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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

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.

Thank you, and it's appreciated, but yeah I tend to try to avoid praise for standing up for stuff as it's generally just what you should do anyway. And yes, calling her the b-word and other demeaning methods of stuff is bothersome and speaks to larger issues too. But I also didn't want to get too much into that as yet.(Which I guess you noticed I edited out!) I do feel we as collectors do need to show more maturity in handling debates like this though, as providing evidence of why it should be removed because of the "mentalities of the collector" is something to avoid.

As for Identity Crisis, that's my personal take away from it. If you find something else insightful about the usage that better justifies it or explains it, please by all means let me know. I'm open to hearing other interpretations on the matter!

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Originally Posted by uberlad

Personally, I don't think disparaging the woman is the way to go. She's just trying to do what she thinks is right. I also don't think eliminating the toy is the way to go.

Toys r us doesn't do an adequate job of separating more mature/adult toys from the kiddie stuff. They might gain customers on both sides of the debate by publicizing that they carry (and isolate) toys for grown ups, too.

Agree wholeheartedly!