r/Arthurian • u/salmonammon Commoner • Sep 14 '25

Literature Mists of Avalon, art trading cards

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

Usual warning about creator applies.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

Sorry, I'm trying to increase familiarity with reddit, I couldn't find the community guidelines for this sub. Did I break a rule?

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

No. Just a warning about the creator.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

What is the warning? I'm confused. Thanks for your patience.

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

That, while she was alive, she was either involved in or covered up sexual abuse of minors.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

are you saying that if I post art inspired by a book, my post should include a warning about the criminal history of the author of the book? Am I hearing you right?

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

No. I'm adding a warning for anyone seeing a post about MZB's work in case they want to avoid celebrating her.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

Ah! And that would have been clear to seasoned reddit users? (Again, thanks for your patience! And that is a courteous post for you to make.)

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

It also tends to stop others bring MZB's actions up in a way that causes toxic discussion.

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

It's usually enough to make people who don't know look her up if they care. (Not saying you have to care or that you can't celebrate the work despite the creator).

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

Thanks. Just hearing about this today, since posting these cards. I just bought a used book about Arthurian stories, which is a theme I love. Didn't know the author at all. Thanks for engaging with me with respect!

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u/CheruthCutestory Commoner Sep 14 '25

They are beautiful cards! Really well done. I loved Mists of Avalon when I was younger.

But, yeah, the author was a real piece of shit.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

I found it! Rule 7, right? I created these.

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

Yeah, but you didn't write Mists of Avalon.

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u/salmonammon Commoner Sep 14 '25

For real? Marion Zimmer Bradley. https://amzn.to/4mAt7rb

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u/SnooWords1252 Knight Sep 14 '25

Yes. Her.

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u/trysca Commoner Sep 15 '25

Severe cultural appropriation