> I've never really understood the common concern that arises when some established character's race/gender/other-intrinsic-trait is changed for me it's just a

> I've never really understood the common concern that arises when some established character's race/gender/other-intrinsic-trait is changed for me it's just about the fact that.... well, I want to be like him :). I want to identify with Bond a little, or Bourne, or Ethan Hunt. I want to see him coming up with cool, smart, unexpected solutions to difficult situations, kicking ass, overcoming physical challenges, while being absolutely cool/awesome/good looking. No problem with him being black, or Asian... It's just if he is a woman he is no longer ... > Bond, James Bond (cue the music) powerful weapon on her majesty's secret service