If a massive, money-hungry company changes a character's race just to cash in on the "we're so inclusive!" card, that’s kind of shady. Instead of creating fresh, original characters that people of all backgrounds can love, they just change the race of an existing character to look progressive without doing the real work. That, my friend, sounds like lazy marketing, not inclusivity. It’s like they're saying, “We couldn’t be bothered to create new stories, so let’s just tweak the old ones for a quick buck.”
Now, changing a character’s race in fan art? That's totally different. It’s an artist, probably a teen, having fun and reimagining things on their own terms. No corporate agendas here—just creativity. And guess what? It’s not about making money or jumping on trends; it’s just pure expression.
So no, this isn't a double standard—one is a big corporation trying to pull a fast one, and the other is a teen experimenting with art. It’s the intent and the scale that make all the difference!