Talk:Summer Rose/@comment-39997281-20190702231230/@comment-24032889-20190718021813

I agree that there is a lot wrong with the idea that Maria is acting as a Summer replacement. But I don't think anyone in this thread is arguing that.

However, RWBY's Fan is valid in saying Maria wouldn't need to be in the show as much as she currently does if Summer were still alive and with the heroes. Maria is teaching the heroes all the things Summer would teach if Summer were around. That doesn't mean Maria is replacing Summer though.

Also, arguing against that idea doesn't excuse the toxicity.