!!" thinking it'll somehow be different hours later, or just trying to be an ass.

It's typing like this that makes it clear to me, yes, I hit a nerve saying it really is only because of Avatar, so thanks for proving me right :)

I'm done with this topic xD Goodbye.

After reading your replies, it's pretty clear that you're some kind of douche.

Nope! I just have a different opinion, which apparently renders me "stupid". What I think is moronic is the fact I have clearly said I don't support racism, yet you and other posters decide I'm well.. a "douche" because I find the Avatard thing irritating, and don't give into forceful nasty replies.

Have a good day making bad judgemental calls!

Goodbye.

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