What I love...absolutely LOVE about this argument & about this article is the classic theme whenever White people want to air out their grievances:

You are correct, that D&D can be about whatever you want it to be. There are also official stories (adventure paths) that you can purchase that take you through a guided story, from start to finish.

Because D&D has had marginalized groups in its DNA since the very beginning?

I appreciate the contrarian view, because you do help to articulate some of the challenges with the early game.

I have an animatronic clank to boot!

Gita, thank you for this--and particularly for taking the time to collect opinions from the broader fanbase.

I personally find what Jontron had to say during the “debate” (if such it can be called with a straight face) absolutely repugnant, on both a (personal) moral level, and as someone who is reasonably well-versed…

Wario, on his death bed. Mario Jr. holding his hand.

This is the #alllivesmatter of posts.