I have no clue who are supposed to be racists, or why, and why steampunk has to deal with racism at all.
Do you mean, why we have to talk about steampunk, or why racism is a factor in steampunk? Because if the former, that is one of the reasons I did not want to join the debate. The latter is obvious: steampunk draws inspiration from one of the most racist eras of recent history.
To have to educate folks who may or may not listen to me is something I and others like me have to do on our own time and terms. I don't want to be in a space where I "could" unless I have the energy to deal with mere probabilities. Hence, non-participation.
GSD did its audience no favours by appointing a known racist as one of the moderators.
Also, GSD is only for two months. My work, and the work of others like me, is never-ending.
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Do you mean, why we have to talk about steampunk, or why racism is a factor in steampunk? Because if the former, that is one of the reasons I did not want to join the debate. The latter is obvious: steampunk draws inspiration from one of the most racist eras of recent history.
To have to educate folks who may or may not listen to me is something I and others like me have to do on our own time and terms. I don't want to be in a space where I "could" unless I have the energy to deal with mere probabilities. Hence, non-participation.
GSD did its audience no favours by appointing a known racist as one of the moderators.
Also, GSD is only for two months. My work, and the work of others like me, is never-ending.