if you're going to make historical OCs. if you're going to make OCs whose stories involve a political event. if you're going to make OCs from a country or culture you are not from.

please. PLEASE.

please do your fucking research. i've seen so many characters that are incredibly insensitive or just straight up offensive because while their author had good intentions, they did zero research and/or didn't think "hey. is this a serious topic? am i handling it in a respectful manner?"

it's not that hard.