Can we enjoy a work without supporting its author?
The female version of the Draco Malfoy meme has reignited a debate in my Discord Server (well, Internet): is it wrong to enjoy Harry Potter when we don't share J.K. Rowling's views on trans people? For some people, this reinterpretation is simply an expression of creativity and humor within the fandom. For others, continuing to share Harry Potter references helps maintain the popularity of J. K. Rowling, whose public stance on transgender issues has drawn strong criticism. I don't think it is necessarily wrong. To me, the author and the work are two different things. We can enjoy a story, [...]








