I’ll go with the low-hanging fruit: Mein Kampf. I’ve read it, cover to cover. As a piece of propaganda, it’s good. As an example of good writing? Absolutely not (though I will admit I have only read it in translation). Oh, and the whole fascist, racist, and generally shitty worldview of the author that he infuses into the text. And the fact that the author is literally Hitler. You 5-star that book? You’re a Nazi. Period. And as a Jewish person, I don’t look too kindly on them.

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      For me it’s an obvious left swipe as well, simply that they are broadcasting their insecurity with having their own personality. Same with incredibly common “I’m still not over: Game of Thrones ending”

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      This is dumb. It’s okay to separate the art from the artist. And in this case the artist’s views have nothing to do with her work of fiction.

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      So weird that people are down voting you. (As a cis woman who liked the Harry Potter story a lot as a kid) I’m totally with you.

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        Many people think calling JK Rowling a bigot that’s trying to take their rights away is an extreme exaggeration. Many people that hate Rowling haven’t even read what she’s said.

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      About the edit: i can only see one comment that has a slightly different opinion? Not even truly opposing, but just different. But the edit sounds like hordes of people are coming after you with pitchforks. Where are all the other comments from butthurt potterturds?

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      It IS a tricky one I think, because at least from what I’ve seen the fan base has kind of reclaimed the series? Idk I know a lot of non cishet people that grew up loving and still love HP even though they hate Rowling.

      That being said I’m not in any way trying to diminish your answer, as Rowling really is a shit head

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        She said anyone who supports the series supports her, and she is still raking in cash and using it to make our lives harder.

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      People are likely downvoting you because of your demonization of Rowling, even if they don’t agree with all Rowling’s stances. Your edit didn’t help.

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        She funds reactionary moments to make it harder for trans people to legally change their gender you ghoul.