penlender's avatar
Yes, I have. Why do you ask?
siedhr's avatar
Because I'm Romanian. And I see a lot of these depictions of my country. And it bothers me. That might not have been your intention, still the glamorization of poverty is what struck me negatively.
penlender's avatar
That's a fairly legitimate response. I would be bothered if I felt that someone was trying to exploit a problem my country faces as well. Poverty does exist in Romania, but it's not the only thing that exists. I love Romania quite deeply, which doesn't necessarily assuage your concerns, but it certainly makes me confident writing about it in the way I see fit. I appreciate your response, and if you're ever in the mood, I would enjoy discussing this further.