Adaptations of "straight" stories preserve or emphasize the "straight" elements. Adaptations of gay/lesbian stories downplay or remove the gay/lesbian elements. This differential treatment is a form of targeted, homophobic censorship that we shouldn't accept. We should resist it and advocate for greater visibility in media
Yep. I dislike GL, would never read it, don't watch it (big BL fan tho), but it's insane that they took a GL property…
I dislike "straight" stories. A "straight" adaptation of the GL source material would've been a damaging act of straightwashing, and I would've vehemently opposed such a decision
The removal/censorship of the GL content is damaging enough. The producers are alienating a substantial portion of their potential audience that would've tuned in for the drama's GL elements
there are lot of LGBT characters or even couples in Korean dramas nowadays... better no romance at all than making…
"... even Caitlyn Jenner says that, and she used to be a man in sports"
He's still a man
"... it's a free world, they can do whatever they want"
Pretending to be something one is not isn't an acceptable use of one's freedom, it violates the rights and spaces of others. Your other points are well-reasoned
"Understand the meaning of the words and watch it on your own risk" I didn't know the drama was sponsored by a…
Who are you to tell me who I am to say what should be shown? I'm the authority on my own opinions. And my opinion is that the drama stinks like a fish market on a hot day
"Are you the State authority? Certification board? director/producer of this show?"
Who says you should be in charge to have an opinion? I'm not related to politics, that doesn't stop me from talking about it. Why would not being related to the drama stop me from talking about it?
"When everyone involved are so dedicated in doing this"
Dedication doesn't guarantee a good product
"They who are pouring the money"
The people "pouring the money" should be more discerning in what they invest in. They have money to burn, but they don't know what's good for the audience
"Understand the meaning of the words and watch it on your own risk" I didn't know the drama was sponsored by a…
"If a character is obsessed with sex ..."
A character's "sexual" obsessions or manipulations don't need to be explicitly shown. You know that scene in horror movies or dramas where a character is on a bloody rampage and you don't see the gore? The implication engages the imagination and draws on our fears or insecurities to create a terror more personalized and insidious than explicit representation
The scariest monsters are the ones you don't see
"Guess your grass is spilled with your trash"
My lawn is as well-kept as a championship golf course
Littering on the grass might be a smart move, though, it'd deter would-be thieves. Nothing screams "stay away" like a lawn piled high with trash bags
"Should you not camp in a show that you like? Or may be you like dwelling in trash?"
When I'm done playing with this trash, I'll move on to the next shiny thing
"Understand the meaning of the words and watch it on your own risk" I didn't know the drama was sponsored by a…
I don't need a dictionary to understand that the presence of ratings doesn't preclude the right of the audience to find fault with the content
"Showing how the character was getting off is also a part of this drama"
We don't need to see him getting off to understand his psychological condition
"Guess you are ignorant enough to not even understand that"
The thing I'm ignorant of is how you manage to stay so condescending while being so wrong at the same time
"Touch some grass"
Grass is lovely. Fresh air clears the mind enough to see this drama for what it is: trash
"Saying the show is good and asking them to try is different from telling this show is an absolute trash and should not watch at all"
One person's treasure is another's trash. Telling someone a drama or movie is "absolutely amazing" is no different from telling them it's "absolutely trash." They are two sides of the same coin, each trying to influence someone's decision to watch or not to watch something
They tell us to avoid the things we don't like, they should learn to avoid the comments they don't like. It's almost like they could apply their own advice to themselves. Mind-blowing, I know
people in the mdl is realy hate mature show, if this show have a cuter sjw type story and plot with the same quality…
You're confusing maturity with graphic content
Maturity isn't something you unlock by gawking at others going at it on screen. It's something you develop through life experience and critical thinking
If maturity were tied to "sexual" preferences, we'd have horny teenagers claiming to be the most mature among us
Just when a show is starting to get praises, hype or interesting in some way, a whole flock of people start crowding…
"Understand the meaning of the words and watch it on your own risk"
I didn't know the drama was sponsored by a dictionary
"Kdrama doesn't mean it should not contain adult scenes"
Kdrama is supposed to be about the drama, not about who's getting busy in which room
"People always complain that those who like a show do not allow critics against it ..."
Complainers are complaining in the comments, and your solution is to ... contribute to the chaos by complaining about complainers complaining? You're trapped in an Inception-style cycle of complaining, where every complaint is a complaint within a complaint. Break free of the complaint loop, you can do it
"Why are you trying to impose your views or force others to not watch the show"
The people leaving positive comments are as "imposing" of their opinions as the people leaving negative comments. Both groups are swaying the opinions of potential viewers and shaping the overall perception of the drama
I kind of like this show lol The Queen has this fierce look like she isn't afraid of anything (she hides it well)…
"How come nobody cried for violence against men?"
The gender dynamics of "violence" aren't equal. Men on average are larger and stronger than women. They are more likely to inflict physical damage on women. Women are less likely to beat men into a pulp, they use their words more than their fists. So media depictions of "violence" against men aren't as concerning as the prevalence of "violence" against women in society
If someone raises concerns about the media depictions of "violence" against men, I wouldn't dismiss them or call them names, I'd allow them to express their opinion. Fans of "Queen Woo" have yet to learn this
Queen Woo marks the beginning of the decadence of Korean kdramas. The director abuses the sex scenes to maintain…
They won't think carefully. Modern-day liberal women's "rights" is a perverted parody of feminism that grants women the "freedom" to be mere playthings for men. It hypnotizes women into selling out themselves and their sisters for a shot at batting their lashes at the nearest male specimen and using their bodies as currency
Some things are meant to be done in private. Whatever I do, I'd do it behind closed doors. I wouldn't put it on…
Have you met Lord Malice, Ruler of the Realm of Rage? He has a scepter that shoots lightning bolts of pure hatred
Lord Malice's wrath knows no bounds, neither does mine. He inspired me to unleash a torrent of verbal fury on most explicit content. Be gone, foul images! Begone, I say, before the lightning bolts of Lord Malice strike thee down!
