// Here's another unpopular opinion that no one asked for:
If you're writing a character from a specific ethnic group, then do not simply rely on the media portrayal of said ethnic character / group since it is grossly inaccurate nine times of out of ten.
I'm curious, which thing did I do: write stereotypes of Italian Americans or steal headcanons of your Italian-American muse.
I love how you're spreading this narrative that I'm exclusively writing stereotypes of Italian-Americans just because I write Sal as a gangster. Sal, like many young, impoverished men in American cities, simply became affiliated with criminal life because of a lack of opportunities and chances. As a major fan of series such as The Sopranos (and with mafia affiliated NPCs in Jessica's life, such as Stevie and the D'Ambrosio family) you should know the reasons why some men fall into a life of crime. Also, as a long time follower of mine, you should know that he was not consistently depicted as a gangster in particular verses such as his modern, millennial verse. But, even if Sal was a oc riddled with stereotypes when I first began writing him, that certainly did not stop you from following me on each new blog you made, threading with me, worldbuilding with me or openly telling me how much you enjoyed my portrayal of him. I guess that would make you an enabler of stereotypes. 🤷🏾♀️











