KaijuJayTheSecond

Deleted this earlier due to not being entirely relevant to this specific situation, (I misread something) but I decided to re-comment anyway.

I don't understand this attitude towards writing.

First of all: How are we supposed to write anything under such rules? Where is the line drawn and for who? That approach destroys just about every word of nearly every fiction ever written.

Second, and most importantly: One of the most powerful parts of the art of writing is empathy. Being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Many people's shoes, in fact. The idea of avoiding unfamiliar perspectives out of 'respect' or whatever can only serve to harm people's knowledge and artistic range, and deny them the ability to learn god knows how many things. I'm passionate about this topic and (mostly plan to) write characters from all over the world with a whole range of experiences, perspectives and personalities.

Third of all: Understanding another's perspective and experiences is not this unfathomable ability that only few have. It's not rocket science, it's humanity.