[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Snowflakian

I agree with the comparative point that it humanizes the heroes and villains to show monstrous acts etc. And from a literature standpoint that makes sense to a degree. I have an issue with it using rape though as a plot point in general. There's a thin line of story device, and explicit for explicit's sake, and in this instance, I personally lean on it was explicit for explicit's sake and not for any form of art form reasons. The main draw of which being the shock factor simply to shock and not to elaborate on any set point other than to shock the reader.

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I appreciate the perspectives of others (contingent on how they are delivered); especially when those perspectives highlight an alternative viewpoint that I'd neglected to consider. My original excitement about the adult subject matter presented in that story, combined with my preoccupation with the heroes employing an inhumane response to the depraved actions of a villain, may have caused me to overlook whether elements of the story were cheap or contrived. I am going to have to dig the series out of storage and re-read with an eye towards "shock-value" gimmickry.

On another note, I wanted to commend you for standing up for what you believe in...not that you particularly care for acknowledgement...or that you were seeking it in any way...I just feel it's necessary to recognize when someone approaches discourse with an even keel and comports themselves in manner which is respectful to the other side. Our back and forth on this topic has demonstrated that we share similar sentiments on the issue of TRU & the BB figures. Some of the comments on this thread that disparage this woman (in a personal manner) are distressing. I disagree with many people about many things, but the concept I try to keep in perspective is that we are all human beings deserving of respect (some times, I do a better job at this than in others). I don't entirely agree with the woman that started the petition of TRU (although I do understand her concern as a parent), but I won't dehumanize her by calling her names or make up details about her personality that I couldn't possibly know were true or not (details that really have no bearing on the issue at hand). I think a collective breath needs to be taken regarding this issue. After all, the figures were not banned from production. Neca will likely find multiple replacement outlets for these figures...and if not, and there is a spike in demand due to their absence, then they will likely employ online distribution.