trekwho asked: The disagreements to the "make your own then" idea is rooted in the fact that EVEN IF all the talented people on the internet and band together to create content that represents more than the straight/cis/white/able norm, it will remain a subculture. It is highly unlikely that such projects will gain enough momentum to pierce the mainstream, which is the problem: the mainstream still lacks proper representation of marginalized groups, and working to create a vibrant subculture won't fix that.
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That is really beside the point. First, it’s unlikely that almost ANY creative endeavor will ‘pierce the mainstream.’ Very few writing projects are successful, VERY few.
But if you want to make comics, you can make comics. ‘Subculture’ is by no means purely diminishing. Punk was subculture, rock was subculture, hip hop was subculture. Until then one day, it wasn’t anymore.
People are reading this very differently from what I’m saying. I’m saying if you want to make comics, the tool to do that is the same tool you are using right this very moment…it’s Tumblr. No other social media has the same tools, pool of talent, and audience.
Start small. Beware of scope creep. Find your voice.
But the tools are all there.
