Thread:DatAsymptote/@comment-26220663-20160604214804/@comment-3991308-20160604234444

Alright, but have you considered that the name is literally only scratches the surface of the problems?

For one thing, it's obvious that you know little, if anything, about Native Americans outside of highly stereotypical portrayals in cartoons and caricatures. First off, you portray all Native Americans as if they're part of one huge culture. Newsflash – they're not. There's several tribes, there's several different ethnic groups, there's several languages.

Secondly, the fact that you used Indian rather than Native American is already an indicator of the fact that you really haven't bothered to research. Some Native Americans consider the word Indian to be offensive, and if you're done your research, you would have known.

Which brings me to research.

If you're going to write a racial group that has been marginalised and oppressed for centuries, who have consistently been portrayed wrongly in media, you need to do your research. There is such an evident lack of respect and dignity in your character.

Not only did she start off as a Pocahontas OC, instead of stepping down and researching for better ideas, you literally just turned her into the only prominent Native American character in a mainstream children's novel. Does that not read off as wrong to you? Native American people aren't interchangeable.

Look, we're given you a warning before. Twice, actually. Please realise that your "Pocah Tiger" OC breaks a ridiculous amount of our guidelines, particularly those regarding race.

Thank you. I hope you understand this message.