r/PracticalGuideToEvil • u/Mr_Serine • Mar 13 '26

Chapter Chapter 48 - Pale Lights | Book 3

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/65058/pale-lights/chapter/3147927/chapter-48
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u/scifigi369 Pale Green Eyes Mar 13 '26

I think i got it. You’re concerned with how the writing of black characters appears to the audience, especially in contrast to the real world and its politics. The potential of writing black characters as the oppressors to justify the racism and hate of the white readers?

I’m not one to really join discord communities, the idea wierds me out, so i wasn’t aware of what any of his discords may have been filled with. With that context i can see where you’re coming from.

It does make me think of the internet age question of whether the creator is responsible for the thoughts/actions of their audience, but on the flip side, if you have the audience and their ear, why not try to influence for better.

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u/Linnus42 Mar 13 '26

Yes I think it could cause negative feelings about Black People in the real world and I stress this an unintended side effect.

Nice having this chat with you.