Remote work is a step in the right direction at least. In my case, I’m generally just too exhausted to bother going anywhere other than home and work, which definitely limits any socializing. Work culture isn’t entirely to blame of course, but it sure isn’t helping.

I’ve never told the truth before and I never will.

My family does this, but then ignore me when I say I don’t want anything. Then I end up saddled with some random garbage I feel obligated to keep.

I think you’re reading too much into intent here. The only reasoning that goes into these decisions is target audience. Who will buy what you are producing? When most of the comics that you mentioned were written, the perception was very much that their readers would be boys.

If there’s anything to be mad about, it’s that focus testing and demographic targeting makes for shit entertainment. It means companies are trying to make something that sells instead of trying to tell a story.

A wealthy man from Soth Africa has weird views on eugenics? I’m shocked!

Do the French dislike honey?

If somebody called me a seppo, I wouldn’t be offended, I’d just think they were kind of dumb. It’s just too silly to take seriously as an insult.

Well, no. That’s a kind of coffee.

It’s also called Gaia, but Gaians sounds silly.

There’s a tendency for people to look down on stuff that is too “mainstream” while simultaneously ignoring why it is popular.

I use the same name for most things out of habit, but I wouldn’t be too put out if it is taken when signing up for something new.