Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
An excellent post, as always - and well sourced, too!

It really does come down to a matter of perspective, as Yoshi-P and the writers themselves have stated on more than one occasion. As such, the prudent course would be for people to agree to disagree on the matter of morality.

Many of us come here not to discuss who is 'right' or 'wrong' but to discuss the actions and consequences of various characters and factions as they move through the plot.

I don't think we need to resort to personal insults or accusations of 'simpery'. Especially when this board has, for years, engaged in pseudo-worship of characters such as Hydaelyn.

We all come here because we enjoy the game on some level. We can all bond over that - but let's keep things civil, yeah?
Simpery might be too harsh, but as someone who enjoyed him (Emet) a great deal it is annoying and reduces my enjoyment of his arc when people try to convince me that he was right when the game clearly presents him as in the wrong. His motivations are understandable, and even sympathetic, but he is still a villain and is committing evil acts.