Some things are meant to be done in private. Whatever I do, I'd do it behind closed doors. I wouldn't put it on…
What kind of "mature adults" are you referring to? A mature adult would've handled the suggestion that this drama isn't the best thing since sliced bread with grace and composure
I won't keep the hate private. I'm doing the Lord's work, warning others about this awful piece of media and its awful fandom
hahahahahaha how ridiculous to create an account to downvote this kdrama just because it's no longer a puritanical…
A story that depends on explicit content to generate interest is weak and uninteresting to begin with. The explicit content grabs attention for a hot minute. Once you peel it away, there's not much left to look at
The removal/censorship of the GL content is damaging enough. The producers are alienating a substantial portion of their potential audience that would've tuned in for the drama's GL elements
"May be you haven't put dedication in achieving anything in your life"
I've put time and effort into expressing my opinions. That takes dedication. And it's more fun than the boring jobs out there
He's still a man
"... it's a free world, they can do whatever they want"
Pretending to be something one is not isn't an acceptable use of one's freedom, it violates the rights and spaces of others. Your other points are well-reasoned
"Are you the State authority? Certification board? director/producer of this show?"
Who says you should be in charge to have an opinion? I'm not related to politics, that doesn't stop me from talking about it. Why would not being related to the drama stop me from talking about it?
"When everyone involved are so dedicated in doing this"
Dedication doesn't guarantee a good product
"They who are pouring the money"
The people "pouring the money" should be more discerning in what they invest in. They have money to burn, but they don't know what's good for the audience
A character's "sexual" obsessions or manipulations don't need to be explicitly shown. You know that scene in horror movies or dramas where a character is on a bloody rampage and you don't see the gore? The implication engages the imagination and draws on our fears or insecurities to create a terror more personalized and insidious than explicit representation
The scariest monsters are the ones you don't see
"Guess your grass is spilled with your trash"
My lawn is as well-kept as a championship golf course
Littering on the grass might be a smart move, though, it'd deter would-be thieves. Nothing screams "stay away" like a lawn piled high with trash bags
"Should you not camp in a show that you like? Or may be you like dwelling in trash?"
When I'm done playing with this trash, I'll move on to the next shiny thing
"Showing how the character was getting off is also a part of this drama"
We don't need to see him getting off to understand his psychological condition
"Guess you are ignorant enough to not even understand that"
The thing I'm ignorant of is how you manage to stay so condescending while being so wrong at the same time
"Touch some grass"
Grass is lovely. Fresh air clears the mind enough to see this drama for what it is: trash
"Saying the show is good and asking them to try is different from telling this show is an absolute trash and should not watch at all"
One person's treasure is another's trash. Telling someone a drama or movie is "absolutely amazing" is no different from telling them it's "absolutely trash." They are two sides of the same coin, each trying to influence someone's decision to watch or not to watch something
Maturity isn't something you unlock by gawking at others going at it on screen. It's something you develop through life experience and critical thinking
If maturity were tied to "sexual" preferences, we'd have horny teenagers claiming to be the most mature among us
I didn't know the drama was sponsored by a dictionary
"Kdrama doesn't mean it should not contain adult scenes"
Kdrama is supposed to be about the drama, not about who's getting busy in which room
"People always complain that those who like a show do not allow critics against it ..."
Complainers are complaining in the comments, and your solution is to ... contribute to the chaos by complaining about complainers complaining? You're trapped in an Inception-style cycle of complaining, where every complaint is a complaint within a complaint. Break free of the complaint loop, you can do it
"Why are you trying to impose your views or force others to not watch the show"
The people leaving positive comments are as "imposing" of their opinions as the people leaving negative comments. Both groups are swaying the opinions of potential viewers and shaping the overall perception of the drama
"You crying in the comments won’t change a thing"
My tears are salty, they can rust through the Internet
"They’re watching it because they wanna watch"
They're watching because they don't know any better. If only they'd listen to my sage wisdom, they'd know better
"Oh chosen one, what will you do with countless other 18+ contents?"
Easy, I'll take over the world and ban them for you. It's the perfect plan
"The world doesn’t revolve around you"
I'm not the center of the world, but I am the shining star at the center of my own personal galaxy
The gender dynamics of "violence" aren't equal. Men on average are larger and stronger than women. They are more likely to inflict physical damage on women. Women are less likely to beat men into a pulp, they use their words more than their fists. So media depictions of "violence" against men aren't as concerning as the prevalence of "violence" against women in society
If someone raises concerns about the media depictions of "violence" against men, I wouldn't dismiss them or call them names, I'd allow them to express their opinion. Fans of "Queen Woo" have yet to learn this
Lord Malice's wrath knows no bounds, neither does mine. He inspired me to unleash a torrent of verbal fury on most explicit content. Be gone, foul images! Begone, I say, before the lightning bolts of Lord Malice strike thee down!
I won't keep the hate private. I'm doing the Lord's work, warning others about this awful piece of media and its awful fandom