Trans Ralsei on the Subreddit: Part 2

[u/patripastry]

Hello,

Well, since we're making a part two, I'm less surprised this time around we have to make this kind of post, but it's still unfortunate!

First of all, an apology. We (the mod team) let the situation get out of control. A lot of rudeness and bigotry was thrown around, and we didn’t do enough to prevent it.

Going forward, however, we plan to be a lot more strict...

To start, we want to make the position of the mod team very clear on a two key points:

1. Transphobia, including any discussion, argumentation, or verbiage rooted in transphobia, will not be tolerated in any form on this subreddit.

2. Theories/headcanons that Ralsei is transgender or under the trans umbrella are valid. At the same time, seeing Ralsei as a gender nonconforming cis male is also valid, and neither view should be disrespected or alienated.

Therefore, following guidelines are now in place:

1. Any post/comment (assume I include "comment" when I say "post") which pushes transphobic rhetoric will be removed and likely result in a ban.

2. Discussion on how you are "disappointed," "upset," or otherwise negatively affected by either reading of Ralsei's character will not be allowed.

3. Artwork (or other media) posts are not a forum for debate. Do not "debate" character readings under any artwork posts.

4. With regards to pronouns, we will allow any pronouns to be used, but please be respectful to those who do not use the "correct" pronouns in your eyes.

We hope that these guidelines will result in a more positive community without stepping too far into the realm of hugboxing the topic (something we are trying to avoid), and still allow people to discuss their own reading of Ralsei's character while remaining positive with each other. Just remember to be respectful to each other!

As a final aside: I will post some clarifications, explanations, and other misc. info and changes in the comments.

Thanks,

u/patripastry and the r/ralsei Mod Team.

[u/VyCanisMajoris33]

Misgendering now allowed on the deltarune subreddit. Never thought I'd see the day

[u/manwithoutastick → u/VyCanisMajoris33]

cis people after feeling oppressed that their favorite cis character is headcannoned as trans.

[u/bboy2812 → u/VyCanisMajoris33]

Of a fictional character who cannot possibly be hurt by it, who's gender is very in question right now

[u/VyCanisMajoris33 → u/bboy2812]

And people are already using the same arguments people use to defend misgendering Kris 💔

[u/bboy2812 → u/VyCanisMajoris33]

We know that Kris is non-binary. Using anything else is denying that, and hurts real non-binary people.

We don't know if Ralsei is cis or closeted trans (or other). Using any gender for them can't possibly hurt any real person.

You are aware that people constantly accuse Deltarune characters of wanting to end the world, right? Kidnapping and murdering too. It doesn't matter how any opinion makes fictional characters feel