i just think marginalized creators should also be given the grace to make stuff they like without the pressure of it having to be a masterpiece or the pressures of being a voice for their entire community
"Trust me boss, the PERFECT way to promote our indie show is to make ourselves look like self-important cynical assholes by calling a successful well-loved pilot from another indie studio unoriginal, AND having OUR characters beat up THEIR character because we're cooler"