#also this is not about the J*ker please use some critical thinking to realise the only reason that guy is still around is because he sells

[damianbugs]

it's just a little interesting that people love genuinely kind and good hearted characters but somehow batmans unwavering belief that people can be better and people can be changed is not enough? even characters within the same media are praised and respected for being the bigger hero and choosing to save rather than to hurt and yet bruce's no-kill rule is often a point of ridicule for his character.

what is so wrong with having a immensely complicated character have slightly less complicated morals about empathy? for a character who loves and hurts and loses why is this something so unbelievably unrealistic for a hero to believe in. what is outlandish about people being people before they are a product of their misfortunes?

of course it isn't a perfect mindset, it isn't even a healthy one in a lot of cases — but it is something that has stayed true to its mission and so i think it deserves a little more thinking before being dragged around as lazy writing.

#even in fics bruces headstrong desire to give second chances and reform is Not Enough of a reason that he is intrinsically a Good Person #also this is not about the J*ker please use some critical thinking to realise the only reason that guy is still around is because he sells #but other rouges and even smaller criminals he comes into contact with are often given the benefit of the doubt #lots of times he befriends them and internalises their struggles in order to try and save them #but for some reason its silly or outdated or boring or WHATEVER #dc meta #bruce wayne #batman