![]() ![]() After all, Jeff Bezos isn’t posting on Twitter about how much he grudges paying Amazon employees or allowing them bathroom breaks maybe it’s easier to support the villains of the world who stay silent. Perhaps it’s the fact that Rowling has made herself, as an individual, so proudly and publicly aligned to this cause that has fans conflicted. Rowling used to be one of the most beloved living authors, with her Harry Potter series introducing millions of children around the world to the joys of reading, but her comments have turned her into a subject of controversy. If Harry Potter fans want to enjoy the magic of the wizarding world, they simply should do so what’s the difference between sending money to Rowling, over someone like Jeff Bezos? Disney’s complicity in Florida’s “Don't Say Gay” bill is just as repugnant as Rowling’s “activism,” yet fans aren’t considering boycotting all things Disney. JK Rowling has faced harsh criticism in regards to her views on the transgender community and gender identity. Refusing to buy a video game is not activism - it’s not even close. Concerned fans have as much chance of cancelling Star Wars as they do Harry Potter. ![]() Both concerns are irrelevant, as the developers have already been paid, and Rowling is the wealthiest author on the planet - fans can’t make a dent in her pile of golden galleons, and Harry Potter is far too popular to kill with collective disinterest, especially in our era of reboots and retreads, where even niche, cult classics are endlessly resurrected for consumption. ![]()
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