Talk:Pink Diamond/@comment-3225961-20170923215842/@comment-3225961-20170927033925

Yeah, I see her in the grey area too. Most villains actually fall under this category, and someone quoted Sugar saying there would be no "pure evil" or something along those lines.

Now a true villain is, in the wise words of Alfred Pennyworth (Batman): "[Because] he thought it was good sport. [Because] some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money.  They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with.  Some men just want to watch the world burn."

I never got this vibe from any antagonist in this show, including the Diamonds. They strive for power, over others and in numbers. They have an actual goal, and it follows that Pink Diamond would, at least to some degree. In my case though, it's more a matter of a leader who's just not strict like her (possibly) more experienced counterparts. She'd rather "play" than work, but if you challenged her, she wouldn't back down, because she's the boss; because she's worth it. Think Amethyst's attitude from "Crack the Whip" to "Earthlings".

Speaking of Beta, yes I do recall that thread; in fact, it was probably my first post, and I think it's an interesting theory. Peridot was led to believe Beta was a "rush job", but maybe Homeworld was lying to her. Seems plausible, if Pink was, in fact sabotaging her defense.

I want all the Diamonds to be complex characters, but I have a feeling that's not in the budget :(  On the other hand, we will definitely learn a dark secret about Pink, maybe RQ and the CGs.