I've not been able to read back through this thread due to forum timeout issues, but our moderator attention has been drawn to it so can I please remind everyone to steer well clear of making negative comments about individuals or groups of people, rather than debating views or opinions.

And while the BG3 companions are fictional characters they all have passionate fans and defenders who can be upset or hurt by hate or vitriol directed at their favourites, so it is kind to bear that in mind when formulating even valid critiques. Also please be very mindful of the fact that many of the points raised here have implications for very personal parts of people's real lives, and we are not necessarily going to be the best judge of when we are inadvertently being offensive when we are talking about topics that don't affect us directly. Please listen to the people who tell you that they feel your comments suggest negative or judgemental views about real life sexual or romantic choices, and be ready to moderate your language.

And also everyone *please* recognise when you have made your views clear and be prepared to agree to disagree. Not everyone can have the last word, and it's not fair to keep spamming the forums (when we can get into them!) with the same points again and again. Consider taking the high road, and not responding when you don't have anything significantly new to add, even if someone says something you (still) disagree with.

"You may call it 'nonsense' if you like, but I've heard nonsense, compared with which that would be as sensible as a dictionary!"