Solo4114
Master Member
I think the fact that people care so much and not in the useful ways is part of the problem.
I find BOTH changes to be ridiculous, not because of the changes themselves but because of the fact that they're being marketed as if we should suddenly care more about the characters because of the changes. It feels as if they're trying to make the character more relevant by a physical change rather than by making the storylines better and more interesting to the audience they want to attract.
Can't argue with that.
Also, to all the men who are up in arms about the meme and what it says, please stop. As a female cosplayer, there are actual REAL issues that impact my life and the way that me partaking in this hobby is seen by others outside of it. The meme is not part of the problem, the root of the problem is far more complex than this and if we're going to talk about it, we need to devote a thread to it and not hijack this one.
Not sure which problem you're alluding to specifically (since you didn't mention it by name). We may be talking about a different specific root problem. Regardless, I've said my peace on the subject, and further explanation of my position isn't going to sway anyone one way or the other. They agree/care, or they don't. But you're right that the thread here probably isn't the right one for further discussion on this point. If you want to PM me and discuss this further, I'd be happy to, though. I'm curious as to your thoughts on this.