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If the best actor for Black Panther was white would you have an issue with that?

• coldtea 4y ago
  Well, the Black Panther being a black superhero character, with African background, which is important to the story, means the "best actor" should include those qualities. It's not just about "best" in acting abilities alone (as if those can be taken in abstract regardless of the story), but best in fitting the character and the role. So you're kind of making the parent's point.
  • _-david-_ 4y ago
    Why do you think that is what the parent post meant? He said he doesn't care about "the right skin color". If he doesn't care about skin color, then why can't Black Panther be white? I don't think the post was claiming it matters if it is intrinsic to the plot.
    • coldtea 4y ago
      >Why do you think that is what the parent post meant? https://effectiviology.com/principle-of-charity/ https://effectiviology.com/principle-of-charity/ https://www.lesswrong.com/tag/steelmanning https://www.lesswrong.com/tag/steelmanning I'd rather not assume people are card carrying KKK racists, if nothing they said necessitates that...
      • _-david-_ 4y ago
        Regardless of the intended position neither would make him a "card carrying KKK racist".