ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Comicsgate

Comicsgate is like a big argument among grown-ups who love comic books. Some people think that comics should be made a certain way, with certain characters and stories, and they get angry when they see things they don't like in comics. They say that the comics industry is changing too much, and they don't like it.

Other people think that comics should be more inclusive, and have stories and characters that represent different types of people. They think that comics should be more modern, and not stuck in the past. They get angry when they see people being mean to other people because they want different kinds of comics.

So, some people who like certain kinds of comics started using the hashtag "Comicsgate" to talk about their feelings. They started making videos and posts online, and some of them said mean things about people who like different kinds of comics than they do. Some people who wanted more inclusive comics felt hurt and attacked by the people who used the Comicsgate hashtag.

It's like when you like a certain type of toy, and your friend likes a different one. Sometimes you might argue about which one is better, but it's not okay to be mean to each other just because you like different things. Everyone has their own opinion, and that's okay. The important thing is that we all try to be kind and respectful to each other, even if we don't agree on everything.