When someone criticizes your depiction, it signifies you're a lousy writer who hasn't done enough study. Terrible representation, at its heart, is destructive not just to the individuals depicted, but also to you as a writer, because it can be deemed bad writing. Anything that can be perceived as offensive can be used to criticize representation. The definition of "bad representation" varies from person to person, but generally includes elements such as inaccuracy, poor character development, and poor world building. The term can be applied to films, TV shows, novels, and other forms of media. Inaccurate representation occurs when the media fails to capture the reality of being black in America today. This could include facts such as history, culture, or current events. It could also include stereotypes such as all blacks living in ghettos or all whites enjoying wealth. Inaccurate representation can be intentional or unintentional. Intentional inaccurate representation is often used in comedy or fiction, while unintentional inaccurate representation tends to appear in news reports or documentaries. Poor character development refers to the fact that many characters in popular culture are simply one-dimensional. This can be seen in movies, where we often feel sorry for the main character, but have no idea what will happen to them. Or in television series, where everyone seems to like everyone else, but no one cares about any of them deeply.