Posted on 01/29/2021 6:06:32 PM PST by simpson96
HBO Max is reportedly developing a live-action TV series based on the "Harry Potter" novels, but people on social media aren't happy with the move as it could potentially give more royalties to author J.K. Rowling.
In recent months, Rowling has come under fire for her controversial opinions about trans people.
Because of her transphobic comments and actions, many users voiced their anger over the potential new spin-off, with many saying Rowling shouldn't be on the receiving end of any further "Harry Potter"-related royalties.
Overall, though, users were upset at the idea of Rowling making more money off the series - despite the fact that she likely is continuing to receive royalties from existing "Harry Potter"-related movies, parks, and merchandise.
In June, Rowling caused an outcry after she posted a tweet implying that women are the only ones who menstruate.
Numerous users called out the post for being transphobic, pointing out that trans men can menstruate, as can gender non-conforming and non-binary people.They also pointed out that it erased the lived experiences of women who don't menstruate, which can be the result of things like menopause or health conditions like endometriosis.
Rowling's tweet also garnered criticism from celebrities like Jameela Jamil, Jonathan Van Ness, and numerous stars of the "Harry Potter" films.
Following the backlash, Rowling issued a lengthy response to the controversy, explaining where she was coming from and asking for "empathy."
According to Rowling, her desire to speak on trans issues came in part from her experience with domestic abuse and sexual assault.
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Isn’t “transphobia” simply a matter of recognizing scientific reality - that XY and XX are what determines ssex?
What is story author Ms Rowlings reaction to this protest?
“Thanks for the free advertising of my next novel being turned into a movie. Now millions know about what’s coming up. Nice!”
The stupid is strong with this one.
“...celebrities like Jameela Jamil, Jonathan Van Ness”
LOL! Who? ..and Who?
“People”...uh, what people, and why should I care?
You’d think the majority of the world population were freaks who thought they had been born into the wrong body and then got into self mutilation to confirm their fantasies.
/ heavy sarc
This is the world Rowling helped to make.
Such a horrid display of heterophobia!
Science deniers.
Even the slightest disagreement with the Left is not permitted these days.
At least they’re not burning her books, Nazi-style. But maybe that will come later.
I bet a lot of schools have removed the Harry Potter books from the school libraries.
Don’t care what happens to her. She’s said nasty things about Trump, what a pity it’s coming back to her.
Rowling is the one who retroactively made Dumbledore “gay” AFTER the book series ended, and thought it was fine and dandy to blackwash Hermione for the Broadway Harry Potter show. SJWs are eating their own again, and I have no sympathy for her.
And I’m sure many people “on social media” said that they didn’t have a problem with it, but this article is designed to tell you what the proper borg think is, so they have to pretend otherwise.
“...Rowling caused an outcry after she posted a tweet implying that women are the only ones who menstruate.”
Yup. She doesn't appear to understand that, though.
I think it’s just a stupid human fad.
Like streaking, going postal, facial piercing.
Although this one has become politicized and pushed by people in the schools.
Dirty author tricks: "You know those characters I made up? Well, they were just my lies. And you readers were stupid enough to fall for those lies."
PHOBIA = fraud.
This is a fallacy. An ‘attack against the person’ rather than addressing basic questions leftists invested this b.s.
In fact, it was so effective CAIR market-tested and invented ‘Islamophobia.”
Phobic makes it sound like it’s a real condition or some psychological state.
It’s not. It’s spin. Means “I don’t have to debate you because I can use a stupid fake word to stop debate.”
/RANT
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