Thank you, Ariella, for explaining the world of this new media we are all getting used to. I appreciate knowing the constraints and parameters you have to work with. It's a reminder, too, that work deserves to be paid, that purity tests are destructive, and that systems built by humans have human strengths and flaws -- we need to strive to do the best we can within those systems, even as we work to improve them, but perfection will remain outside our grasp! The expectation that "you" must be perfect while "I" get to cite exceptions and reasons harms communities -- it's unrealistic and diverts us from the real battles we need to fight. May you continue to get the funding you need to continue your work -- I value it so much! -- and may this US of A pick itself up, dust itself off, and turn back toward representation and inclusion as soon as possible with the help of those you feature in your work.
Thank you, Ariella, for explaining the world of this new media we are all getting used to. I appreciate knowing the constraints and parameters you have to work with. It's a reminder, too, that work deserves to be paid, that purity tests are destructive, and that systems built by humans have human strengths and flaws -- we need to strive to do the best we can within those systems, even as we work to improve them, but perfection will remain outside our grasp! The expectation that "you" must be perfect while "I" get to cite exceptions and reasons harms communities -- it's unrealistic and diverts us from the real battles we need to fight. May you continue to get the funding you need to continue your work -- I value it so much! -- and may this US of A pick itself up, dust itself off, and turn back toward representation and inclusion as soon as possible with the help of those you feature in your work.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad this was helpful for explaining the situation to you!