She makes money from the popularity of her IP, whether or not she makes money from any individual title. The success of that game makes her money, because it tells studios that it is profitable to make Potter content, and that will make her money.
So no, do not purchase her stuff, because she will explicitly use her profits from her IP to actively target and hurt trans folk.
This isn’t hypothetical. It’s not multiple steps removed. It’s not “there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism”. This is someone who is explicitly using her money to hurt vulnerable people, so you do not give her more money or encourage others to.
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No, Rowling has very careful contracts where she gets royalties from all HP related things.
She makes money from the popularity of her IP, whether or not she makes money from any individual title. The success of that game makes her money, because it tells studios that it is profitable to make Potter content, and that will make her money.
So no, do not purchase her stuff, because she will explicitly use her profits from her IP to actively target and hurt trans folk.
This isn’t hypothetical. It’s not multiple steps removed. It’s not “there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism”. This is someone who is explicitly using her money to hurt vulnerable people, so you do not give her more money or encourage others to.
Ever.
You are incorrect
https://www.newsweek.com/jk-rowling-making-money-hogwarts-legacy-what-we-know-1777087